As gaokao approaches, it can be hard to always keep yourself motivated. In the final period before my gaokao, I distinctly remember having several moments of self doubt. I would think to myself — Why am I pushing so hard? ____1____ That’s why I created a motivation list documenting every meaningful reason to persevere. With gaokao fast approaching, I want to share that list with you all.

It’s going to take me to great places!

While this can be difficult to think about during stressful study sessions, sometimes thinking about where gaokao is taking you can be a good, reassuring exercise. ____2____ If you have meaningful summer enrichment programs planned, look into that. Even without concrete post-exam plans, remember the nationwide recognition of gaokao as a pivotal academic gateway and all the opportunities it’s going to bring you!

____3____  

When I was particularly stressed out, I would have a negative view of everything I’d done recently. In moments when I was really struggling to study, I’d think about some of the things I’d done in class which I really enjoyed. ____4____  

I am going to have the best summer ever!

If I’m honest, this was probably what kept me going the most. ____5____ You have finished exams, and you can party/sleep/celebrate to your heart’s content. In moments of real desperation, I used to look up potential holiday destinations, or fun things me and my friends were going to do. While not all of these came to fruition, just the act of planning for the future made me feel more calm about the present.

A. I’ve enjoyed lots of things throughout the course. 

B. Will I even achieve my target grades? 

C. If you have an awesome university offer, think about that. 

D. I found this really hard to remember at times.

E. Just reminding myself that I had enjoyed my lessons made tough moments easier.

F. Being nervous is completely normal, but constant self doubting is really terrible.

G. The summer after gaokao is so great — it’s long.

1.1.

A

B

C

D

解析：选B。B 根据前面的“I distinctly remember having several moments of self doubt. I would think to myself —Why am I pushing so hard?”可知，作者分享在自己即将参加高考的过程中清楚地记得有几次自我怀疑的时刻。他会想：“我为什么要努力？”，此处填入一个疑问句表示作者陷入自我怀疑。选项B“我能得到我想要的成绩吗？”最符合上下文。故选B。

2.2.

A

B

C

D

解析：选C。C 根据本段小标题“It’s going to take me to great places!”这场考试终将带我走向广阔天地和“If you have meaningful summer enrichment programs planned, look into that.”若规划了充实的暑期提升计划，不妨用这份计划滋养斗志。可知，这里填入一句话表示对未来的畅想。选项C“想象你手握理想大学的橄榄枝，让这份期待成为笔尖星火”最符合上下文。故选C。

3.3.

A

B

C

D

解析：选A。A 根据该段中的“I’d think about some of the things I’d done in class which I really enjoyed.”可知，本段小标题与回想课堂上那些真正让自己着迷的片段相关。选项A“在整个课程中，我享受了很多东西。”最符合上下文。故选A。

4.4.

A

B

C

D

解析：选E。E 根据该段中的“In moments when I was really struggling to study, I’d think about some of the things I’d done in class which I really enjoyed.”可知，学习过程中本就有许多闪光时刻。高压状态下，我们容易陷入“全盘否定”的思维旋涡。每当复习陷入困境时，作者就会回想课堂上那些真正让他着迷的片段。此处填入的句子进一步表示回忆乐学印记的好处。选项E“仅仅是意识到‘我曾真心享受过学习’，就能让紧绷的神经获得片刻喘息。”最符合上下文。故选E。

5.5.

A

B

C

D

解析：选G。G 根据该段小标题“I am going to have the best summer ever!”盛夏可待，可知，该段内容与考后可以拥抱最棒的夏天这个念头相关。选项G“高考后的暑假如此棒——它足够漫长”最符合上下文。故选G。