Much of my work as a coach includes helping p...

Much of my work as a coach includes helping people make an important decision, such as “If Iˈm at a crossroads in my career, which path should I follow？” “If Iˈm considering offers, which one should I accept？”

Difficult decisions like these remind me of a comment made by Scott McNealy, CEO of Sun Microsystems for years during a lecture while I was in a business school at Stanford. He was asked how he made decisions and responded, “Itˈs important to make good decisions. But I spend much less time and energy worrying about making the right decision and much more time and energy ensuring that any decision I make turns out right.”

In fact, before we make any decisions, particularly those difficult ones, weˈre anxious to focus on identifying the “best” option because of the risk of being “wrong”. But a side effect of that mindset(观念模式) is that we pay too much attention to the moment of choice and lose sight of everything that follows. Itˈs what happens next that finally determines whether a given decision was “right”．

Another aspect of this mindset is that our focus on making the “right” decision can easily lead to paralysis(麻痹), because the options weˈre choosing among are so difficult to rank in the first place. How can we definitively determine in advance what career path will be “the best”， or what job offer we should accept? Obviously, we canˈt.

Focusing on the effort after our decision not only helps us succeed, but also reminds us that we play a role in every outcome. Our control should be in our day-to-day activities rather than in our one-time decision.

1.What is the authorˈs job?

A. To teach people to choose good careers.

B. To tell people how to adapt to a new city.

C. To help people make a vital choice.

D. To advise people to ask for a high salary.

2.Which of the following about Scott McNealy is TRUE?

A. He tries his best to make his decision right in the end.

B. He never cares about whether his decision is good or not.

C. Making decisions is not very important for him.

D. He only focuses on the process rather than the outcome.

3.Most people feel anxious when making an important decision because they ________.

A. donˈt know what to do next

B. canˈt find a good coach to give them advice

C. worry about the undesired result it may bring about

D. have no idea of what to expect

4.What is the text mainly about?

A. Making the right decision is very important.

B. Stop worrying about making the right decision.

C. Believe in yourself and choose what you want.

D. Help others make the right decision.

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As a matter of fact, work provides us much ________ just salary and income; it also helps us realize our dreams and makes us feel confident.

A. rather than　　　 B. other than

C. better than　　 　 D. more than

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．I must make full use of the time ___left to me and do as much as I can for the people.

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Many people think of the brain as a mystery. They don't know much about intelligence and how it works. When they do think about what intelligence is, many people believe that a person is born smart, average, or dumb — and stays that way in the whole life. But new research shows that the brain is more like a muscle — it changes and gets stronger when you use it. And scientists have been able to show just how the brain grows and gets stronger when you learn.

Everyone knows that when you lift weights, your muscles get bigger and you get stronger. A person who can't lift 20 pounds when he/she starts exercising can get strong enough to lift 100 pounds after working out for a long time. That's because the muscles become larger and stronger with exercise. And when you stop exercising, the muscles shrink and you get weaker. That's why people say “Use it or lose it！”

But most people don't know that when they practice and learn new things, parts of their brain change and get larger a lot like muscles do when they exercise. Inside the cortex (皮层) of the brain are billions of tiny nerve cells, called neurons. The nerve cells have branches connecting them to other cells in a complicated network. Communication between these brain cells is what allows us to think and solve problems. When you learn new things, these tiny connections in the brain actually multiply and get stronger. The more you challenge your mind to learn, the more your brain cells grow. Then, things that you once found very hard or even impossible to do — like speaking a foreign language or doing algebra (代数) — seem to become easy after learning them for a period of time. The result is a stronger, smarter brain.

Scientists started thinking that the human brain could develop and change when they studied animals' brains. They found out that animals that lived in a challenging environment were more “perspicacious” — they were better at solving problems and learning new things.

1.According to the first paragraph，________.

A. the function of our brain is like that of the muscle

B. until now it's impossible to explain the brain's mystery

C. many people believe one's intelligence is naturally determined

D. one's brain grows stronger as the age increases

2.Training muscles is compared to ________.

A. using the brain

B. connecting things in your brain

C. lifting weights

D. doing research about the brain

3.What is Paragraph 3 mainly about_________?

The complex structure of the brain.

B. How changes in the muscles affect the brain.

C. The importance of the brain.

D. How the brain becomes stronger by learning new things.

4.What does the underlined word “perspicacious” in the last paragraph probably mean_________?

A. Strong.　　　B. Smart.　　         C. Popular.　         D. Active.

5.The paragraph that follows the passage will most probably talk about _______.

A. the differences between animals’ brains and humans’ brains

B. the relation between human brains and muscles

C. scientists’ findings about animals’ brains

D. how to make your brain smarter through self-development

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I work as a volunteer for an organization that helps the poor in Haiti. Recently I took my son Barrett there for a week, hoping to______him.

Before setting out, I told Barrett this trip would be tiring and______. For the first two days, he said almost nothing. I worried the trip was too______for a 17-year-old. Then, on Day three, as we were______over high rocky mountains, he turned to me and grinned(咧嘴笑), “Pretty hard.”

