Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42.
Productivity Hacks for Great Success
No matter who we are or where we are from, we only have 24 hours each day to get things done. Some people seem to make the most of their time, using it to achieve their goals and dreams. Others feel that life is passing them by and they aren’t accomplishing anything. If you are in the latter group, it is not too late to turn things around. By implementing a few simple hacks, you can start getting better results very quickly.
If you want to become more productive, it pays to learn about the Pareto principle (which is also known as the 80-20 rule). It states that for most tasks, 80 percent of the results we get come from 20 percent of the work we do. For example. 80 percent of the company sales usually come from 20 percent of customers. Therefore, the trick is to focus your efforts on the key 20 percent of actions that truly matter to greatly improve your results.
In some cases, people may be busy from morning to night but still seem to get nothing done. In this situation, the problem might be that clear goals haven’t been set. To fix this, set some time aside to list the things you want to achieve in life. Then, select the top three or four that you want to focus on for the next year. Look at your goals every night before bedtime and ask yourself what are the next actions to accomplish each day. Then, promise yourself that you will finish these tasks no matter how busy you get. If possible try completing the tasks first thing in the morning so you are assured of success.
Another common mistake regarding productivity is not considering our energy levels. If we try to work around the clock, we will eventually get tired and quit. Everyone needs time to sleep, eat, socialize with friends, and unwind from the stress of the day. To make sure you don’t burn out, be sure to schedule some time for breaks and fun activities into your schedule every day. Finally, no matter how difficult your goals may seem, remember the old saying that “a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”.
In order to achieve our goals, we should______.
A. select the most important goals for each day and take the priority to achieve them within the day
B. eat a lot to burn enough energy for our daily activities
C. set the goals just before bedtime in order to remember them better
D. set as many goals as possible so that we can achieve some of them or at least 20 percent
Đáp án A
Để đạt được mục tiêu chúng ta nên ______.
A. chọn ra những mục tiêu quan trọng nhất cho mỗi ngày và ưu tiên đạt được chúng trong ngày.
B. ăn thật nhiều để đốt cháy năng lượng cho những hoạt động thường nhật.
C. đặt mục tiêu ngay trước khi đi ngủ để nhớ chúng tốt hơn.
D. đặt nhiều mục tiêu nhất có thể để chúng ta có thể đạt được ít nhất 20% trong số chúng.
Được suy ra từ đoạn 3: “In some cases, people may be busy from morning to night but still seem to get nothing done. In this situation, the problem might be that clear goals haven’t been set. To fix this, set some time aside to list the things you want to achieve in life. Then, select the top three or four that you want to focus on for the next year. Look at your goals every night before bedtime and ask yourself what are the next actions to accomplish each day. Then, promise yourself that you will finish these tasks no matter how busy you get” – (Trong một số trường hợp, chúng ta bận rộn cả ngày từ sáng tới tối nhưng dường như vẫn chả làm được gì. Trong trường hợp này, vấn đề có thể là do chưa có mục tiêu rõ ràng. Để khắc phục điều đó, hãy dành thời gian để liệt kê ra những thứ bạn muốn đạt được trong cuộc sống. Sau đó, chọn ra top 3 hoặc 4 điều bạn muốn tập trung cho năm sau. Nhìn vào những mục tiêu của bạn mỗi tối trước khi ngủ và tự hỏi bản thân hành động tiếp theo để hoàn thành mỗi ngày là gì. Sau đó, hứa với bản thân rằng bạn sẽ hoàn thành những mục tiêu đó dù có bận cỡ nào đi chăng nữa).