Celebrate Your Achievements

A study has found that achievements make the brain think clearly and work well. Celebrating even your small achievements can help you to feel more confident.

What does an achievement mean?

Whether it’s working hard at your favorite subject or baking a cake for your friends, putting effort into something that makes you happy is an achievement. ___1___ It can be something that no one else sees but you feel, such as making it through a difficult day or speaking up in class. Anything that involves (涉及) hard work, courage or skill can be seen as an achievement.

What achievements should be celebrated?

Both huge and small things should be celebrated. Winning a sports event is a big deal, but getting up early to practice matters too. ___2___ This situation happens quite often. For example, when you help others with their study, you have improved as well.

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Studies show that when you celebrate achievements, your brain becomes active and you feel better about yourself. This makes you encouraged and keep positive. ___4___

How can you reward (奖励) yourself?

Try making an achievement jar (罐子孔) where you put a coin every time you succeed in something. When the jar is full, reward yourself. ___5___ These things are interesting and relaxing. Share your wins with family and friends too, so they can support you.

A. Why does celebrating matter?  

B. Who do you share your achievements with?  

C. You’re able to overcome difficulties in the future.  

D. You can take a bike ride or play games with friends.  

E. It’s a good feeling you can get from all areas of your life.  

F. However, you might not always notice your small achievements.

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解析：选E。语义衔接题。前文定义 “成就” 是为开心事付出努力，后文补充成就可能是无形的个人感受。E 项 “从生活各方面获得的美好感受” 承接前文 “努力带来的正向结果”，衔接自然，符合逻辑。

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解析：选F。转折衔接题。前文强调 “小成就也值得庆祝”，后文举例 “帮助他人学习也是自我进步”，暗示人们易忽视这类小成就。F 项以 “然而” 表转折，点出 “可能未注意小成就”，引出后文常见情况，衔接上下文。

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解析：选A。段落主旨题。本段核心内容是 “庆祝成就对大脑、心态的积极影响”，即庆祝的意义。A 项以设问形式作为段落标题，精准概括段落核心，契合说明文 “分点阐释” 的结构特点。

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解析：选C。因果衔接题。前文说明 “庆祝成就让人鼓舞、保持积极”，后文需承接这一积极影响。C 项 “未来能克服困难” 是 “保持积极” 的合理结果，体现因果逻辑，衔接顺畅。

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解析：选D。举例衔接题。前文提出 “成就罐满了就奖励自己”，后文补充 “这些事情有趣且放松”。D 项 “骑自行车或和朋友玩游戏” 是对 “奖励方式” 的具体举例，与后文 “这些事情” 指代一致，符合语境。