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Trust is in rare supply these days. People are having trouble trusting each other, according to an AP-GFK poll conducted in November 2013, which found that Americans are suspicious of each other in their everyday life. Only one-third of Americans say most people can be trusted—down from half who felt that way in 1972. A record high of nearly two-thirds says “you can’t be too careful” in dealing with people in 2013.
This can be carried over into the workplace, where employees want their leaders to be more trustworthy. Employees have grown tired of unexpected outcomes resulting from the lack of preparation. They want to be informed of any change management efforts before—not after the fact. Employees desire to know what is expected of them and be given the opportunity to better themselves, rather than be told they are not qualified for new roles and responsibilities.
Here are four early warning signs for you to course-correct when employees are having trouble trusting their leaders.
Lack courage
Leaders that don’t stand up for what they believe in are difficult to respect and trust. Too many leaders waste too much of their valuable time trying to act like other leaders in the organization—rather than attempting to establish their own identity and leadership style. Employees know that if their leaders are not savvy (精明) enough to move themselves into a position of greater influence, it will make it much more difficult for them to get noticed and discovered as well. When leaders lack the courage to enable their full potential and that of others, it becomes a challenge to trust.
Self-centered
When a leader is only looking out for themselves and lacks any sense of commitment to the advancement of their employees—this shuts off employees quickly. Great leaders are great coaches and are always looking to help their employees grow. When leaders lack any real desire to coach or 'guide the career advancement of their employees—it becomes increasingly difficult for employees to trust them. But when leaders are too disruptive (指手画脚), their employees sense that they are in it for themselves and/or don’t trust the talent around them.
Reputation issues
When people begin to speak negatively about their leader, it makes it more difficult for others to trust their intentions. For example, look at what has happened to President Barack Obama since December 2009 when his approval rating was 69%. Four years later, Obama’s approval rating is at 43%. Many who have followed him for years are now having trouble trusting him.
Every leader must be aware that they are constantly being evaluated and thus they can never grow self-satisfied. When they do, this begins to negatively impact their reputation and the trust employees have in their leadership.
Inconsistent Behavior
People are more inclined to trust those who are consistent with their behavior. Isn’t it easy to begin questioning one’s judgment when they are inconsistent? When everyone but the leader is on board with a strategy—you begin to wonder if their intentions are to support the organization’s advancement or their own. Leaders need to refresh their leadership style before they lose the trust of their employees.
This is what today leaders must consider: how to lead in new ways that focus less on oneself, but more on the betterment of a healthier whole.
| Trust between employees and their leaders | |
| Problem | 【1】 _________ has been declining among Americans in their daily life as well as in the workplace. |
| Employees’ hopes for leaders 【2】 _________ trust | ● Employees want to be 【3】 _________ to get prepared for any change management efforts in advance. ● Employees desire to know their leaders’ expectations of them and want to get 【4】 _________ to better themselves. |
| Warnings for leaders to 【5】 _________ the breakdown of trust | ● Don’t 【6】 _________ other leaders and stand up for what you believe in. ● Be 【7】 _________ to helping your employees grow. ● Never let 【8】 _________ negatively impact your reputation. ● Behave【9】 _________ or your judgment will be questioned. |
| Suggestion | For leaders, more focus on the betterment of a healthier whole should be taken into 【10】 _________. |
【小题1】Trust
【小题2】worth/deserving
【小题3】informed
【小题4】opportunities/chances
【小题5】avoid
【小题6】copy/imitate
【小题7】committed/devoted/dedicated
【小题8】self-satisfaction
【小题9】consistently
【小题10】consideration/account
解析试题分析：现在的社会出现了信任危机，很多职员对领导人的信任越来越低，文章给出了几个警告让领导避免失去职员的信任。
【小题1】原词重现题：从第一段的句子;Trust is in rare supply these days. People are having trouble trusting each other, according to an AP-GFK poll conducted in November 2013, which found that Americans are suspicious of each other in their everyday life.可知填Trust。
【小题2】词性转化题：从第二段的句子：This can be carried over into the workplace, where employees want their leaders to be more trustworthy.可知职员希望领导值得信任： worth/deserving
【小题3】原词重现题：从第二段的句子;They want to be informed of any change management efforts before—not after the fact.可知职员希望被通知到管理的改变，填 informed
【小题4】原词重现题：从第二段的句子;not after the fact. Employees desire to know what is expected of them and be given the opportunity to better themselves,可知职员希望得到机会变得更好：opportunities/chances
【小题5】句意理解题：从第三段的句子：Here are four early warning signs for you to course-correct when employees are having trouble trusting their leaders.可知这里是警告领导避免失去信任。填avoid
【小题6】句意理解题：从第四段的句子：Too many leaders waste too much of their valuable time trying to act like other leaders in the organization可知不要模仿别的领导人，填 copy/imitate
【小题7】词性转化题：从第五段的句子：When a leader is only looking out for themselves and lacks any sense of commitment to the advancement of their employees可知将commitment 改成committed/devoted/dedicated
【小题8】词性转化题：从第七段的句子：Every leader must be aware that they are constantly being evaluated and thus they can never grow self-satisfied. 可知将self-satisfied改成self-satisfaction
【小题9】词性转化题：从倒数第二段的句子;People are more inclined to trust those who are consistent with their behavior. 可知将consistent 改成consistently
【小题10】词组转化题：从最后一段的句子：This is what today leaders must consider: how to lead in new ways that focus less on oneself, but more on the betterment of a healthier whole.可知consider改成take sth into consideration/account
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阅读快车系列答案Society is a web of relationships, requiring all parties(群体) to work together to create something good. What makes society work best are effective(有效的) relationships that are based on mutual(相互的) understanding. If you understand what people want and why they want it, you can usually find a way to make progress together.
