There are many things that we wish to achieve in life．For some, we set goals and objectives, and for some we don’t．Try to remember the last time you set a goal to achieve a certain task．Were you able to complete the task in an effective manner? The tasks which are done by setting and meeting daily goals will definitely be useful and rewarding experiences．A step-by-step approach towards achieving smaller goals is the key to achieving larger ones．

When it comes to the workplace, each and every employee is expected to meet daily responsibilities and expectations．With organizations becoming more and more competitive, the importance of goal-setting for employees is increasing．It helps the employee to perform better and increases his or her efficiency(效率) and time management．It’s also important for every student to set high academic goals so as to be able to build a good career．

Setting goals for completing the daily schedule helps an employee to finish the assigned tasks in a timely manner．If an employee is performing the way he or she is expected to, then this will of course increase the performance, output and productivity of both the employee and the organization. This helps you complete your assignments within the set time, thus putting less pressure on you during exams and increasing your chances of performing well．

How many times you have to be at work on a weekend just to complete your work? How many times you have had to stay up all night to complete your homework or study for your exams? Had you followed your set goals right from the beginning, you would have spent the time relaxing rather than being busy working or studying! Setting up goals and objectives helps you organize your time and efforts in an efficient manner．

In performing your work hard, you are likely to keep a steady pace when it comes to fulfilling(实现) your set goals．Because you are already on track, there will be no unnecessary workload and time limits over your head．Therefore, another benefit of effective goal-setting is lack of stress and a more calm and relaxed mind．Only a stress-free and calm mind can house progressive and productive thoughts．A calm mind causes positivity (积极性), which goes a long way towards increasing your ability to achieve the personal goals you have set for yourself．

Each and every human being aims to achieve two things: to fulfill desires and to enjoy life．This is possible only through proper discipline and time management．Goal-setting leads to not only professional growth but also personal growth and development．You are expected to know that every step counts and that setting up goals is easy, but following them on a consistent（一致的）basis is difficult．Therefore, if you want to be successful and also harvest the fruits of your hard work, you need to stick to your set goals and be focused towards achieving them．Realize the significant role that goal-setting plays in your life, make sure that you do all you can to achieve what you want. Set your goals, work towards achieving them and celebrate your success!

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   This January has seen the start of the Chinese New Year, and my very first time celebrating it since I moved to China from the UK.

   A friend from Hunan province invited me   (1)  (stay) with his family in the village of Zhouqing, close to Yueyang city. As I arrived, the sound of firecrackers (鞭炮) greeted me _  (2)   children played in the streets. Dozens of rice fields surrounded the _  (3)   (house), which made me excited as I'd never seen any before.

   At the dinner time, we all sat around a small table with a heater under it and covered our legs with a blanket for warmth while we enjoyed food that my friend's mother had prepared.

   Each home in the village has a smokehouse   (4)   cured meats (腌肉) are hung over a fire for several months. This is also where friends and family gather to keep warm and talk at night. Sitting by the fire made me feel _  (5)  __(peace), and it was like I was experiencing the traditional Chinese way of life.

   On New Year's Day, we visited every neighbor in the village and were greeted _  (6)  _ (warm) at each house. A group of people paraded (流行) through the village, two of them dressed as a lion, going into every home to perform a song for good fortune. I _  (7)   (attract) by this and followed the group, taking photos to share with my family. We visited other relatives the next day, who had prepared a lot of delicious food. At night, we all went to KTV and had a great time __  (8)  _ (sing) together.

   __  (9)  _ my final afternoon, I felt very Chinese as I played mahjong (麻将) while sipping green tea. I even won my first two games.

   Feeling like an outsider _  (10)  (be) quite normal for Westerners in China, but every person I met in that small village in Hunan made me feel like I was at home.

Festivals and celebrations have been held everywhere since 1 times. Todayˈs festivals have many 2(originally)，some religious, some seasonal and some for special people or events.

The festivals for the dead are held to honour the dead or to 3 (satisfactory) the ancestors, who might return either to help or to 4 ，such as Obon in Japan, the Day of the Dead in Mexico, and the Western holiday Halloween, which is now a childrenˈs festival.

Festivals can also be held to honour people. The examples are the Dragon Boat Festival in China to honour the famous ancient 5 , Qu Yuan, Columbus Day in the USA, and a national festival on October 2 to honour Mohandas Gandhi, the leader who helped gain Indiaˈs 6 

People are grateful when they gather their food for the winter and finish their 7  (agriculture) work. So they celebrate the harvest, like Thanksgiving and the Mid-autumn Festival, which are very happy events.

The most 8 (energy) and important festivals are the ones 9  look forward to the end of winter and the coming of spring. The Spring Festival is celebrated in China, while some Western countries have exciting carnivals.

   People love to get together to eat, drink and 10 with each other, which is satisfied by various festivals.

In today’s world we ( 1) _______ (surround) by technology. It’s true to say that technology makes our lives easier. However, increasing scientists are saying that we need to give ourselves a break—otherwise we put ourselves at the risk of ( 2) _______ (develop) hundreds of health problems. Over the summer the days are longer, sunnier and free from school. With all this free time, why not put it ( 3) _______ good use and do something ( 4) _______ doesn’t involve technology?

To start with, you could learn a new skill. There are hundreds of ( 5) _______ (possible): crafts, cooking, learning a musical instrument (6 ) _______ a new sport. If you just fancy relaxing, why not head to a beach? Take along your favorite book and relax on ( 7) _______ sands, or go for a stroll along the coastline. If you don’t live near a beach, you could go to your local park.

( 8)_______ you choose to do with your summer, try something new! You might surprise yourself and find a ( 9) _______ (hide) talent within you; you might make new friends along the way. Next time you find yourself (10) ________ (aim) changing channels, have a think about what else you can do to spend your time.