When we think of leadership, we often think of strength and power. But what are these really, and how do they operate?

Leadership today is not about forcing others to do things, If this is even possible. it is short-term , and tends to backfire. If you order someone to do something against their will. they may do it because they feel they must , but the anger they feel will do more harm in the long-term , They will also experience fear.

Fear causes the thinking brain to shut down, making the person unable to function at his or her best . If they associate you with this emotion of fear. They will become less functional around you , and you will have succeeded in not only shooting yourself in the foot . but possibly making a very good employee or partner unable to perform effectively . Fear has no place in leadership.

The way we influence people in a lasting way is by our own character, and our understanding and use of emotion. We can order someone to do something , which may be part of the work day; or we can employ them at the emotional level , so they became fully devoted to the projects and provide some of their own motivation(积极性)。Today’s work place is all about relationships as a human being as well as a worker. Everyone produces just a bit more for someone they like. Leaders understand the way things work. They know the pay check is not the single most motivating factor (因素) in the work life of most people.

The true strength of leadership is an inner strength that comes from the confidence of emotional intelligence---knowing your own emotions, and how to handle them, and those of others . Developing your emotional intelligence is the single best thing you can do if you want to develop your relationships with people around you, which is the key to the leadership skills .

52. An employee may have a feeling of fear in the work place when___.

A. he is forced to do things                 B. be cannot work at his best

C. . he feels his brain shut down          D. he thinks of his work as too heavy

53. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. People tend to associate leadership with fear

B. Working conditions affect people’s physical health

C. Good relationship is the key to business success

D. Smart people are more functional in the work place.

54. To positively influence employees a leader should first of all __

A. provide better suggestions               B. develop his own personality

C. five his employees a pay raise          D. hide his own emotion of fear

55.Good leadership is mainly seen in a leader’s ability to___

A . provide a variety of project for employees     B. help raise employee’s living standards

C. give employees specific instructions               D. deal wisely with employees’ emotions


Students often meet with questions as follows: bullied by someone, worried about a weak subject, puzzled by family problems or concerned about pets at home. All the questions above may make you not concentrated on your study. Who can you turn to if you are such an unlucky student? A great person to share your thoughts and feelings with is your school counselor(顾问).
Add school counselors to the list of people you can turn to when you need help. They know how to listen and can help kids with life’s challenges (挑战) . Counselors have special training in how to help kids solve problems, make decisions, and stand up for themselves. That doesn’t means your counselor will wave a magic wand and the problem will go away. But it does mean he or she will help you cope with (应付) it. Coping is an important word to know. Sometimes, kids and grown-ups have difficult problems. Coping means that someone is trying to handle these problems and make things better.
Your school counselor is available for you and wants to make your school experience the best it can be. The counselor’s job is to take your problem seriously and help you find a solution. The counselor also wants to help you learn as much as you can in class, be a contributing member of the school community, and be a positive influence on your environment.
60. From the underlined sentences we may infer that ______.
A. school counselor is one of those who can help you
B. school counselors are those you can make friends with
C. one needs various people to help him or her
D. one has to know and deal with all kinds of people at school
61. According to the passage, which of the following happens that you may not turn to the counselors?
A. Other students treat you cruelly.      B. You are too poor to go school
C. You are weak in one subject         D. You have family problems.
62. What does the writer think of the school counselors?
A. They can solve any question you meet with
B. They can help students get their life or study improved.
C. They are as important as teachers at school.
D. They may punish those who have bullied you
63. Which of the following may be the best title of the passage? _____.
A. School counselors   B. School problems   C. Students’ problems     D. Free counselors

It is reasonable to say that every teenager can be affected by peer pressure (从众心理) at some point. Every day, in any high school, peer pressure has a major influence over the behavior of teenagers. It can be as subtle (微妙的) as being persuaded to be late for class or as extreme as a dangerous drug. Whether subtle or extreme, peer pressure can have damaging, sometimes life changing, and even serious results.
“Teens don’t often consider the long-term results that some behavior can cause,” said Terri Price, a researcher. “Peer pressure can be very difficult to handle for many teens because of their fears of not fitting in”. Peer pressure has always been part of teen life, but teens experience it differently than their former generations did in the past. Sources of peer pressure have increased because of the Internet and other electronic communications.
Recognizing peer pressure can be as simple as noticing that you have been asked to do something that you are not comfortable with. “Listen to your instinct (直觉) , which is a sign for whether something is right or wrong. If it feels wrong, then most likely it is. ”says Price.
Teens are in a time of life when they are still discovering who they are. Many teens are influenced by peer pressure because of their insecurities (不安全感). This can make them helpless especially when their self-control is weak or they lack healthy support, causing them to take risky behavior or turn to unhealthy support.
Dealing with peer pressure is a topic of concern for teens. People can say, “Just say no,” but the truth is that the statement is easier said than done.
【小题1】The underlined word “it” in Paragraph 2 refers to                .

