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While you may think that being smart and talented would logically make someone successful in running a business, unfortunately, this is often not the case.

This problem starts back in school when the stressful “group projects” are first assigned .The smartest don’t want to risk their grade in the class by dividing the work equally and hoping that an average student does his part well. They just take over and do the whole project themselves.

And thus begins the smart-people work cycle. The smartest people do just about everything better than most everyone else until it comes to running a business. They are not better; they are screwed(束缚). A smart person who can’t stand someone else doing a job badly does everything himself. Then, he is stuck with the one-man band “job-business” and ends up not being able to grow. However, it is quite interesting and strange that some slackers(偷懒的人) are better suited to be a business leader than the “smart” people. They figured out early on to surround themselves with smart people who would do the work that they themselves don’t want to do.

Smart and talented people often have a gift for the unusual, complicated or different. They don’t like to follow the KISS principle (keep it simple, stupid), which is required to make a business succeed. Maybe you think the global presence of McDonald’s complex, but in fact, in the company, every single task is broken down into easy-to-follow steps and everything has been standardized. These successful companies have just a few smart enough people to run the majority of the tasks in a way that can’t be screwed up by their average employees. So, being smart or talented isn’t going to help you unless you can use your talent to figure out a way to simplify those tasks that will make a business successful.

Another issue with the smart people starting businesses is that they often have the most to lose. The smarter you are, the more choices you have available to you. You will be able to make a lot of money in various fields and have room in your career to become promoted. This means that when you start a business, you have a lot more to risk than those who are not equally smart. This is often referred to as the “golden handcuffs” dilemma.

So, don’t be surprised when the person “MOST Likely to Succeed” from high school ends up as an employee and it is one average student that finds success in his or her own business.

1.In group work, smart students often take over the whole project because they believe ______.

A. the work is not divided equally

B. they can perform better than others

C. the group projects are too stressful

D. average students are unwilling to take part

2.McDonald’s is used as an example to prove that ______.

A. a business calls for smart people’s talent

B. average employees can perform complex tasks

C. smart people are important for a successful business

D. simplified tasks are required for the success of a business

3.The underlined expression in Paragraph 5 refers to the situation where smart people ______.

A. have fewer choices in a company

B. risk more when starting business

C. are unwilling to put money to a business

D. can have a good income in many different fields

4.What is the best title for the passage?

A. Potentials for Success

B. Bases for Business

C. The Ordinary Achieve Bigger Success?

D. Talent Means Successful Business?

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

While it’s books that make a library, being in lovely surroundings may provide inspiration and help you work a little bit harder. Here are some of the coolest libraries of the world.

Library of Birmingham – Birmingham, U.K.

The new Library of Birmingham is said to be not only Britain’s biggest public library, but also the largest in Europe. Designed by Dutch architects, this replacement for the Birmingham Central Library was opened in 2013 and has a wealth of resources within its walls, including adults and kids’ libraries, music collections, a Shakespeare Memorial Room, and even a gym room. Gardens crown the roof, while the changing seasons bring variations in the shadows and reflections inside.

National Library　 of France – Paris, France

The National Library of France, which now contains an astonishing collection of 30 million, dates back to the 14th century and this royal library was set up at the Louvre by King Charles V. The Library was moved to Rue de Richelieu site in 1868, with major design work carried out by French architects Henri Labrouste and, following his death, Jean-Louis Pascal. Here, the reading rooms are elegance itself. There are more than just books to be found.

State Library of New South Wales – Sydney, Australia

The public State Library of New South Wales holds the honor of being the oldest institution of its kind in Australia. It was originally set up as the Australian Subscription Library in 1826, but it wasn’t until 1942 that its permanent home was ready. Designed by Sydney architect Walter Liberty Vernon and completed in 1910, the magnificent sandstone Mitchell Wing is one of the architectural highlights.

