Make It a Good Day

Mom and Dad are going out today, and you’re in for a whole day of fun. However, Mom leaves you with a list of “duties”—finishing your homework, playing the violin and tidying up your messy wardrobe (衣柜). You also really want to play video games and read comics (漫画). There’s so much to do! It’s time to make a plan.

Make a to-do list A to-do list is like a note for you. Write down all the things you want to do or need to finish. It helps you organize your day and makes sure you don’t forget important things. What’s on your list today? Maybe it will look like this.	For my brain: doing homework; reading books.
	For my body: playing outside; eating yummy fruits; having at healthy lunch.
	For my family: tidying up my wardrobe; calling my grandparents.
	For my hobbies: practicing the violin; doing some painting
	For fun: playing video games; hanging out with friends.
Put your list in order! Now, let’s think about what to do first. Put the most important things at the top, like homework before playtime. Give them stars so you won’t forget. This way, you can check off the important things as you do them.	*Finishing homework *Practicing the violin *Calling grandparents *Eating some fruits *Tidying up my wardrobe	Use a helpful timer (计时器) Do you often spend too much time on one thing? A timer can help! When you’re working on a task, set the timer for the time you want to spend on it. It’s like a challenge against the clock. When the timer goes off, it reminds you that it’s time to finish up that task.

【小题1】What helps you organize your day well according to the text?

A．A list you will do.	B．A thank-you note.
C．A diary you write.	D．A thing you like to do.

【小题2】In the writer’s opinion, what is the first step to make a plan?

A．To begin with tidying up rooms.	B．To do all the things one by one.
C．To tell parents and let them help you.	D．To divide the things into different groups.

【小题3】How does the writer make sure of the proper time?

A．By doing things as usual.	B．By putting the list in order.
C．By using a helpful timer.	D．By doing things at the end of the day.

【小题4】Which of the following can best help us find out the writer’s purpose?

A．Does the writer want to show his busy day?

B．Does the writer help us do homework well?

C．Does the writer remind us to eat yummy fruits?

D．Does the writer teach us to take up a good habit?