Question

When something goes wrong, it can be very satisfying to say, “Well, it’s so-and-so’s mistake.” or “I know I’m late, but it’s not my mistake; the bus was late.” It is probably not your mistake, 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 paying attention to whom to blame and start paying attention to how to improve the situation. This is the winner’s key to success.

Winners are great at overcoming(克服) problems. For example, if you were late because the bus was late, maybe you need to leave home early. Or, you might call a taxi or call friends for help when in need. For another example, if your workmate causes you problems on the job for short of responsibility(责任心) 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 leave this person with some simple jobs. You should accept that the person is not reliable(可靠的) and find creative ways to work successfully regardless of how your workmate 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(挑战) and chances to develop their own talents. So, stop paying attention to “whose mistake 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. have responsible and able workmates

B. meet with fewer difficulties in their lives

C. blame themselves rather than others

D. deal with problems rather than blame others

2.When your workmate brings about a problem, you should .

A. blame him for his lack of responsibility

B. find a better way to overcome the problem

C. tell him to find the cause of the problem

D. ask a more able workmate for help

3.When problems happen, winners take them as .

A. excuses for their mistakes

B. difficulties to greater power

C. chances for self-development

D. challenges to their workmates

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

A. A Winner’s Secret B. A Winner’s Problem

C. A Winner’s ChanceD. A Winner’s Achievement

 

Answer 1

1.D

2.B

3.C

4.A

【解析】

试题分析：短文大意：本文主要讲述了一些成功人士的行事特征，告诉我们如何做一个成功的人．

1.1】段落大意题。阅读短文第一段This is the winner’s key to success.及本段描述可知，那些成功的人很少抱怨。故选D。

2.2】细节理解题。根据短文第二段For another example, if your workmate causes you problems on the job for short of responsibility(责任心) or ability, find ways of dealing with his irresponsibility or inability rather than simply blame the person.描述，可知你应该想出更好的办法来克服这个问题。故选B。

3.3】细节理解题。根据短文最后一段They are just better at seeing those problems as challenges(挑战) and chances to develop their own talents.描述，可知那些成功的人会把生活中的困难当做是自我发展的机会。故选C。

4.4】标题归纳题。阅读短文可知，本文主要讲述了一些成功人士的行事特征，告诉我们如何做一个成功的人．故选A。

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