Let’s look back all these years you’ve gone through, what have you done for your life? Are you spending your time wisely to make your life worthwhile? Neal Wu shared some ways we should do to make our short time of life meaningful, find out what you need to do next:
a. Make friends as opposed to networking
Your friends will go a lot further than the professional contacts you make, especially since only one of the two groups is invested in your personal happiness.
b. Become an expert by learning as much as you can and deeply seeking out the things you are curious about
Find the things you enjoy and practice the skills you want to develop. If you can achieve expertise then it will be easy to obtain an audience.
c. Volunteer to help out those less fortunate
In the process you will gain a ton of new perspective and will better understand other people’s real problems. In a society that always looks upward, these people are being forgotten easily.
d. Become as independent as possible
Even though you work in a big company, you should constantly make small steps to reduce your dependence on your job. Write a book, build an app, or start a small business on the side. Release your inner entrepreneur.
e. Don’t spend too much time worrying about your personal brand
Accomplish(完成) things, and the recognition will follow.
f. Stop treating life as a competition and do things for their own sake
Genuine(真正的) interest should be what drives you to improve yourself, rather than a desire to beat others. Find a community of people who are interested in the same things as you do, and drive each other to keep improving.
1. How many ways to make life meaningful did Neal Wu share?A.4 | B.5 |
C.6 | D.7 |
A.protect yourself and hardly help others |
B.communicate more with the experts than your friends |
C.rely more on your families than friends |
D.explore the aspects of life you are interested in |
A.one’s particular interest shown in some aspects |
B.an impression in the mind of others about an individual or group |
C.something you are concerned about |
D.private possessions |
A.The News of the World | B.The New York Times |
C.Life | D.Scientific World |
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【推荐1】To me, Shakespeare is a bit of a touchy subject in the theatre industry. I believe Shakespeare’s plays to be the most challenging in terms of language. When you have challenging language, then understanding the plot and topics discussed becomes a challenge as well. It’s like a chain. If you don’t understand it from the start, it makes things hard later on and people tend to give up on it. Regardless of all of this, I believe Shakespeare’s plays are important in the sense that they are where true theatre started. William Shakespeare is a name everyone knows regardless of whether you enjoy his work or not.
Many high schools or colleges do at least one Shakespeare’s play every few years and I like that. I think it’s important to expose students to plays that are a bit more challenging than they’re used to. Of course, it’s not easy to understand these plays but then think about the people who act in those plays. When acting, you have to understand your character inside and out and not only that, but you need to completely know everything going on around you as well. So to understand the script is one thing, but then to take it to that next level in terms of acting in a Shakespeare’s play is a whole other thing. How about memorizing the lines? That’s one of the hardest things actors have said they had to get through. It is such heightened language that it’s almost like learning a foreign language. Shakespeare’s play is tough and that’s what I think I love about it the most. The challenge is understanding. Once you have that then you have room to play with it.
Therefore, if people walked into a Shakespeare’s play with more of an open mind, their experience would be so much better. There is an immense amount of exploration and discovery in his plays and the experience can be really satisfying. It’s hard stuff, but it’s fascinating and we should be embracing it.
1. What’s the main idea of the passage?A.The characteristics of Shakespeare’s plays. |
B.How to perform Shakespeare’s plays successfully. |
C.The importance and way of enjoying Shakespeare’s plays. |
D.How to understand the tough language of Shakespeare’s plays. |
A.The plot and topics. |
B.The challenging language. |
C.Understanding the characters. |
D.How to understand from the start. |
A.Outstanding and lively. |
B.Strange and mechanical. |
C.Complicated and difficult. |
D.High-leveled and interesting. |
A.Act them out. |
B.Remember the lines in them. |
C.Learn Shakespeare’s language. |
D.Enjoy them with an open mind. |
【推荐2】What to Do in the Event of an Earthquake
·If you’re outside a building…
Run to an open space. Quickly move away from buildings, trees, overhead wires, or anything else that might fall on you.
Drive towards an open space. If you are in a car, find an open space, such as a large parking lot, and stop the car. Do not stop on a bridge, beneath an overpass, or beside tall buildings or trees. Instead, stay in the car until the shaking stops.
·If you’re inside a building…
Drop to the ground.
Stay where you are.
·If you’re trapped under debris.