Seattle Central Library – Seattle, Washington, USA

Seattle Central Library’s distinctive design ensures it stands out. Architect Rem Koolhaas is one of the names attached to its design. Architects sought to envelop the 11-story building with “a layer of transparency”, using a skin of glass and metal. The finished article houses about 1.45 million books and other things, as well as more than 400 computers available for public use. The building, which opened in 2004, was included on the American Institute of Architects’ list of America’s 150 favorite buildings in 2007.

1.Which of the following library has the longest history?

A. Library of Birmingham B. National Library of France

C. State Library of New South Wales D. Seattle Central Library

2.What can you do in Library of Birmingham?

A. Attend a concert. B. Act a play.

C. Take some exercise. D. Enjoy new technology.

3.What do National Library of France and Seattle Central Library have in common?

A. They have computers available. B. They were moved to a new place.

C. They won awards for architecture. D. They were designed by more than one person.

高二英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析

There are three things that will get you ahead in life: good looks, smarts, and being considered as being smart. 1. And unluckily most of us are not good-looking. Let’s explore some different ways to become smarter.

2. College doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll be smarter, just educated. It means you’ll be exposed to many different ideas and hopefully you’ll learn how to think. Being able to think outside the box and for yourself are features smart people possess.

Read books and educational magazines. 3. Educational magazines are a wealth of knowledge you can share with others, thus making you sound very smart. If you do watch television, try watching something that you can learn.

Expand your vocabulary. Try to learn one new word a week. It doesn’t seem like much, but adding 52 new words to your vocabulary will really make you appear much smarter. Subscribing（订阅）to vocabulary. com is a good start. 4. This way you’re actually getting 365 words a year, but that is usually more than most people can absorb.

Don’t repeat everything people tell you until you know that it’s true. 5. They hear a strange claim and they repeat it to the nearest ear. You can do much harm to your seek for being smart if you are known for giving bad information.

A. Go to college and get an education.

B. The first is God-given.

C. Get educated inside or outside college.

D. You will have a new word sent to your email address daily.

E. The programs actually provide you with information you can use.

F. Uneducated people and people not considered as being smart tend to do this.

G. Reading books works the brain out more than viewing television.

高二英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析

Common sense would tell us that physically active children may be more likely to become active and healthy adults.

In the United States, elementary and middle schools are advised to give students two and a half hours of physical activity a week. That is what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Heart Association recommend. They say high schools should provide about four hours of physical activity each week.

Yet many schools across the country have reduced their physical education programs. Just this week, a study reported that life expectancy has fallen or is no longer increasing in some parts of the United States. The situation is worst among poor people in the southern states, and especially women. Public health researchers say it is largely the result of increases in fatness, smoking and high blood pressure. They also blame differences in health services around the country.

In 2006, a study found that only four percent of primary schools provided daily physical education all year for all grades. This was true of eight percent of middle schools and two percent of high schools. The study also found that twenty-two percent of all schools did not require students to take any P.E.

Charlene Burgeson , a health expert says one problem for P.E. teachers is that schools are under pressure to put more time into academic subjects. Also, parents may agree that children need exercise in school. Yet many parents today still have bad memories of being chosen last for teams because teachers favored the good athletes in class.

But experts say P.E. classes have changed. They say the goal has moved away from competition and toward personal performance, as a way to build a lifetime of activity. These days, teachers often lead activities like weight training and yoga.

Some parents like the idea of avoiding competitive sports in P.E. class. Yet others surely dislike that idea. In the end, schools may find themselves in a no-win situation.

1. The underlined word “expectancy” in Paragraph 3 probably means “”

2.According to the passage which of the following may not lead to poor health?

