2016年高三英语二轮复习 高考提分强化练 四.docVIP

高考提分强化练 四 限时30分钟 Ⅰ. 阅读理解 　　“I still don’t know what I want to be when I grow up. ”My friend’s father used to say that all the time. He was in his mid-40s. A lot of people live their lives having no clue what they want. They usually follow the American Dream without a second thought, just because that’s what’s expected of them. If you ask me, that’s a pretty terrible way to live your life. At the risk of sounding cheesy, I’d like to point out that you have only one life; make the most out of it and do things that make you happy. And you should start right now! If you don’t know what you really want in life, you’re not alone. Thousands, if not millions, of people wander the earth every day without a quest. If you don’t want to spend your life wandering aimlessly, you can use the following tips to find out exactly what you want in life. First, be selfish. You can’t pinpoint exactly what you want in life if you’re constantly sacrificing your time and dreams for other people. You have to put yourself first. Ask yourself: If you weren’t tied down by your job, family, friends, or anything else, then what would you be doing right now? Always remember that it’s okay to put yourself first, because if you don’t, then no one else will. Second, don’t feel bad for being selfish. It’s your life. It’s time for you to live it exactly the way you want to. If you constantly regret things you did or didn’t do in the past, then you won’t be able to move forward. Don’t live in the past. Live in the present. . . and the future! Figure out what you need is another way. Sometimes it’s hard to figure out what you need. Sit down and think about what you need the most. Is it your family? The freedom to express yourself? Love? Something else? If it helps, you can make a list of priorities. Also think about the kind of legacy you want to leave behind. Remember, life doesn’t always go how you want it. Don’t feel disappointed as your plans stray. Take control. Instead of breaking down, try