You may have seen the term"bullet journal" floating around online, but what exactly is a bullet journal? This article will highlight the uses for a bullet journal and why they're great for people who wish to be more organized.
What is a bullet journal?
A bullet journal is a planner system which allows you to plan for the future, track the past and keep your life organized with lists separated by bullet points. It is a place for you to create clear, yet simple to-do lists and a place to keep a note of your life goals and aspirations.
What does it help with?
A bullet journal is perfect for people who like writing lists to keep themselves organized. They're great for doing as a hobby and you can get creative with the way you present your lists. They're also perfect for people who constantly write down to-do lists or make hand-written notes.
Why is it important?
A bullet journal is important because we all feel better when our life is organized. Organization can reduce stress and make you happier. Having your life in order, you will know exacdy what you have to do every day so that you can remember all of your life goals.
How to create a bullet journal?
The instructions will help you embark on your bullet journal.
Step 1. Find or buy a blank notebook
Any notebook with blank pages will do because if you are someone who is creative and artistic, you can decorate the notebook any way you like.
Step 2. Find or buy pens
It's best to start off simple and choose a pen that you find easy to use and that you would feel comfortable writing with every day.
Step 3. Monthlies
In this section, you can put a list of important dates for that particular month.
Step 4. Dailies and Weeklies
Put all of your daily or weekly tasks in this section so that you don't forget anything that you have to do during that day or week.
Step 5. Life Goals
Keep a life goals section. This can include different collections of goals, such as career, relationships, places you wish to visit and so on.
Now start your bullet journal!
1.Bullet journals are intended for those who hope to _______.
A.keep life in order B.lead a relaxing life
C.highlight their progress D.reduce their workload
2.Keeping bullet journals helps people _______.
A.develop artistic taste B.get rid of stress
C.build a better mood D.give up a hobby
3.Which of the following is most likely to be included in a bullet journal?
A.Weekly expenses.
B.Appointments with a dentist.
C.Weather forecasts.
D.Passwords to your computer.
How Running Helped Me Turn My Life Around
I've never been an athlete. Aside from excelling at all academic disciplines at school, my main goal was to _______ PE at all costs. In my twenties, I went for an occasional yoga or Zumba class, but that was really the summary of all my athletic accomplishments.
That was until the end of 2016, when I was unexpectedly laid off. The _______ of getting a new job soon were not in my favor and _______ thoughts of not being good enough started to kick in. I was feeling quite depressed but pushed myself to go and _______ for the TCS NYC Marathon runners as the course was going through our neighborhood.
However, while being there, I got phenomenal _______ from all the runners, smiling, applauding and high-fiving constantly. Not a runner myself, I thought maybe I could give running a _______, just to try, to use my neglected gym membership and see where it _______ me. And so I tried. I went to my local gym the next morning and got on a treadmill （跑步机）.I was out of breath by minute five, but I _______ down, walked for a bit and then restarted. I came back the next day, hoping to _______ a few minutes longer. By the end of two weeks, I could run for 30 minutes, which was a huge ________.
While I saw my body starting to look more toned, I also noticed my negative thoughts didn't occur that ________ And it sparked a thought—what if I could set a running ________ and sign up for my first- ever race? I did and races sort of became a new hobby.
In the meantime, I was able to ________ a few freelance （自由职业的）projects. They offered me a good ________, and, most importantly, the time to work out for the big race. Also, when I was going for interviews, I started to feel very ________ in my abilities, experience and skills.
I got my full-time job ________ at my dream company just a couple of weeks before the halfmarathon. Although I got an ________ from overtraining right before the race, I still went for it and still finished within my ________ time.
I still have a long running ________ ahead of me—I'd love to work on my speed, my technique and I dream of running a marathon outside of the US. Running gives me ________ that I can do anything I set my mind to.
1.A.attend B.avoid C.pursue D.postpone
2.A.options B.plans C.hopes D.odds
3.A.dark B.deep C.critical D.random
4.A.call B.look C.cheer D.stand
5.A.sympathy B.pleasure C.luck D.energy
6.A.lift B.shot C.break D.choice
7.A.meets B.leaves C.takes D.drops
8.A.came B.fell C.went D.slowed
9.A.last B.walk C.rest D.function
10.A.credit B.impact C.success D.opportunity
11.A.readily B.frequently C.normally D.occasionally
12.A.goal B.limit C.record D.standard
13.A.create B.secure C.approve D.continue
14.A.service B.position C.future D.income
15.A.absorbed B.interested C.confident D.confused
16.A.offer B.permit C.schedule D.application
17.A.award B.honor C.injury D.issue
18.A.appointed B.expected C.original D.spare
19.A.show B.route C.distance D.journey
20.A.faith B.consideration C.evidence D.guidance
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There's nothing better than flying to a foreign destination to visit the attractions it1. (have) to offer. Millions of people are doing the same, and why not? The world has an amazing variety of must-see sights, from breathtaking natural scenery to impressive old cities. But the problem is that too many of us 2. (visit) them at the same time, putting pressure on these delicate and ancient places. That's why a number of beauty spots and historic sites have been introducing charges or restrictions on the number of tourists. There are many reasons for this: to reduce overcrowding, to manage wear and tear on old buildings and to tidy up the mess 3. (leave) behind.
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You have probably dreamed about 1. you would change the world, only to find that it seems impossible. However, you may have the power 2. (make) the world better with steps by steps. That’s the idea behind the BA Challenge, which is a public service campaign co-initiated by Alibaba and Sina Weibo. It asks people to do something positive and then record the changes before and after. Since its first 3. (appear) on Sina Weibo on Sept. 2nd, the BA Challenge has attracted millions of viewers and participants. 4. these little things may be easily ignored in our daily lives, they are well received by many viewers.
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During my childhood, whenever the sun dropped and the blue sky came up, my father and I would climb the mountain near our house. Walking together, we had a lot of conversations through 1. I learned many valuable lessons. He always stressed to me, “You should have objectives and capacity like the mountain. This has 2. (large) influenced my life. 3. the mountain-climbing, we couldn't have had enough time to spend together because my father was busy.
假如你是在宁夏学习的英国留学生Mike，最近从《新消息》上得知有大量的红嘴鸥（gulls )落户银川的湖泊，请你给该报报社写一份信， 内容包括：
1. 表达自己的喜悦心情 ；
2.对保护红嘴鸥提出一些建议。
注意：1.词数100左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Sir/Madame,
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Yours sincerely
Mike
