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Nearly all of us have a bad habit, whether we know it or not. Some people say they want to get rid of (去除) it but don’t know the proper ways. Here’s some advice on how to get rid of bad habits.
Make a list. Write down all the reasons why you want to stop a certain behavior, how it’s hurting you and why to get rid of it, this will help a lot. Look at that list regularly.
Join in other activities. It’s wise of you to do something else when you want to stop your bad habit. If you get angry easily, for example, you can practice having a deep breath or going for a walk.
Give yourself a present. Before you take action against a bad habit, decide what you’ll do to celebrate it if you reach your goal.
Keep off bad habits. If you are fat and want to lose weight, keep junk food out of your house. If you are a heavy smoker with coffee, turn to tea and keep away from friends who like smoking.
Be patient. Bad habits develop over years, so you probably won’t be able to get rid of them quickly. In fact, people often give up several times before being successful, so you should be patient.
Find support. Don’t be afraid to ask for support from friends, family or other people who have the same bad habits as you. When you talk to others, they might be able to provide advice or encouragement that you usually wouldn’t get from yourself.
1. The writer gives us pieces of advice in the passage.
A. four B. five C. six D. seven
2. If you want to lose weight, you should .
A. drink more coffee
B. find support from friends
C. find a heavy smoker
D. refuse the junk food
3. Which of the following is WRONG according to the passage?
A. It’s not easy to get rid of bad habits in a short time.
B. You can write down all the reasons for getting rid of bad habits.
C. When you want to stop your bad habits, don’t do anything.
D. When talking to others, you can get what you can’t get from yourself.
4. From the passage you can learn .
A. how to get rid of bad habits
B. why we have some bad habits
C. what to do to have a bad habit
D. where to find some support
