Every year Chris Brogan posts his three words for a new year. many others and I have followed his lead for the past three or four years. They helped me a lot. My words for last year were “passion”, “focus” and “delegate” and I stayed true to them. This year, 2013, my goals are more personal and less professional.
FOCUS
Focus is making a repeat appearance on my list this year because I’m too much of a multitasker. The problem is that I have trouble finishing one thing with so many things calling me. When I was working as a writer, all my projects were handled via a schedule, I’m putting a fitness and housekeeping routine into my schedule.
HEALTH
I get so busy taking care of everyone else, and I forget to take care of myself and this has to change. My health suffers and my weight suffers. I have to get my health in check , not only for me but because I promised my 9-year-old son. I’ll make good food and lifestyle choices. I miss being thin, and it’s time to get it back.
CELEBRATE
What good is having it if I’m not taking time to enjoy it? I have a wonderful job, a happy family, and so much to be thankful for. So how come I spend all my time working? Last summer my family took our first vacation in four years, the best thing I’ve done for myself and my family in a long time. This year, I’m making sure to take time to enjoy life and celebrate its many blessings.
Do you have any words for 2013?

1.The underlined word “multitasker” probably refers to a person who         

1. A.
   makes a living by writing
2. B.
   always fails to finish a task on time
3. C.
   has several things to do at the same time
4. D.
   pays more attention to fitness and housekeeping

2.Why does the writer have “HEALTH” as one of his three words?

1. A.
   He wants to take better care of others
2. B.
   He’s gaining weight and feeling bad
3. C.
   He did not take any exercise in the past
4. D.
   He got the idea from his son

3.What can we learn from the passage?

1. A.
   The word “CELEBRATE” can remind the writer to enjoy life
2. B.
   The writer has a vacation with his family every four years
3. C.
   The word “FOCUS” can help the writer focus on his family
4. D.
   The writer used to be overweight for lack of exercise

4.The best title for the passage might be      

1. A.
   Three Words for 2013
2. B.
   Health Should Go First
3. C.
   Keep Organized
4. D.
   Goals for 2013

—What did he want to know, Jack?
—________ that we would have the picnic on Sunday

1. A.
   what it was
2. B.
   when it was
3. C.
   whether it was
4. D.
   where it was

----Carol Walker didn’t turn up last time ,did she ?
----No .She _______.We had changed our plan

1. A.
   shouldn’t have come
2. B.
   needn’t have to come
3. C.
   didn’t need to come
4. D.
   needn’t have come

Mark needs to learn Chinese _______ his company is opening a branch in Beijing

1. A.
   unless
2. B.
   until
3. C.
   although
4. D.
   since

Of all the sports shoes, Peter bought     pair. Then he had some money for socks

1. A.
   a cheaper
2. B.
   the most wonderful
3. C.
   the least expensive
4. D.
   the dearest

He must have known the truth yesterday, _________?

1. A.
   haven’t you
2. B.
   didn’t you
3. C.
   have you
4. D.
   did you

He ran ________ fast that I couldn’t catch up with him

1. A.
   so
2. B.
   such
3. C.
   very
4. D.
   too

Had the US Airways captain not guided his jet to a safe landing on the Hudson River, just west of New York, over 100 people aboard ______, along with many more on the ground

1. A.
   might have died
2. B.
   needn’t have died
3. C.
   must die
4. D.
   shouldn’t die

– Tom, it's too late. Our son ________ be back.
– Don't be anxious. I dare say he ________ have some extra work to do

1. A.
   can; must
2. B.
   will; might
3. C.
   should; must
4. D.
   must; may

_____ can you get a better job in so competitive working places

1. A.
   Working hard
2. B.
   Although you work hard
3. C.
   Only by working hard
4. D.
   As long as you work hard