High-quality relationships make people happy. Some people living in the poorest communities have almost nothing but turn out to be the happiest because they share a life, together. If effective relationships are working, happiness is always possible.
Here are some simple tips for building effective relationships.
Listen to and try to understand others' positions and feelings. Listening in itself can lead to understanding, and if you understand someone else fully, then you know how to work better with him or her.
Openly express your needs and feeling. Sometimes we expect people particularly those close to us at home or work to understand what we want and to give us what we need intuitively (凭直 觉地). However, people are so complicated and so different that even when they have lived together for 60 years, they can still surprise each other. So we need to say what we need and to express how we feel.
In order to make our relationships more effective, we should treat ourselves and other people with respect. Respect is one of the most important elements of any good relationship.
Finally, learn to face differences correctly. Learning this takes time and can be uncomfortable. However, if we can try to remove differences in an effective way, we are more likely to build exciting and satisfying relationships with others.
By doing these things you may discover that the happiness you long for is much closer than you thought.
Title: 【小题1】
| 【小题2】. | 【小题3】 |
| Make society 【小题4】________ Help people find a way to 【小题5】_________ Make people happy because of their 【小题6】_______ | Understand other’s positions and feelings by【小题7】_________ Try to express your needs and feelings 【小题8】 _______________ Treat yourself and others 【小题9】__________ Learn to face the 【小题10】_________in a correct way |
Each summer, you hear news about a sports player being rushed to the hospital or passing out because the heat was just too much. If you follow some basic safety tips, you’ll be safe and happy playing outside for years to come.
Drinking water is crucial to your health in the heat. This is the first thing that everyone says when it is hot outside. You should not drink soda, coffee, or iced tea when you’re playing outside, and for a few hours after you get inside too.
Be sure to take enough breaks to let your body rest. If you feel that your coach don’t let you take enough breaks in the heat, don’t wait until you feel awful to march to the sidelines. Once you feel bad, it’s usually too late. Just be honest with your coach when you need breaks. He’ll understand.
When you do have a break, don’t sit in the sun. With the sun beating down on you, you’ll only heat up and sweat more. Try to grab a seat in the shade under a tree, or even better, go indoors for a little while. Cooling yourself down can help you stay active longer.
The signs of dehydration（脱水）can be tough to recognize. They include a dry or sticky mouth, dry skin, a headache, and dizziness（头晕）. You might not always feel thirsty, so watch out for the signs of dehydration, and get yourself into the shade and get some water before it gets worse.
The earlier in the day you start your workout or practice, the cooler it will be. If you can start practice before the sun comes up, you have a few good hours to practice in the cool hours of the morning. Also, the earlier you practice, the earlier you can be done, which gives you some good recovery time when the heat gets bad in the afternoon. If you need more practice time, a good idea is to take a break when the heat is bad and come back to the field later in the evening, when the sun is setting.
As long as you pay attention to the above, playing sports safely in the heat isn’t a difficult thing.
Title: Some safety tips while playing sports in the heat
| Drinking water in time | ●Drinking water is crucial and necessary when you play outside. ●Some drinks are not 【小题1】for your body when you’re playing outside and for a few hours after you get inside. |
| Taking enough breaks | ●Breaks can【小题2】your body. ●Take a rest before it is too late. ●Take a break in the shade or go 【小题3】 to cool yourself down. |
| 【小题4】dehydration | ● 【小题5】 of dehydration: a dry or sticky mouth, dry skin, a headache and dizziness. ●Get into the 【小题6】 and get some water before it gets worse. |
| Choosing 【小题7】hours for your practice | ●Practice before 【小题8】, so you can【小题9】better in the afternoon. ●Do extra exercise in the evening with the sun 【小题10】. |
