题目内容
16.If something that you're doing doesn't challenge you,then it doesn't change you.We all need some normal stress in our lives,after all.(36)G So challenge the following limits:Figure out what you're scared of and do it continuously.
If you're a salesman,and you're scared of talking to people personally or over the phone,now,instead of being scared and thinking you'll fail,spend at least five minutes a day to pick up the phone and make a call.(37)B But don't stop on the first try!Eventually,you can look at fear in the eyes and say,"Go on,I'm not scared!"
(38)F
Make sure this hobby is not linked to your career; you have to relax and relieve your stress while performing this.Some examples might be cooking,sewing,painting and so on.Apart from helping you challenge yourself,taking a class for your hobby may also give you extra income.
Set aside at least nine minutes a day for physical exercise.
(39)CA simple 9-minute run around your neighborhood can do wonders for yourself.Exercise can not only help you maintain your regular weight,but also make you feel better about yourself.
Travel and allow yourself to be interested in new people.
Don't just limit yourself to your fellow travelers-try to connect with the service staff.You never know what kind of people they're going to be.Get out of your house or go online right now to book your class.(40)E
A. You should do it continuously.
B. Someone may hang up on you.
C. You don't need to go to the gym.
D. Running in the gym may be a better choice.
E. Start to travel now and learn to challenge yourself.
F. Take a class for a hobby you've been wanting to develop.
G. You can never see any improvement if you stick to your comfort zone.
分析 如果一件事情对于你来说没有任何挑战,那么它将也不能改变你.对此作者给出了几条建议,认为人们不应该局限于现状,应走出舒适圈,挑战自我.
解答 1.G;理解判断题,根据If something that you're doing doesn't challenge you,then it doesn't change you. We all need some normal stress in our lives,after all.可知这里想说如果你坚持你的舒适,你绝不会看到任何提高,故选G.
2.B; 细节理解题,根据If you're a salesman,and you're scared of talking to people personally or over the phone,now,instead of being scared and thinking you'll fail,spend at least five minutes a day to pick up the phone and make a call.可知这里想说有人可能会让你精神不安,故选B.
3.F;判断推理题,根据前文可知作者建议学习一个与自己的工作无关的爱好,在做那件事情的时候要能放松压力.F选项Take a class for a hobby you've been wanting to develop符合语境.故选F.
4.C;判断推理题,根据A simple 9-minute run around your neighborhood can do wonders for yourself.Exercise can not only help you maintain your regular weight,but also make you feel better about yourself.可知这里想说你没有必要去健身房,故选C.
5.E;细节理解题,分析语境可知最后一段主要讲离开常规的生活去旅行,挑战自我.E选项Start to travel now and learn to challenge yourself符合语境,故选E.
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