Warning: If you find yourself trapped, do not strike a match for light. Dust-filled air can be explosive and gas may have escaped from broken pipes.
·Aftershocks (余震)
A.Cover your nose and mouth. |
B.Keep calm during the earthquake. |
C.Do not move until the shaking stops. |
D.If the shock is more severe, get down. |
E.Try not to breathe through your mouth. |
F.The larger the open space you find, the safer you will be. |
G.An earthquake is usually followed by a series of aftershocks. |
【推荐3】The smart job-seekers need to rid themselves of several standard myths about interviewing before they start looking for a job. What follows is a list of some of these untruths and some tips to help you do your best at your next interview.
Myth 1 The aim of interviewing is to obtain a job offer.
Only half true. The real aim of an interview is to obtain the job you want. That often means rejecting job offers you don’t want! Unskilled job-seekers, however, become so used to accommodating employers’ expectations that they often easily qualify for jobs they don’t want. So before you hand in your resignation, be sure you want the new one.
Myth 2 Try to control the interview.
Nobody controls an interview, neither you nor the interviewer, although one or both parties often try. When somebody tries to control us, we hate it. When we try to control somebody, he makes us feel uncomfortable. Remember, you can’t control what an employer thinks of you, just as he can’t control what you think of him. So hang loose when interviewing, or you may give people the impression that you are not believable.
Myth 3
Another silly myth. If you don’t disagree at times, you become, in effect, a “yes” woman. Don’t be afraid to disagree with your interviewer in an agreeable way. And don’t hesitate to change your mind. The worst that could happen would be that the interviewer says to himself, “There is a person with an open mind!” The conventional wisdom says “be yourself” true enough. But how many people can be themselves if they don’t feel free to disagree?
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1. What is this passage trying to tell us?A.Some accepted advice about interviewing is actually not true. |
B.Interviews don’t help people to get the jobs they really want. |
C.“Yes” women are more likely to get good jobs. |
D.It’s silly to take an interview too seriously. |
A.Always please the interviewer. | B.Show gratitude to your interviewer. |
C.Never interrupt the interviewer. | D.Don’t disagree with the interviewer. |
A.be what he himself is | B.be flexible to choose a job |
C.be polite and agree with the interviewer | D.be what the interviewer wants him to be |
A.In the newspaper. | B.In the textbook. | C.On the website. | D.In the magazine. |
【推荐1】A safari park is a park in which wild animals are kept. They are mainly located in east or central Africa. They often occupy a very wild area, with mountains and rivers. To visit the park and look at the animals, people have to drive around — in a car for a few of hours because the park is huge.In south Africa there is a safari park, which contains all sorts of wild animals like lions, elephants, rhinoceroses(犀牛), zebras, wild pigs, deer and giraffes.
There is a wild road leading through the park, but nobody is permitted to walk on the road. Anyone traveling in the park has to go in a car because wild animals may fiercely attack people. From the car he may see almost every types of African wildlife. Some of these are getting scarce(稀有的) because people kill them for various reasons. For example, rhinoceroses are killed for their horns(角), which are used in traditional Chinese medicines for colds and headaches. Perhaps they will be seen only in museums and books one day.
Travelers may purchase food for the animals. They can feed them when they tour the park. Of course, they should not feed them in a close distance because the wild animals may attack people. In addition, they should only give proper food to the animals.
A traveler may carry a gun with him in his journey. The gun is given to him by the government. However, it is not used for hunting. In fact, a seal is fixed to it. The traveler may fire at a wild beast to defend himself in case he is attacked. However, he has to prove to the government that he has been attacked and that he has not fired at a harmless animal.
1. Why is nobody permitted to walk on the wild road?A.Because the road is rough. |
B.Because the road is dePDFsignedforwildanimals. |
C.Because wild animals may attack people. |
D.Because people kill wild animals for various reasons. |
A.The gun is given to traveler by the government. |
B.The gun can be used to hunt. |
C.The gun is given to a traveler to defend himself. |
D.A traveler may fire at a wild beast. |
A.Carry a gun with him. | B.Drive around in a car. |
C.Look at the animals. | D.Purchase food for the animals. |
A.Some information about traveling in a safari park in South Africa. |
B.A brief introduction to wild animals in a safari park. |
C.A brief introduction to a safari park. |
D.Some information about traveling in South Africa. |
A tear rolled down the Man’s cheek and landed on the Cat’s forehead, The Cat gave him a slightly annoyed look. “Why do you cry, Man?” the Cat asked. “Because you can’t bear the thought of losing me? Because you think you can never replace me?” The Man nodded “yes”.