3. What can be inferred after you read this passage?

4. What is the main idea about this passage?

高二英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析

If you think that running marathons will help you live a long and healthy life，new research may come as a shock．According to a recent scientific study，people who do a very strenuous workout are as likely to die as people who do no exercise at all．

Scientists in Denmark have been studying over 1，000 joggers（慢跑者） and non-joggers for 12 years．The death rates（率） from the sample group suggest that people who jog at a moderate(适合的) pace two or three times a week for less than two and a half hours in total are least likely to die．

The best speed to jog at was found to be about 5 miles per hour．The research suggests that people who jog more than three times a week or at higher speeds of over 7 mph die at the same rate as non-joggers．The scientists think that this is because strenuous exercise causes structural changes to the heart and arteries(动脉)．Over time，this can cause serious injuries．

Peter Schnohr，a researcher in Copenhagen，said，“If your goal is to decrease（减少） risk of death and improve life expectancy，jogging a few times a week at a moderate pace is a good strategy（策略）．Anything more is not just unnecessary，and it may be harmful．”

The implications（含义） of this are that moderate forms of exercise such as tai chi，yoga and brisk walking may be better for us than “iron man” events，triathlons（三项全能） and long-distance running and cycling．According to Jacob Louis Marott，another researcher in the study，“You don’t actually have to do that much to have a good impact（影响） on your health．And perhaps you shouldn’t actually do too much”．

1.The underlined word “strenuous” in Paragraph l is closest in meaning to“___________”．

A．hard　　　　　　　　 B．regular

C．practical　　　　　 D．flexible（灵活的）

2.The author presents some figures in Paragraph 2 to ___________．

A．suggest giving up jogging

B．show risks of doing sports

C．provide supportive evidence（证据）

D．introduce the research process（过程）

3.According to the scientists，why is too much exercise harmful？

A．It may injure the heart and arteries．

B．It can make the body tired out．

C．It will bring much pressure．

D．It consumes too much energy．

4.What can be inferred from the text？

A．No exercise at all is the best choice．

B．More exercise means a healthier life．

C．Marathons runners are least likely to die．

D．Proper exercise contributes to good health．

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Ways to Help You Land That Promotion

You may think you know how to be a shining star a work. But we spoke to bosses and experts to find out what moves they truly appreciate and will help you get ahead.

Stop surfing the Internet.

It's fine to shop for your daughter's birthday present or scan your Facebook timeline. 1. “I hate seeing people do it," says a partner at an accounting firm in New Jersey. He says employees should resolve to work a full day—without traveling into cyberspace. Give your employer that full day that you're being paid for.

2.

Think about how you can stretch your role. Are there any projects outside the scope of your job that you could help with? Then actively ask to join those teams or groups. Brainstorm ideas and work with your manager to put them into practice. Your efforts won't go unnoticed.

Never be afraid to ask questions.

Asking for help isn't a sign of weakness or failure. 3.No matter how new or old your job is, it's always fine to ask about something you're unsure of rather than make a mistake.

Stop and think

In this day and age of go! go! go!, sometimes you need to take it down a level. Think tasks through and analyze them before making a decision. 4..　 I Quick judgments can lead to unnecessary mistakes. Sometimes it's best to think first, then act—even if it slows things down.

Take pride in what you do.

5.. You contribute to the successes (and failures) of your colleagues, projects, and company. Be a champion of your work and organization. It's a collaborative and worthwhile effort.

A. Go above and beyond.

B. Become a problem solver.

C. But don't do it on company time.

D. Create space between your thought and your actions.

E. It's totally acceptable to admit when you need some guidance.

F. Everything that happens at your workplace has your name on it.

G. You have to deal with change in the workplace, whether you like it or not.

高二英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析

The culture and customs of New Zealand are incredibly unique. You would never think that a country 1. (locate) in the corner of the world would be so multi-cultural, but you 2. (real) don’t realize how different, it is until you arrive. There are literally people from all over the world that live in New Zealand. Most of the island is inhabited by immigrants from 3. (Europe) countries, but the “minorities” on the island make 4. a majority of the population. The native Maori play a large role in society, and many of their customs 5. (combine) with modern ones.

