For many tests and exams, you are tested on your abilities to communicate successfully. In order to speak English fluently (流利地), you need to think in English. If you don’t, your speech will be slow and it won’t sound natural. 【小题1】

Look at objects around your home and school, and think of what they are called in English. 【小题2】

【小题3】 For example, think, “There is a man walking down the street. He is wearing a suit. I think he is going to work.” Try to think in English first, not in your first language.

When you have to say something in English, think first and ask yourself, “What words and phrases do I know in English that I can use in the situation?” 【小题4】 If you do, you will get frustrated (挫败的) very quickly.

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Do you make a resolution on New Year’s Day? How to make a good resolution? 【小题1】

●Plan for the resolution.

It is not enough to have a goal (目标). You need to think out some right steps (步骤) for the resolution. So make your plan. 【小题2】 And it’ll also tell you how to make the goal come true at last. Making a plan is very important.

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If you make your plan later, you may forget your resolution gradually (逐渐地). It’s important that you start making your plan right now.

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You should write your resolution and plan in some places, such as a notebook or your diary.

●Think “year around”, not just New Year’s.

You can’t finish anything in one day. You make a resolution in one day. 【小题5】 It may need a hundred small steps. New Year’s resolution should be a starting point. You must keep a habit of making your resolution come true gradually.

A growth mindset (思维模式) means that a person’s abilities and talents can be improved over time. It is different from a fixed mindset, which means that the ability to learn and improve can’t be meaningfully developed. Changing one’s mindset from a fixed mindset to a growth one may not seem easy. 【小题1】

Face your challenges bravely

If you find yourself scared in the face of a serious challenge, stop and try to consider your challenge as a chance. 【小题2】 Each challenge provides you a new and exciting experience which will push you forward.

Speed is not important

When you have a growth mindset, the end results are less important. Instead, you are likely to pay more attention to the process, no matter how long it takes. 【小题3】

Allow yourself to fail and learn to accept it

The fact that you try and fail, and try and fail again may sound uncomfortable. 【小题4】 Many famous people failed terribly at first and then went on to become leaders, influencers and role models.

Be open up to hearing different opinions

Someone else can see what you are doing from a different view. And they may have some valuable suggestions for you. So learn to accept others’ advice.

If you follow the steps above, you can develop a growth mindset more easily. 【小题5】 And you are more likely to live the life you want to live.