The Paper Chase
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A.Find aPlace to Work on(选址工作)
B.Implementinga Workable Filing System(执行可工作的档案系统)
C.WhatIs a Good Filing System(何谓好的档案系统)
D.How toInvest in a Rolling File Cart(如何投资滚动档案车)
E.GetRid of Unimportant Things(扔掉不重要的东西)
F.Dealingwith Bills(处理账单)1.“Running a house is a lot like running a business”, saysStephanie Denton, a professional organizer based inCincinnati, Ohio, who specializes in bothresidential and commercial paperwork and record keeping. To get a successful grip on organizing documents, bills,and other materials, Denton suggests the following tips:
Stephanie Denton是俄亥俄州辛辛那提地区的职业筹划人,专门负责居民和商业部分的文书和记录工作。他说,“打理房子更像做生意”。如何成功地组织文件,账单和其他材料,Denton提供了如下建议:2.Createa space in which you can always do your paperwork. This is perhaps the mostimportant element of a successful system. If you can't devote an entire desk tothe task, at least invest in a rolling file cart to store active paperwork anda two-drawer file cabinet for family records.
Storethe rolling file cart wherever it is most convenient and comfortable to do yourwork, whether that is the kitchen, office, or familyroom.
创造一个可以一直做文书工作的空间。这或许是一个成功机制的最重要的部分。如果你没有整张桌子的话,至少要有一个可以移动的小车来储存哪些经常使用的文书,还要有一个带两个抽屉的柜子来存放家庭记录。把这个可移动的小车放在你工作最方便、最舒适的地方,无论是厨房、办公室还是家庭游艺室。
【解析】第一句是主题句,Create a space in which you can always do your paperwork.
【答案】A.Find a Place to Work on3.Whenin doubt, throw it out. The first step to implementing a workable filing systemis to eliminate paper you don't use, don't need, or that you could easilyaccess again elsewhere. Throw out duplicate statements, old catalogs, and allof the coupons, mailings, or offerings you'll never have an opportunity to useor even read.
当你有怀疑的时候,就把它扔出来。建立一个可行的档案系统,首先要把那些你不用、不需要或者你可以在其他地方轻易得到的文件扔掉。扔掉那些复件、旧索引和所有你永远不会有机会使用甚至阅读的优待券、邮件和礼券。
【解析】该段讲的是没有用的文件要及时扔掉。
【答案】E.Get Rid of Unimportant Things4.Setaside two days a month to pay bills. If a monthly due date doesn’tfit into your cycle, call up the creditor and suggest a more convenient date.Keep two Manila(马尼拉) folders at the front of your systemfor current bills --one to correspond with each bill-paying day --and file allincoming bills.
Keep alist in the front of each folder of what needs to be paid in case the invoicenever arrives or gets misplaced.
每个月留出两天时间付账单。如果每个月的结账日期不适合你,打电话给你的债权人并建议换一个更方便的日期。建立一个与每个结账日相对应的账单系统,在你当前的账单系统前放两个马尼拉折叠夹来整理所有进来的账单。在每个需要付账的文件夹前列一个清单以防发票没到或者放错了地方。
【解析】这一段主要讲了怎样处理账单。
【答案】F.Dealing with Bills