Question

【题目】 The TED speaker series features “ideas worth spreading.” With over 1,400 to choose from, we’ve selected a few that are perfect for students.

1.Larry Smith: Why You Will Fail to Have a Great Career

We humans have an excellent ability to make excuses for ourselves. Larry Smith, a professor of economics at the University of Waterloo in Canada, tells us why most of us will fail to have a great career. But there is a way out— if you don’t make excuses for yourself and try to pursue your passion.

2.Andy Puddicombe: All It takes Is 10 Mindful Minutes

Between dance team, volunteering and—oh, right—lectures, your life’s crazy factor is about to go way up. In this entertaining and informative talk, mindfulness expert Andy Puddicombe teaches us how to be “more healthy, more mindful and less distracted” by taking just 10 minutes out of the day to be more present.

3.Shane Koyczan: To This DAY For the Bullied and Beautiful

This talk is sure to stay with you. Shane Koyczan’s “To this DAY” is an affecting spoken-word poem about bullying and being different that gained over 10 million views on YouTube. In this talk, Koyczan gives a live reading of the poem, along with some stories about his background.

4.Susan Cain: The power of Introverts

Does a cup of tea and a good book sound like a perfect Friday night? In this personal talk, Susan Cain argues that introverts have important talents and abilities. Our culture may value being social and outgoing, but the world needs all kinds.

【1】What does Larry Smith advise students to do for a good career?

A.Never make excuses for yourself.B.Never be bullied and different.

C.Take 10 mindful minutes every day.D.Value being social and outgoing.

【2】Whose talk can make people know about his background?

A.Susan Cain’s.B.Larry Smith’s.C.Shane Koyczan’s.D.Andy Piddicombe’s.

【3】What does the underlined word “introverts” in the last paragraph mean?

A.性格急躁者.B.性格沉着者.C.性格外向者.D.性格内向者.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】A

【2】C

【3】D

【解析】

本文是一篇说明文，文章主要挑选了4名学生的演讲传播TED演讲者系列思想。

【1】细节理解题。根据第2大段“But there is a way out— if you don’t make excuses for yourself and try to pursue your passion. ”不要为自己找借口，追求你的激情。可知，故选A。

【2】细节理解题。根据第4大段“In this talk, Koyczan gives a live reading of the poem, along with some stories about his background.” 在这次演讲中，Koyczan现场朗读了这首诗，并讲述了他的一些背景故事。可知，故选C。

【3】词义猜测题。根据第5大段“Our culture may value being social and outgoing, but the world needs all kinds.”我们的文化重视社交的外向，但是世界需要各种各样的人。可知，这个单词是内向的人。故选D。