10．According to statistics published by the University of Scranton，about 45percent of Americans usually make New Year's resolutions--and the most popular resolution is losing weight．Of those who make resolutions，a mere 8percent achieve them．（36）
A Are we just setting ourselves up for failure？Learn how to make realistic resolutions and how to overcome the roadblocks along the way．
Setting a resolution to lose pounds isn't a goal that's achievable now．It may be a good long-term goal．（37）E Registered dietitian Elisa Zied says"To be real when you make a resolution．It's okay to shoot for the stars like making a resolution，but why not set a smaller goal and train smart？"
The same concept applies to weight loss．（38）C These goals should help develop healthy habits that will finally help achieve your long-term resolution．
Notice that these goals are simple and achievable．"Instead of going from zero to 60，from never going to the gym to going four to five times a week，why not start with three days a week，get consistent and build from there，"Zied says．Set yourself up for success and map out your course by making appointments with yourself to be active．（39）F
You also need to be aware of your current exercise and eating habits to make achievable goals．Keeping a diary of your food and exercise habits can help．Record everything you eat and drink for three to five days and review it．（40）B For example，if you notice a tendency to snack on unhealthy fare，set a goal to eat a fruit or vegetable with each snack．Building on these smaller goals over time can help you achieve your long-term goal．
A．So why do so many of us fail to achieve our goals？
B．Once you notice your not-so-good habits，start fixing them．
C．Set one to three weekly goals that you want to achieve．
D．Resolutions usually involve a commitment to sticking to your goals．
E．However，in order to reach it，you need to take baby steps to get it down．
F．If you treat your goals like set appointment，you're more likely to achieve them．
G．Losing weight，as well as getting a better job，is among the most popular resolutions for adults．
分析 统计数据表明，45%的美国人新年会设定目标，即减肥，但大部分都失败．文章分析了具体的 原因．
解答 36-40 AECFB
36．A 归纳总结．根据上句Of those who make resolutions，a mere 8percent achieve them在这些下决心的人中，只有8%的能实现目标，所以接下来会问为什么很多人都失败？故答案为A．
37．E 上下文理解．根据前句Setting a resolution to lose pounds isn't a goal that's achievable now．It may be a good long-term goal设立目标不是立即就能实现的，是一个长期的过程，建议我们从小开始，故答案为E．
38．C 上下文语境．从后文Notice that these goals are simple and achievable得知，这些目标都是简单容易实现的，所以推出设立每周一到三个可以实现的目标，故答案为C．
39．F 上下文语境．根据前句Set yourself up for success and map out your course by making appointments with yourself to be active提到了making appointments，所以下文对应出现set appointment设定约定，符合语境，故答案为F．
40．B 上下文语境．通过后面的For example，if you notice a tendency to snack on unhealthy fare…是举例子，如果你有吃不健康零食的趋向，可见这是不好的习惯，故答案为B．
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