【推荐2】Traditional feedback (反馈), which often involves criticizing past actions and performance, can sometimes be discouraging. However, there’s a powerful alternative that has been gaining popularity — feedforward. Feedforward is about sharing constructive and forward-looking comments to help individuals and groups move forward together, building a positive path to collective progress.

Constructive feedback has long been a cornerstone of personal development. It helps individuals identify their weaknesses and areas for improvement, but it can sometimes feel like a constant spotlight on one’s shortcomings. Feedforward, on the other hand, shifts the focus from past missteps to future possibilities. It is a tool that fosters (培养) a culture of growth, emphasizing what can be done to enhance one’s performance and contribute to the overall betterment of a group or organization.

Instead of focusing on past mistakes or weaknesses, feedforward encourages people to recognize their strengths and potential, highlighting the possibilities of what they can achieve. This approach not only boosts confidence but also motivates individuals to struggle for excellence. In a world where negativity can often overshadow positivity, the power of feedforward lies in its ability to uplift and inspire people.

When applied in group settings, feedforward becomes a powerful tool for building unity and cooperation. Teams and organizations that welcome feedforward form an environment where team members feel valued and supported. By focusing on future improvement, teams can collectively work towards their goals, fostering innovation, and achieving better results.

Feedforward can also be valuable in building personal relationships. It can be used in families, friendships, and romantic partnerships to encourage personal growth and strengthen bonds. Feedforward instead of being judgemental increases confidence. By offering constructive and forward-looking comments, you can support your loved ones in their pursuit of happiness and self-improvement.

To successfully implement feedforward, it is essential to foster open and honest communication. It’s about providing advice that is specific, practical, and, most importantly, constructive. The emphasis should always be on helping individuals identify their potential and offering suggestions for growth.

1. How does the author introduce the topic?

A．By analyzing a scene.	B．By stating a phenomenon.
C．By providing an example.	D．By making a comparison.

2. What is the core of feedforward?

A．Developing optimism.	B．Enhancing interaction.
C．Focusing on potential.	D．Learning from experience.

3. What does the underlined word “implement” in the last paragraph mean?

A．Ask for.

B．Pick up.

C．Carry out.

D．Reflect on.

4. Which is the best title of the passage?

A．Giving Effective Feedback	B．The Power of Feedforward
C．Feedback and Feedforward	D．Looking Forward, Not Backward

【推荐3】Being resilient isn’t about avoiding misfortune, but rather how we respond to it. It means doing well in the face of risk or difficulties. Recently we’ve all needed to draw on our resilience. We all get tired from time to time, and the pandemic has used up the resilience ability of nearly everyone, at one time or another. Even if you consider yourself resilient, you may need a stronger power in especially hard times.     1    

Develop relationships

Set up and maintain a support network before you need it. When difficulties strike, a supportive friend with good listening skills can have a great effect on you.     2    

Find a sense of purpose

When somebody needs you, you just cope with stress that much better. Your sense of purpose doesn’t have to come from school or work.     3     Growing a backyard vegetable garden, cleaning up garbage in a neighborhood park and organizing a charity donation, to name but a few.

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Pay attention to your own needs and feelings. Take part in activities that you enjoy and find relaxing. Exercise regularly. Taking care of yourself helps to keep your mind and body best to deal with situations that require resilience.

Don’t try to get rid of misfortune completely

    5     However, our reactions to big problems may be informed partly by the many smaller setbacks we face in daily life. Everyday stress probably helps us learn how to address bigger challenges and gradually makes our adaptive systems the best.

A．It can also come from hobbies or volunteer projects.

B．Attend to yourself

C．Look for opportunities for self-discovery

D．To build resilience, the following ways are of great value.

E．Resilience usually refers to how we handle serious difficulties.

F．Many people who have experienced hardships have reported better relationships.

G．And if you want your friends to support your resilience, remember to support theirs too.