题目内容
10.What do the world's most successful people all have in common?By examining the work habits of over 150greatest writers and artists and scientists,the researchers including Standford Professor Jeffrey Pfeffer found that high achievers like Robert Moses turn out to be all alike:
Busy!Busy!
(16)D In a study of general managers in industry,John Kotter reported that many of them worked 60to 65hours per week-which translates into at least six 10-hour days.The ability and willingness to work difficult and tiring hours has characterized many powerful figures.Energy and strength provide many advantages to those seeking to build power.
Just Say No!
The difference between successful people and very successful people is that very successful people say"no"to almost everything.And that's what gives them the time to accomplish so much.(17)B And focus means saying"no"to a lot of distractions (分神).
Know What You Are!
Ignore your weakness and keep improving your strengths.Don't waste time exploring skill areas where you have little competence.Instead,focus on-and build on-your strengths.(18)F
Create Good Luck!
Luck is not magical-there is a science to it.Richard Wiseman studied lucky people for his book Luck Factor,and broke down what they do right.(19)G By being more outgoing,open to new ideas,following the feeling that something is true,being optimistic,lucky people create possibilities.
Does applying these principles to your life actually work?Wiseman created a"luck school"to test the ideas-and it was a success.In total,80percent of people who attended Luck School said that their luck had increased.(20)C
A.Spend enough time to improve your weakness.
B.Achievement (成就)requires focus.
C.On average,these people reported that their luck had increased by more than 40percent.
D.They never stop working and they never lose a minute.
E.Busy people are more likely to be lucky.
F.This means knowing who you are,what you are and what you are good at.
G.Certain personality types (性格类型)are luckier because they behave in a way that offers the chance.
分析 文章讲述了成功的人所具有的共性,如:不浪费时间,注意力集中、对自己有清晰的认识等.
解答 DBFGC
16.D 上下文语境.根据该段的小标题Busy!Busy!,以及 many of them worked 60to 65hours per week很多人每周工作60-65个小时,推出这些人不会轻易浪费 一分钟,故选D符合 语境.
17.B 上下文理解.根据后句And focus means saying"no"to a lot of distractions (分神).告诉我们focus意味着对分神的东西说不,即成功需要focus,故选B.
18.F 上下文理解.根据该段小标题Know What You Are!以及上句focus on-and build on-your strengths可知,要认清自己的长处并清楚知道自己想要什么,故选F.
19.G 上下文 语境.通过后句的内容 By being more outgoing,open to new ideas,following the feeling that something is true,being optimistic,lucky people create possibilities可知,外向,开朗等这些性格都有助于你的运气,所以上句应该是和运气有关系的,即G符合.
20.C 上下文 语境.根据最后一句话In total,80percent of people who attended Luck School said that their luck had increased.得知,总共,80%的参加的人说他们的运气增加了,故选C符合语境.
点评 考生在答题时要整体把握全文,注意上下文语境的重要作用,并能通过一些关键词等信息来锁定答案.
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41.A.after | B.if | C.because | D.when |
42.A.smiled | B.burst | C.rejected | D.froze |
43.A.changed | B.balanced | C.weighed | D.supported |
44.A.example | B.picture | C.memory | D.call |
45.A.and | B.but | C.in case | D.in order |
46.A.normal | B.hard | C.wonderful | D.lame |
47.A.posting | B.polishing | C.handwriting | D.folding |
48.A.made sense of | B.come into being | C.kept in touch | D.got on with |
49.A.really | B.barely | C.still | D.also |
50.A.immediately | B.away | C.again | D.eventually |
51.A.gong through | B.breaking through | C.breaking away from | D.having access to |
52.A.dream | B.world | C.tip | D.warning |
53.A.mess | B.difference | C.effect | D.effort |
54.A.exploration | B.expectation | C.reply | D.greeting |
55.A.curious | B.confident | C.excited | D.hopeful |
56.A.anyone | B.her | C.someone | D.each other |
57.A.greatly | B.negatively | C.slightly | D.simply |
58.A.nature | B.ambition | C.honesty | D.goodness |
59.A.living | B.giving | C.desiring | D.wasting |
60.A.writing | B.appreciation | C.direction | D.protection |