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【题目】The Benefits of Keeping a Journal

If you want to grow, one important thing you should do is keeping a journal. It may seem simple, but it can make a big difference in your life. I have been keeping journals for years. Writing all the lessons I learn and all the ideas I get has become a habit for me. And to be honest, I can’t imagine what my life would be like without it.【1】．

It prevents you from losing an idea. Have you ever got an idea only to lose it later because you didn’t write it down? 【2】．But then I developed the habit of writing down every idea that came into my mind as soon as possible. If I’m away from my computer, I usually write it down on a piece of paper that I bring wherever I go. I will then transfer the idea to the journal in my computer.

It helps you review all the lessons you’ve learned. By reviewing your journal, you can quickly see the lessons you’ve learned and the ideas you’ve got. 【3】 You can use the ideas to push yourself forward.

【4】After keeping a journal for years, you can look back at it and see how far you’ve gone. Things that were big problems in the past might seem small today. The raw ideas you had in the past might have been realized today.

It helps you expand your idea. When you try to come up with a sentence to express an idea, you are thinking actively about it. 【5】 In the end, you will expand your ideas.

A. I often experienced that myself.

B. It trains you to express your thoughts.

C. It allows you to see your progress over time.

D. Just use whatever tool you feel comfortable with.

E. Here are some benefits you will get by keep a journal.

F. Thinking actively helps you connect your idea to another idea.

G. Then you can do whatever necessary to avoid repeating the same mistakes.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】F

【2】A

【3】G

【4】C

【5】E

【解析】这是一篇介绍说明类文章。文章介绍了记日记的好处。

【1】下文介绍的是记日记的重要性。该空总领下文，故E选项正确。

【2】由该空上下文可知，作者曾经有过这样的经历，有了一个主意却没有写下来，后来忘记了。从此以后，作者就养成了写日记的习惯。A项承上启下，故选A项。

【3】由前一句可知，写日记可以帮助我们克服自己以前曾经遇见的错误，不会再犯同样的错误。G项承接上一句内容，故选G。

【4】由下句可知，写日记可以让我们回顾过去，展望未来，故C项内容正确：它可以使你看到你的进步。

【5】由上一句you are thinking actively about it.确定，本空选F项。