After that there was no turning back. A five-year-old girl, wearing a dress several sizes______large and broken shoes, followed Barrett around, mesmerized(着迷). He couldn’t stop______. Later he said______. “I wish I could speak French.” I was______-this from a boy who hated and______French classes throughout school.

Usually silent, he______Gaby, our host, and kept asking questions about the country and its people. He blossomed(活泼起来).

____, the moment that really took______breath away occurred in a village deep in the mountains. I was______a woman villager for an article. 135 centimeters tall, she was small in figure but strong in______. Through determination, she had learned to read and write, and______to become part of the leadership of the______.

Learning her story, Barrett was as______as I by this tiny woman’s achievements. His eyes were wet and there was a______of love and respect on his face. He had finally understood the importance of my work.

When leaving for home, Barrett even offered to stay______as a volunteer. My insides suddenly felt struck. This______achieved all I’d expected. Soon he will celebrate his 18th birthday. He’ll be a man.

1.A. comfort　　 B. please　　 C. attract　　 D. educate

2.A. rough　　 B. dangerous　　 C. troublesome　　 D. violent

3.A. little　　 B. much　　 C. fast　　 D. slow

4.A. moving　　 B. running　　 C. climbing　　 D. looking

5.A. too　　 B. very　　 C. even　　 D. so

6.A. joking　　 B. crying　　 C. shouting　　 D. smiling

7.A. patiently　　 B. regretfully　　 C. lightly　　 D. cheerfully

8.A. ashamed　　 B. disappointed　　 C. determined　　 D. surprised

9.A. took up　　 B. went in for　　 C. fought against　　 D. called off

10.A. befriended　　 B. disregarded　　 C. avoided　　 D. recognized

11.A. Thus　　 B. Even　　 C. Meanwhile　　 D. However

12.A. our　　 B. his　　 C. my　　 D. her

13.A. asking　　 B. interviewing　　 C. arranging　　 D. describing

14.A. brain　　 B. wish　　 C. will　　 D. health

15.A. appeared　　 B. struggled　　 C. hesitated　　 D. failed

16.A. village　　 B. city　　 C. organization　　 D. state

17.A. pleased　　 B. bored　　 C. touched　　 D. puzzled

18.A. combination　　 B. composition　　 C. connection　　 D. satisfaction

19.A. in　　 B. behind　　 C. out　　 D. away

20.A. interview　　 B. flight　　 C. article　　 D. trip

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One of the characteristics that make me different from many people is my adaptability—I'm________ and comfortable in new or unusual situations.

A. acceptable　　　 B. respectable

C. reliable　　　　 D. Flexible

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I’ve included some photos in my letter________will help you picture the places ________I

worked as a volunteer teacher.

A．that, which        B．which, where       C．which, that        D．\, in which

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Hundreds of people, policemen and civilians included, have got injured as a result of the political _______ in Hong Kong.

A. conflict　　　　　　 B. reform

C. progress　　　　　　 D. demand

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A. The presidium(主席团)

Our job includes the formation of an overall work plan and organization of activities; preparation for a communication platform between students and teachers; and co-ordination(协调) for the departments. We will try our best to serve all in our school.

B. Department of Culture and Propagation(宣传)

We design posters for all big events and activities on campus; we announce plans and activities; we distribute notices from the school and Students’ Union.

C. Department of Art and Sports

Our job is to arrange arts and sports activities and competitions. We are devoted to the encouragement of all in our school to show their talents, as well as to enjoy rich school lives.

D. Department of School Life Management

Our department aims to solve the problems that appeared in our students’ school life. We listen to opinions and suggestions about the school services and equipment. We report these suggestions to the school.

E. Department of Associations(社团;协会)

We are the organizers of the students’ associations. Our job is to manage activities of the students’ associations. We provide a rich and challenging after-school program for all of the students.

F. Department of External Relations

We are the connection between our school and our brother schools. We are the window to show our students’ talents. We demonstrate our advantages and characteristics through promotion and activities. Our target is to spread our reputation all over the country and overseas.

阅读下面学生会待聘人员信息，然后匹配人员与相关部门：

1.Simon has got many pen friends and net friends home and abroad. He loves this school and wishes that he could do something to have more people know about it, those excellent teachers and students, the activities, and its glorious achievements.

2.As an excellent basketball player, Jonathan plays an active part in all of the school’s activities. He thinks sport can help people keep healthy and everybody should take part. He wishes to arrange some activities that everybody could join in.

3.Frank showed his ability of organization when he was still a very young boy. As a student, he wishes he could do something to improve the relationship between the teaching staff and the students. And, as a matter of fact, he has that ability.

4.Jennifer is a kind and helpful girl who is always willing to offer a helping hand to whoever needs it. As a student, she knows that many of her schoolmates need help and care. She wishes that she could do something for them.

5.Flora’s majoring in fine arts and has a part-time job in an advertisement company. She once successfully designed a few movie posters and got much appreciation from the manager of the company. Now she wants to do something for Students’ Union.

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You will make much progress in English ________ you work hard.

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