The Most Direct Solution to Any Problem

When trying to solve various problems in life, an approach I find very useful is to first identify what I’d consider the most direct solution, regardless of how I feel about actually implementing (实施) it. What is the clearest, most direct path to my goal or the most efficient way to get around an obstacle?

Many problems will have multiple direct solutions, but often these solutions will be unpleasant at first glance because they’ll require courage, self-discipline, creativity, or persistence to implement.  1. 

For example, suppose you want to lose weight. And suppose we can say that one of direct solutions is to eat the same as you’re eating now and increase your exercise output by 500 calories a day.   2. It may require discipline and persistence, but most people would agree that it will work if you follow through.

Another example:   3.  However, you don’t know how that person feels about you. One direct solution would be to simply walk up, explain your thoughts and feelings, and ask if she or he is interested in discussing the possibility of a closer relationship. This will take less than a minute to say, and whatever the outcome is, at least you know where you stand.   4.          Anyhow it’s very simple and straightforward.

  5.  What’s the simplest and quickest way to reach your goal, assuming that you had limitless courage and discipline?

A.Of course this solution may require a lot of courage toovercome the possibility of rejection.

B.But if we can get ourselves to follow through, we know the solutions will actually work.

C.See if you can identify the most direct solution to some of your problems.

D.So the best way to overcome the difficulty is to ask your friends for advice.

E. If you implement this rather simple solution, you’ll lose weight.

F. Suppose you’re interested in starting a relationship with someone.

G. However, the solution implemented does not work.

 

第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)

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Children have gentle minds. To find the best way to teach children to share and care is easy. Kids are naturally attracted to animals.   71   Also we can show them the cow eating grass on a farm.

Making them have a look at the animals that are dying out and rare pictures from newspapers is another exciting way to make them love animals. The effects of pollution are difficult for them to understand.     72   There are great pictures of animals like cute rabbits and gorillas.

73    Tell them they are our friends, so we can’t hurt them.Take them to the conservation park and show them a monkey or a rare bird. Show them the types of penguins. Teach your children that animals can feel pain but cannot express themselves like us.    74    If you have pets at home, let them accompany your children deal with them well.

One could call an ambulance for injured dogs or nurse a sick animal back to health. Taking a nature walk is liked by kids and also the best way to get along with the family. Kids love to see some newborn dogs and the mother nursing them.     75     .

A.otions are well understood by children and they may have the same feeling.

B.ildren all like small animals, but they don’t consider them as their friends.

C.ach them never to throw stones to hit animals.

D.is can make children know how to care others.

E.e could teach them to be kind to ants and show them how they carry food to save for the rainy day.

F.rents should protect the environment first.

G.erefore one could tell them that the environment should be(kept ) clean.

 

阅读理解。
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
     In America, seldom do you go anywhere without hearing a principle called WIN-WIN. 1
However, as time goes by, I have gradually comprehended the meaning of WIN-WIN principle- it is
the attitude of seeking mutual benefit.
     When I was little, I used to play Chinese checkers(跳棋)which include two basic tactics(战术)
: 2 The other is to block the passages of your rival. Players may apply these two totally different
approaches in the game, but the key for the player to win is to continuously create paths for him even
if his opponent may take advantage of it. 3 Meanwhile, some player may take another approach to
prevent his opponent from moving forward at all costs. By this he may get a short-term benefit, but
couldn’t fix attention on the final goal, thus he would never truly develop further.
     4 Its core is to achieve your objective while giving other people some benefits, so there is no real
loser. One example of applying the WIN-WIN principle is the voluntary system in the US. 5
    It is quite usual that some people are too selfish and never take other people’s interests into
consideration, while someone who really has courage to do something for the public is often called
"foolish" or "stupid". Actually helping other people can be of great delight to the helper, for he can also
learn something crucial for his life such as sympathy, care, devotion, etc. So only if you take other
people’s interests into earnest consideration can you assure your own gain.
A. Playing Chinese checkers really needs skill.
B. In the 1990s, a strategy called WIN-WIN became widespread in the western world.
C. It was important for me after I knew its meaning.
D. One is to create paths for yourself.
E. Most Americans advocate the spirit of social service and voluntary contribution.
F. It sounded strange to me at first.
G. Finally he can always reach the destination a few steps ahead of the other player.

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