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2.People who seem to have all the luck are not usually blessed by a large amount of good fortune.They simply have a healthy attitude,which enables them to make the most of situations.Here are some tips for creating your own luck.
1.Be Grateful For What You Have.
Some people are already lucky,and they just don'know it.(36)GFor example,you have a happy family,some wonderful friends,a roof over your head and food on the table.By acknowledging these things regularly,you can instantly feel luckier.
2.See the Good in the Past
People sometimes complain about their past for holding them back.They blame their parents or their schooling for not setting them up for success.But having a difficult life develops strengths and qualities you might never have got if you hadn't been through those tough situations.(37)B
3.Be Generous
If you want people to give you opportunities,you have to consider what you can do for others.(38)ABe generous with your time and attention,and you'll be surprised how many lucky opportunities people may offer you.
4.Be Open to New things
Luck doesn't just happen upon us-it comes to us when we're open.(39)ELearning new skills,visiting a new place,or trying a Dew hobby are all great ways of expanding your opportunities and your mindset.
5.Take Action
(40)DTake steps towards your  goals and dreams and greet every challenge with a positive mindset.You will find you create more luck in everyday life.

A.You cannot expect to receive if you never give.
B.So be grateful for the good that came from your past.
C.Many people spend time thinking about what they don't have.
D.You'll never create any luck if you sit there waiting for it to come.
E.Trying something new is a great way of getting more opportunities.
F.But often success comes from great determination rather than good luck.
G.Look at how lucky you already are instead of focusing on what's lacking.

分析 短文介绍了如何创造自己的运气,如:珍惜所拥有的、看到过去的好处、慷慨大方、接受新鲜事物等.

解答 36-40 GBAED
36.G 细节题.根据后句For example,you have a happy family,some wonderful friends,a roof over your head and food on the table.该例子说明要珍惜自己有的幸福,而不是要注重缺少的,故选G.
37.B 细节题.该段的标题See the Good in the Past建议我们要从过去中吸取一些好的经验教训,故选B.
38.A 细节题.该段If you want people to give you opportunities,you have to consider what you can do for others如果你想别人给你机会,你要考虑能为别人做什么,即不付出就别想回报,故选A.
39.E 细节题.该段的标题Be Open to New things以及Luck doesn't just happen upon us-it comes to us when we're open可知,建议我们要对新鲜事物持开放的态度,故选E.
40.D 细节题.该段的标题Take Action建议我们要采取行动,不要坐以待毙等着机会的来临,故选D.

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