Nearly all of us have an unpleasant habit, whether we realize it or not, and we want to get rid of it but didn’t know the proper ways. Here’s some advice on how to get rid of bad habits.

◆Make a list.

Write down all the reasons why you want to stop a certain behavior—how it’s hurting you and why getting rid of it. Look at that list often. That will be helpful.

◆Join other activities.

It’s wise of you to do something else when you want to stop your bad habits. If you get angry easily, for example, you can practice deep breathing or go for a walk.

◆Give yourself a reward.

Before you get rid of a bad habit, decide what you’ll do to celebrate it if you achieve your goal.   

◆Keep off bad habits.

If you are fat and want to lose weight, keep junk food out of your house. If you are a heavy smoker, keep away from smoky bars or friends who like smoking.

◆Be patient.

Bad habits develop over years, so you probably won’t be able to get rid of them quickly. In fact, people often give up several times before being successful, so you should be patient.

◆Find support.

Don’t be afraid to ask for support from friends, family or other people who have the same bad habits as you. When you talk to others, they might be able to give you some advice or encouragement that you normally wouldn’t get from yourself.

【小题1】How many suggestions are offered to help you get rid of bad habits?

A．3.

B．4.

C．5.

D．6.

【小题2】What should you do when you are very angry?

A．Look at that list.

B．Practice deep breathing.

C．Go for a drink.

D．Go out to celebrate.

【小题3】Which word is close to the underlined word “behavior”?

A．Action.

B．Research.

C．Reason.

D．Hobby.

【小题4】Where can we find the passage on the web?

A．Travel.

B．Technology.

C．Education.

D．Health and Life.

【小题5】Which can be a proper title for the text?

A．We all Have Bad Habits	B．How to Develop Bad Habits
C．Learn to Give up Bad Habits	D．Keep Bad Habits out of Your Life