A.the InternetB.teen life
C.peer pressureD.the fear of not fitting in
【小题2】You can know whether a teen suffers peer pressure by watching            .
A.whether he often surfs the Internet
B.whether he can get security
C.whether it is subtle or extreme
D.whether he feels comfortable with it
【小题3】Why are teens easily influenced by peer pressure?
A.Because they don’t have the feeling of safety.
B.Because they are afraid of fitting in or being accepted.
C.Because they need support for their health.
D.Because they have nobody to turn to when in trouble.
【小题4】According to the passage, we can know that dealing with peer pressure is        
A.easy B.hard C.a new topicD.an impossible task

It was in my high school science class.I was doing a task in front of the classroom with my favorite shirt on.

         A   36   came."Nice shirt," I smiled from ear to ear.Then another voice said, "That shirt belonged to my dad.Greg's mother works for my family.We were going to   37   that shirt away, but gave it to her   38 ." I was speechless.I wanted to hide.

         I   39  me shirt in the back of the closet and told my mom what had happened.She then dialed her   40__, "I will no longer work for your family," she told him.That night, Mom told my dad that she couldn’t clean anymore; she knew her life's   41   was something greater.

         The next morning she   42   with the personnel manager at the Board of Education.Ke told her that without a proper education she could not teach.So Mom decided to__43__a university.

         After the first year in college, she went back to the personnel manager.He said, "You are 44    aren't you? I think I have a___45_for you as a teacher's assistant.This opportunity deals with children who are mentally challenged with little or no chance of  46  Mom accepted the opportunity very   47

         For almost five years, as a teacher's assistant, she saw teacher after teacher give up on the children and quit, feeling   48 .Then one day, the personnel manager and the principal   49   in her classroom.The principal said, "We have watched how you   50   the children and how they communicate with you and admire your hard-working   51   over the last five years.We are all in  52  that you should be the teacher of this class."

         My mom spent more than 20 years there.  53   her career, she was voted Teacher of the Year.All of this came about because of the  54   comment made in my classroom that day.Mom showed me how to handle   55__situations and never give up.

1.A.noise                             B.voice                     C.sound                     D.tune

2.A- get                           B.take                 C.carry                  D.throw

3.A.otherwise  B.anyhow                               C.instead              D.actually

4.A.settled    B.pushed                                 C.stored                 D.stuck

5.A.teacher    B.employer                             C.director          D.adviser

6.A.purpose   B.encouragement                    C.achievement        D.victory

7.A.went      B.met                                C.worked                 D.stayed

8.A.visit      B.continue                                C.attend              D.prepare

9.A.serious    B.fortunate                          C.careful              D.responsible

10.A.career    B.duty                                 C.position                D.part

11.A.learning  B.judging                                  C.obeying            D.imagining

12.A.patiently  B.eagerly                               C.successfully          D.skillfully

13.A.upset                       B.frightened          C.guilty               D.ashamed

14.A.looked up B.went up                                C.took up              D.showed up

15.A.believe   B.protect                              C.treat            D.receive

16.A.spirit                           B.intention               C.action               D.attempt

17.A.discussion B.argument                            C.disagreement       D.agreement

18.A.At       B.During                                   C.On                     D.With

19.A.worthless  B.thoughtless                        C.hopeless           D.helpless

20.A.challenging B.different                              C.dangerous      D.strange

 

When something goes wrong,it can be very satisfying to say, “Well, it’s so-and-so’s fault.” or “I know I’m late,but it’s not my fault; the car broke down.” It is probably not your fault,but once you form the habit of blaming somebody or something else for a bad situation,you are a loser. You have no power and could do nothing that helps change the situation. However, you can have great power over what happens to you if you stop focusing on whom to blame and start focusing on how to remedy the situation. This is the winner’s key to success.

Winners are great at overcoming problems. For example, if you were late because your car broke down, maybe you need to have your car examined more regularly. Or, you might start to carry along with you the useful phone numbers, so you could call for help when in need. For another example, if your colleague (同事) causes you problems on the job for lack of responsibility or ability, find ways of dealing with his irresponsibility or inability rather than simply blame the person. Ask to work with a different person, or don’t rely on this person. You should accept that the person is not reliable and find creative ways to work successfully regardless of how your colleague fails to do his job well.

This is what being a winner is all about—creatively using your skills and talents so that you are successful no matter what happens. Winners don’t have fewer problems in their lives; they have just as many difficult situations to face as anybody else. They are just better at seeing those problems as challenges and opportunities to develop their own talents. So, stop focusing on “whose fault it is.” Once you are confident about your power over bad situations, problems are just stepping stones for success.

1.According to the passage, winners        .

A. deal with problems rather than blame others

B. meet with fewer difficulties in their lives

C. have responsible and able colleagues

D. blame themselves rather than others

2. The underlined word remedy in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to        .

A. avoid         B.  accept             C. improve           D. consider

3.When your colleague brings about a problem, you should         .

A. find a better way to handle the problem

B. blame him for his lack of responsibility

C. tell him to find the cause of the problem

D. ask a more able colleague for help

4.Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

A. A Winner’s Opportunity.          B. A Winner’s Secret.   

C. A Winner’s Problem.            D. A Winner’s Achievement.

 

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