“Pick up that piece of string from the floor. There, my ‘toy’. The Man reached over and picked up the string. It was about two feet long and the Cat had been able to entertain himself for hours with it. “Now take each end of the string in one hand,” the Cat ordered. The Man did so.
“The end in your left hand is my birth and the end in your right hand is my death. Now bring the two ends together,” the Cat said. The man did so. Then the Cat continued, “You have made a continuous circle. Does any point along the string appear to be different, worse or better than any other part of the string?” The Man inspected the string and then shook his head.
“Close your eyes.” the Cat said. “Now lick your hand.” The Man widened his eyes in surprise. “Just do it,” the Cat said. “Lick your hand, think of me in all my familiar places, and think about all the pieces of string.”
Licking his hand, he discovered what a cat must know, that licking a paw is very calming and allows one to think more clearly. He continued licking and the corners of his mouth turned upward into the first smile he had shown in days. He waited for the Cat to tell him to stop, and when he didn’t, he opened his eyes. The Cat’s eyes were closed. The Man stroked(轻抚) the warm, brown fur, but the Cat was gone.
One day, not long after, there was a new cat on his lap. She was a lovely white cat. It is very different from his earlier beloved Cat and very much the same.
1. Why did the Cat give the man a slightly annoyed look?
A.Because the man’s tears made the Cat really anxious. |
B.Because the Cat didn’t know what made the man burst into tears. |
C.Because the Cat couldn’t go to sleep when the man was in low spirits. |
D.Because the man didn’t have to be so sad and concerned. |
A.Licking paws can make a cat remain calm and have a clear mind. |
B.Licking paws will make a cat happy and energetic. |
C.Licking paws will make a cat find out many unknown secrets. |
D.Licking paws can make a cat stay tidy and healthy. |
A.Life. | B.Birth. | C.Hope. | D.Power. |
A.Pets play an important part in our life. |
B.Life has no end and death is just a new beginning. |
C.We should take a positive attitude towards life and live life to its fullest. |
D.It gives us some suggestions on how to relieve ourselves when a pet passes away. |
【推荐3】Probably the hardest part of setting goals is the first step of actually deciding to take action! The first barrier that most people face is the incorrect assumption(假设) that goals are only for business people. The reality is that everyone sets goals mentally throughout the day. There are always occasions where something has to be done at a particular time or in a particular place. Simple examples could be getting up at a certain time in order to be at work, or to meet with a friend for an activity.
The beauty of having goals is the uniqueness of each one to the goal setter. Whether it is personal, financial, or business, they are all specific to that person and their situation.
The most important part is to write them down. Having goals written down gives you power while helping you to focus on this area.
Aim for something that will stretch you while remaining achievable. If you achieve your goal too easily, it is not high enough to make any significant change in your life. On the other hand, if you consistently miss the goals, consider setting them a little lower as you will only get discouraged and probably give up. The aim is to keep you growing and moving into a more satisfactory position.
As you reach the levels that you have set for yourself, always include a small reward at each point. This might only be a small thing in the early days like a meal out or a weekend vacation.
Remember that these changes will not happen overnight and there will be a period of time when nothing seems to be happening. This is why the goals need to be detailed and as specific as possible with a result and benefit.
Allow some time on a daily basis to educate yourself on how to make the necessary adjustments in your life. This could include listening to a CD, or reading a book, etc.
A simple method to start with could be one goal in the main areas of life to be achieved in one month, six months, twelve months or five years. Break that down further into a daily, weekly and monthly system. Stay focused and stick to achieving all that you desire.
1. The main examples in Paragraph 1 tell us that ________.A.goals are set mostly for important things |
B.most people know when it is time to set goals |
C.people can set goals to get things done all the time |
D.it is necessary to get goals once in a while |
A.important | B.achievable | C.special | D.meaningful |
A.easy enough for you to feel nice | B.high enough yet achievable |
C.always in a satisfactory position | D.changed again and again |