Ⅱ.阅读七选五(每小题2.5分,共12.5分)
(2026·江苏连云港期末检测)
Around 80% of New Year's resolutions fail by February. Why? Because most approaches to habit formation only rely on motivation and unclear goal-setting. 1(). It's gradual shifts that naturally become part of your routine. Here's how:
Take small steps
Creating lasting habits doesn't require an extreme restructuring of your lifestyle overnight. Instead, start small by choosing one achievable change. Rather than committing to a 30-minute workout, begin with just 5 - 10 minutes and gradually build up. 2( ).
Set clear intentions
3(). Instead of saying, "I won't eat sugar," shift to "I'll have a protein-rich breakfast every morning." Rather than thinking, "I need to stop wasting time," say, "I'll devote 10 minutes to reading before bed." The more specific your plan, the easier it is to follow through.
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An effective way to make habits stick is by fixing them to something you already do. Drink a glass of water after brushing your teeth, or stretch for 30 seconds after getting out of bed. Your environment can also serve as a signal. For example, you can place a book on your pillow as a trigger（触发因素）to read before bed. Making new habits easy and natural increases the chances of success.
Associate with pleasure
Enjoyment plays a crucial role in making habits sustainable. The more pleasure you associate with a habit, the more likely you are to stick with it. 5(). If you want to be more active, choose an activity you truly enjoy.
In short, you don't need more motivation, you need a system that works for you. Lasting habits come from small, intentional choices made consistently over time.
A. Start with a reminder
B. Make steady progress
C. Your entire life is essentially the sum of your habits
D. Focus on what you will do rather than what you won't
E. If you want to drink more water, try adding lemon to it
F. However, the key to lasting habits isn't massive changes
G. Constant progress leads to big transformations over time

语篇解读 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了如何通过进行分阶段的微小改变、设定明确目标、利用提示物、将习惯与愉悦感联系起来等方法来养成持久习惯。
1. F 由上文“Around 80% of New Year's resolutions fail by February. Why? Because most approaches to habit formation only rely on motivation and unclear goal-setting.”及下文“It's gradual shifts that naturally become part of your routine. Here's how:”可知，上文说明了大多数养成习惯的方法存在的问题，下文引出养成持久习惯的方法，本空应说明养成持久习惯的关键不是大规模的改变，而是逐渐的转变。F选项“However, the key to lasting habits isn't massive changes”能承上启下，符合语境。故选F。
2. G 由上文“Creating lasting habits doesn't require an extreme restructuring of your lifestyle overnight. Instead, start small by choosing one achievable change. Rather than committing to a 30-minute workout, begin with just 5－10 minutes and gradually build up.”可知，上文说明了养成持久习惯要从小处着手，逐渐增加，本空需总结其长期效果。G选项“Constant progress leads to big transformations over time”是对前文微小改变积累效果的总结，符合语境。故选G。
3. D 由下文“Instead of saying, ‘I won't eat sugar,’ shift to ‘I'll have a protein-rich breakfast every morning.’ Rather than thinking, ‘I need to stop wasting time,’ say, ‘I'll devote 10 minutes to reading before bed.’ The more specific your plan, the easier it is to follow through.”可知，下文通过举例说明了要关注自己将要做的事情，而不是不做的事情，本空应直接点出主题，D选项“Focus on what you will do rather than what you won't”能直接点出主题，符合语境。故选D。
4. A 由下文“An effective way to make habits stick is by fixing them to something you already do. Drink a glass of water after brushing your teeth, or stretch for 30 seconds after getting out of bed. Your environment can also serve as a signal. For example, you can place a book on your pillow as a trigger (触发因素) to read before bed. Making new habits easy and natural increases the chances of success.”可知，下文说明了可以通过一些提醒来养成新习惯，本空应引出这一观点。A选项“Start with a reminder”能引出下文，符合语境。故选A。
5. E 由上文“Enjoyment plays a crucial role in making habits sustainable. The more pleasure you associate with a habit, the more likely you are to stick with it.”可知，上文说明了享受在养成习惯中的重要性，本空应举例说明如何将习惯与愉悦感联系起来。E选项“If you want to drink more water, try adding lemon to it”能承接上文，符合语境。故选E。