There are many Asians and Africans who have also immigrated to the country over the years, 6. (make) it a melting pot of cultures. But it’s not like many other 7. (country) where there seems to be tension among the different cultures. People in New Zealand believe in a principe that they call “a fair go”. 8. something goes wrong, then people in New Zealand are more likely to give others 9. second chance so that they can prove 10. (them) or show that things can be done differently.

高二英语语法填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

Think to yourself that every day is your last and the hour to which you do not look forward may come as a（n） ________ surprise.

A.welcomed B.welcoming C.welcome D.unwelcome

高二英语单项填空困难题查看答案及解析

People realize that, 1. animals may not have the same intelligence as human beings, they are smart enough to learn certain things.

Dogs are 2. (extreme) useful as companions for blind people. When a dog has been properly trained, he will always lead his master 3. the right direction and keep him out of danger.

Horses are also able to learn many things. Horses that are used for guard or police duty must learn never to 4. (frighten) of noises, traffic, and other disturbances. Racing horses are also quite strong. Therefore, it is necessary for those people 5. train them to be very patient and understanding.

The moving pictures and television can use 6. (train) animals too. Some animals, such as monkeys and foxes, are easy to film. 7. you have to do is make a trail in front of the camera by dragging something that smells good to 8. animals over the ground. Big animals, such as lions and tigers, can be photographed as they bound happily back to 9. families and dinner. If a movie actor is nearby, the well-trained animal will pay no attention to him. 10., the audience may imagine that the actor escaped a terrible death by the skin of his teeth.

高二英语短文填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

As the richest country in the world, you'd expect that Qatar would also be the happiest. And you'd also expect Japanese people to be extremely positive, seeing as though they have the highest life expectancy. But clearly wealth and good health do not guarantee happiness after both countries failed to make the top ten most positive countries.

The poll (民意测验 ) of nearly 150,000 people around the world found that seven of the world's 10 countries with the most upbeat attitudes are in Latin America. Gallup asked about 1,000 people in each of 148 countries if they were well­rested, had been treated with respect, smiled or laughed a lot, learned or did something interesting and felt feelings of enjoyment the previous day.

In Panama and Paraguay, 85 percent of those polled said yes to all five, putting those countries at the top of the list. They were followed　 closely　 by　 El Salvador,　 Venezuela, Trinidad and Tobago, Thailand, Guatemala, the Philippines, Ecuador and Costa Rica.

The people least likely to report positive emotions lived in Singapore, the wealthy and orderly city­state that ranks among the most developed in the world. Other wealthy countries also sat surprisingly low on the list. Germany and France tied with the poor African state of Somaliland for 47th place.

Many of the seven countries which were most positive do poorly in traditional measures of well­being, like Guatemala, a country torn by decades of civil war followed by waves of gang­driven criminality that give it one of the highest killing rates in the world. Guatemala sits just above Iraq on the United Nations' Human Development Index, a composite of life expectancy, education and per capital income. But it ranks seventh in positive emotions.

In Guatemala, it's a culture of friendly people who are always smiling,　 said Luz Castillo,　 a 30­year­old surfing instructor. Despite all the problems that we're facing, we're surrounded by natural beauty that lets us get away from it all.

The poll shows that prosperous nations can also be deeply unhappy ones. And poverty­stricken ones are often positive, or at least a close approximation (类似事物) of it.

1.________ may feel the most unhappy according to the poll.

A．People from Qatar　　　　　 B．People from Thailand

C．People from Japan　　　　　 D．People from Singapore

2.The underlined word “Gallup” in Paragraph 2 refers to ________.

A．a country　 B．a polling organization

C．a person　 D．a magazine

3.Which of the following is NOT included in the United Nations' Human Development Index?

A．Life expectancy. B．Education.

C．Natural beauty.　 D．Per capital income.

4.What's the best title of the text?

A．Happiness does not depend on wealth

B．How to live happily?

C．Health leads to happiness

D．What are the standards to be happy men?

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析