阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Sometimes, it's good to be bored"I am dying of boredom," complains the young wife Yelena in Chekhov's 1897 play UncleVanya. Of course, if Yelena were around today, we know what she would do: pull out her smartphone and find something fun. Today it is easy to get rid of boredom.That is the finding of two fascinating recent studies. In one, researchers asked subjects to do something boring, like copying out numbers from a phone book, and then take tests of creative thinkings. The result? In the second study, subjects gave more answers to a word test than a non-bored control group after being forced to watch a dull screensaver."An restless mind hungers for stimulation, so boredom becomes a seeking state," says Sandi Mann, the psychologist at the University of Central Lancashire. "" Parents will tell you that kids with "nothing to do" will eventually invent some fun games to play — with a cardboard box, a light switch, whatever.The problem, the researchers worry, is that these days we don't struggle to overcome these slow moments. "" Mann says. "This might relieve us temporarily, but it shuts down the deeper thinking." So here is an idea: Instead of always avoiding boredom, embrace and face it. Sometimes, anyway. Mann has found she gets some of her best thinking done when she is driving her car and therefore can't be distracted by her phone.The good type inspires you to see what can come of it. The bad type, in contrast, tires you and makes you feel like you can't be bothered to do anything. An important part of our modern task, then, is learning to evaluate these different types of boredom — to distinguish the useful kind from the harmful one.A．And there is, of course, bad boredom.B．Bored subjects came up with more creative ideas.C．But what if boredom is a meaningful experience?D．These moments are a lot more valuable than expected.E．Actually, tips on getting away from boredom are countless.F．We try to kill every moment of boredom with mobile devices.G．When not satisfied with your state, you're seeking and engaged.

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Sometimes, it's good to be bored

"I am dying of boredom," complains the young wife Yelena in Chekhov's 1897 play UncleVanya. Of course, if Yelena were around today, we know what she would do: pull out her smartphone and find something fun. Today it is easy to get rid of boredom.

That is the finding of two fascinating recent studies. In one, researchers asked subjects to do something boring, like copying out numbers from a phone book, and then take tests of creative thinkings. The result? In the second study, subjects gave more answers to a word test than a non-bored control group after being forced to watch a dull screensaver.

"An restless mind hungers for stimulation, so boredom becomes a seeking state," says Sandi Mann, the psychologist at the University of Central Lancashire. "" Parents will tell you that kids with "nothing to do" will eventually invent some fun games to play — with a cardboard box, a light switch, whatever.

The problem, the researchers worry, is that these days we don't struggle to overcome these slow moments. "" Mann says. "This might relieve us temporarily, but it shuts down the deeper thinking." So here is an idea: Instead of always avoiding boredom, embrace and face it. Sometimes, anyway. Mann has found she gets some of her best thinking done when she is driving her car and therefore can't be distracted by her phone.

The good type inspires you to see what can come of it. The bad type, in contrast, tires you and makes you feel like you can't be bothered to do anything. An important part of our modern task, then, is learning to evaluate these different types of boredom — to distinguish the useful kind from the harmful one.

A．And there is, of course, bad boredom.

B．Bored subjects came up with more creative ideas.

C．But what if boredom is a meaningful experience?

D．These moments are a lot more valuable than expected.

E．Actually, tips on getting away from boredom are countless.

F．We try to kill every moment of boredom with mobile devices.

G．When not satisfied with your state, you're seeking and engaged.

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Smartwatches and fitness trackers (健身追踪器)have gained popularity recently. These tools can record your daily steps, heart rates, etc. . If yes, it might be a sign that you're addicted to your fitness tracker.

. If you keep setting unrealistic daily goals that involve working out for too long, and if you begin to ignore friends and responsibilities to make time for your workout, then you're most probably addicted to your fitness tracker.

It's a struggle to overcome the addiction to fitness trackers. . For example, the number in your smart watch showing how far you've come can give you a sense of achievement.

Of course, failing to meet your daily goal can be discouraging. You might focus on your shortcomings rather than your progress. Another problem is that you might find yourself paying too much attention to the step number rather than how your body feels. .

Therefore, if you're spending too much time looking at your smartwatch, limit your daily step count to a comfortable level. . For example, concentrating on your hobbies or socializing with friends can be a great way to keep your mind on other things.

A. Don't overuse your smartwatch.

B. It doesn't convey what you're really feeling.

C. After all, reaching a daily step count can be so appealing.

D. How can you tell whether you're addicted to your fitness tracker?

E. Actually, this addiction to step count can be risky, mentally and physically.

F. However, do you find yourself checking your steps and heart rates too often?

G. Besides you can find other things to do that don't involve checking your fitness tracker.

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The most successful people all have certain habits in their daily routines. Forming a new good habit can be a struggle, but it is well worth the effort. Here are the four steps you can follow to form good habits.

Set your goal. Before you can begin to work on your new habit, it is worthwhile to consider your goal. Make sure that your goal is specific, measurable and realistic to increase your chances of success.

Having good habits that are in line with the goals can improve your chances of attaining your goals. After you have set your goal and worked out all of the specifics of achieving that goal, identify a habit that is part of achieving that goal. Consider what good habit would help you accomplish that goal.

Consider your motivation. Once you have identified your goal and the new habit you need to accomplish this goal, take some time to consider your motivation. Good motivation can be the difference between success and failure in terms of forming a new habit. So take your time to consider your motivation.

Give yourself time. Forming a new habit can take a long time. Some people can form a new habit in as little as a few weeks, while other people will take several months. As you work to form your new habit, just keep in mind that it may be a while before it comes true.

A. Identify ways to achieve goals.

B. Find the habit you want to form.

C. Good habits are sure to make you a success.

D. These habits help contribute to their success.

E. Figure out exactly what you hope to accomplish.

F. Try to be patient with yourself as you form your new habit.

G. Your motivation is the reason you want to form this new habit.

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Do you want to know how to learn from failures? Your journey starts this second. It takes courage for people to realize that they help on how to learn from failures. These following steps will assist you in learning from your mistakes and move on with your life.

A little bit of humility goes a long way. You know you did something wrong; and while you want to defend your mistakes, you had better keep your emotions in check. Accept that your plans don't go as well as you want and apologize to those who are under influence.

Humility is the first step to mend broken ties and relationships. Who you were before, or whatever your status might have been-those are no longer significant. This is not the time for you to start another war, but the time for you to reflect on what you have done.

Observe and report. If you want to learn from failures, then you need to stay quiet and start listening to other people. You might not have noticed these things before. Now that you're given the opportunity to observe them, you might be able to pick up a thing or two. This is your chance to learn how you can help straighten things out.

Make things right. It's not the most pleasant task to do, especially when you're cleaning up your mess. But making things right is extremely important to your redemption (补救). If you're not yet certain of what you can do, ask. Instead, you can start by helping out in little ways. Getting coffee for those who are under the influence, for example, is one way you can choose.

Knowing how to learn from your failures is very important.

A. Humility helps.

B. Control your feelings.

C. This is the only way you can grow as a person.

D. Watch how your friends and colleagues are handling matters.

E. Ignore other people who are talking about you behind your back.

F. People will be more than happy to help if you show up with a smile.

G. You don't have to come up with one solution that will take care of everything.

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