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Willpower is like a muscle that ①become tired after being used too much, so people often run out of self-control by the end of a busy day. Many resolutions are unrealistic from the beginning, since people set goals ②that are far too difficult to reach in a short time, and when a goal feels impossible, people quickly lose motivation and ③stop trying. Most resolutions, such as ④losing weight or saving money, do not offer any immediate reward, so people find it hard to stay motivated without seeing fast results. Understanding these reasons can help people ⑤design goals that are more realistic and rewarding.

This goal-tracking app ①helping you set New Year goals and build healthy habits step by step. First, open the app and create an account ②using your email address. Next, tap the plus button ③to add a new goal, and choose how often you want to practice it. Every time you complete a task, tap the checkmark, and the app will record your streak automatically. You can also view a simple chart ④that shows your progress over the past month. If you miss a day, do not delete your streak, since the app allows you ⑤to add a short note explaining what happened.

The Hopeful Start Workshop will be held on January 10th at the Green Hill Community Center. This event ①helps students set clear and realistic goals for the new year. Participants will learn simple methods for ②writing goals that are specific and easy to measure. Each participant will receive a goal-planning notebook ③to use throughout the year. The workshop is open to all middle and high school students, and no experience ④are required. Students can register online through the center's website or by ⑤calling the front desk before January 8th.

Child safety experts now argue that this advice is too simple ①to be useful, since most children will inevitably need to interact with unfamiliar adults, whether asking a store employee for help or greeting a new neighbor. A more effective approach focuses on specific situations rather than people in general, ②teaching children to recognize behavior that feels wrong, such as an adult asking a child to keep a secret from parents. Role-playing these scenarios in advance ③helps children respond quickly under pressure, rather than freezing because the situation feels unfamiliar and confusing. Experts also emphasize that children should be taught they will never get in trouble for ④refusing an adult's request or for loudly saying no in public, since hesitation ⑤causing by politeness can cost precious seconds in a genuine emergency.

When someone's heart suddenly stops beating, the brain begins ①to suffer damage within minutes unless blood keeps circulating, which is why the actions taken by an ordinary bystander before paramedics arrive can matter as much as the treatment given at the hospital. Studies show that a person who ②receives CPR immediately from someone nearby is far more likely to survive than one who waits for professional help to arrive. Despite this, many people hesitate to start chest compressions, ③worried that they might break a rib or make the situation worse. Medical instructors respond to this fear: a cracked rib heals, but a brain ④depriving of oxygen for too long does not. Modern CPR training has also been simplified, focusing on firm, rhythmic chest compressions rather than the more complicated combination of breaths and compressions once required, ⑤making the skill easier for ordinary students to learn and remember under pressure.

When people have no specific goal, they usually feel ①confused about where to start, and their interest fades within days. For example, a student who simply decides to study harder this year often loses direction because the plan is too ②vague. In contrast, a student who sets a ③clear goal knows exactly what to do every day. A clear goal also makes progress easy to measure, and noticing small improvements keeps people ④encouraged. Setting a specific goal is one of the most ⑤ineffective ways to build lasting motivation.

Riding a bicycle is one of the most ①popular ways for teenagers to get around, yet many students still skip the one piece of equipment that could save their life: the helmet. Some argue that a short trip to a nearby store does not require any special protection, since the risk of a serious accident feels ②distant and unlikely. However, most bicycle accidents happen close to home, on familiar streets where riders feel too comfortable to expect danger. A sudden pothole, a car door opening without warning, or a patch of gravel can throw even an experienced cyclist off balance in an ③instant. Wearing a helmet does not prevent a fall, but it dramatically ④increases the chance of a serious head injury when one occurs. For this reason, safety experts insist that a helmet should be treated not as an optional accessory, but as a ⑤basic requirement every time wheels touch the pavement.

On January 1st, I decided to become a healthier person and wrote down three goals: exercising three times a week, reading one book every month, and sleeping before midnight. During the first week, I followed my plan without any trouble, but by the second week, I began skipping my morning jogs because I felt too tired after school. That was when I learned that _______________. My friend Mina noticed that I looked discouraged, so she offered to exercise with me after class, and having a partner made the habit much easier to keep. I also moved my book onto my desk instead of my phone, which helped me read a few pages every night. By the end of January, I had finished two books and jogged more than ten times.

Motivation, after all, makes learning easier and far more effective. Choosing a college major is one of the biggest decisions many students face after high school. ( ① ) Some students assume that their major will completely determine their future career, but this is not always true. ( ② ) What matters more than the major itself is the set of skills a student develops, such as critical thinking, writing, and problem solving. ( ③ ) These abilities can be applied to almost any career. ( ④ ) However, choosing a major that genuinely interests a student still matters. ( ⑤ ) Therefore, students should choose a major based on curiosity and personal growth, not only on which job it seems to guarantee.

주어진 문장: This short exercise will make your motivation much clearer to yourself. This workbook is designed to help you set meaningful goals for the new year, so please read the instructions carefully before you begin. First, turn to page one and write down one goal you truly want to achieve this year. Next, complete the reason section by explaining why this goal matters to you. ( ① ) On page two, break your goal into four smaller monthly steps, using the space provided for each month. ( ② ) Then, use the weekly checklist on page three to track your progress every Sunday. ( ③ ) If you fall behind schedule, do not simply give up; instead, revise your steps in pencil and keep moving forward. ( ④ ) At the end of each month, write a short reflection about what worked well and what you might change. ( ⑤ ) Completing this workbook will help you stay focused and turn your goal into a real habit.