1 . For humans, ignorance (无知) is inevitable (不可避免的) : It's our natural state. There's too much complexity in the world for any individual to master. Ignorance can be frustrating, but the problem is not ignorance itself.
According to David Dunning, ignorant people don't know how ignorant they are. If you give a group of people a task to do and then ask them how well they think they've done on the task. Poor performers overestimate how well they've done; strong performers often underestimate their performance: This is because those who lack skills also lack the knowledge of what skills they're missing.
Our ignorance, in general, shapes our lives in ways we do not know about. Put simply, people tend to do what they know and fail to do what they don't know.
This is a fact of life.
A.Ignorance means you have neither. |
B.So they think they're pretty good. |
C.It’s the trouble we get into by not recognizing it. |
D.But ignorance has costs. |
E.It's knowledge of possibilities that makes us miss them. |
F.We can't choose what we don't know about. |
G.In that way, ignorance channels the course we take in life. |
2 . Back in the days when I was just a young student, I was always absent from school
One rainy afternoon, while walking home from school, an accident happened. A speeding car
With the help of my parents and teachers, who
In the end, my actions
The
A.camps | B.days | C.facilities | D.events |
A.minimum | B.maximum | C.average | D.majority |
A.absorb | B.forget | C.teach | D.avoid |
A.approached | B.hit | C.lifted | D.followed |
A.gave in | B.sank in | C.fit in | D.cut in |
A.standing | B.playing | C.suffering | D.finding |
A.occasionally | B.casually | C.constantly | D.scarcely |
A.shyness | B.setback | C.strength | D.performance |
A.practical | B.optional | C.basic | D.extra |
A.drive | B.concept | C.version | D.skill |
A.planted | B.distributed | C.sold | D.bore |
A.assess | B.address | C.monitor | D.hide |
A.initially | B.actually | C.suddenly | D.eventually |
A.inspiration | B.assumption | C.transformation | D.exploration |
A.space | B.ambition | C.picture | D.capacity |
I’ll admit it. I can be a complainer. After all, there’s so much in this life to complain about: the dirty clothes that don’t make it into the basket, that annoying neighbor’s loud music, my husband’s shoes spread out at the front door, rainy days, traffic...
Complaining is a habit I cultivated since childhood, a skill I developed through the years. My parents didn’t seem to mind—they were great complainers, too—though I do recall some eye-rolling and long-drawn sighs from friends and schoolmates when I would voice my negative opinions. In fact, I can distinctly recall the exact moment when I first realized my complaining habit reached its expert level.
One day, as I reminded ray husband once again to remove his bills from the dining-room table, put his shoes away, and lower that bothersome radio, he put up his hand.“Stop! You’re your complaining. It’s driving me crazy.”
I looked at him blank-eyed.
He took a deep breath. “You never hear me complaining, do you?”
“Well,” I answered, “you’re complaining about my complaining, so actually, yes, I am hearing you complain right now.”
His eyes widened. A drop of sweat formed his upper lip. Then he grabbed his car keys and ran out of the door.
Perhaps I’d gone too far, I thought. Maybe I really did complain too much. But, what to do about it? After all, it had been a lifetime habit. And habits are hard to break.
I took a break and sat down to think about solution. When I felt annoyed, I could lock myself in the bathroom and scream. No. The neighbors would probably hear me. Phone a friend? She probably wouldn’t be a friend for very long. Then it hit me.
I’d been in the habit of keeping a journal for most of my life. It provided a sort of timeline for me,and I liked to review past entries occasionally to review the path I had been on at that point. Journaling kept me honest with myself, and I liked it for that reason. Perhaps, I though, a complaint journal might be the answer I was seeking.
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That day, I decided to give it a try.
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Besides the improved relationship with my husband, I saw other effects soon. .
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A Foothold in Life
A dozen children ran around laughing and playing in my friend’s yard, while we parents sat chatting and sipping cool summer drinks. The barbecue had been cleared away when our host announced a surprise. A huge movable rock wall was loaded in, which was about twelve feet wide, made of gray molded plastic with indented footholds that stretched straight up for what looked like at least a hundred feet. The enthusiastic kids swiftly lined up to give it a try, and with the complete fearlessness most children possess, scrambled to the top and rang the bell that hung at the highest point. There wasn’t really anything to be afraid of since they were belted into place. Three people could climb side by side and talk to each other, so gradually the adults tried it, too.
“Come on; let’s go get in line,” my husband Neil urged. “No, you go ahead without me.” I had all sorts of good excuses: I don’t have the right shoes; I forgot my sunglasses; I have to help the hostess. I have a unique talent for seeing unthinkable danger in almost every situation, and this scene seemed dangerous to me. I watched everyone else having fun, though, and finally convinced myself to try it.
With all the nerve I could gather, I started the climb. The belt wrapped around me like a diaper so there was no way to fall. Yes, I thought, this is fun and safe! Concentrating on each foothold, I slowly made my way up. I avoided looking down to prevent any sudden panic, and within a few minutes I made it to the top and proudly rang the bell.
“Woo hoo!” my daughters called up to me. “Way to go, Col!” Neil yelled.
I enjoyed my success and the enjoyable view of fields and farmland until I realized there was a line below me waiting for a turn. It was time to go down.
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It was one thing to look out at the world in the distance, but it was a whole other thing to look straight down.
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________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________5 . In life, do you choose to take the road everyone has taken, or do you choose the path that is best for you? It might be
On a recent hiking
As my partner and I walked, everyone crossing our path had something to say, “You're going the wrong way. Are you lost? Are you returning
Why did people only see one way? Because that's what everyone does? Because that's how it's always been done? We even
I decided to
A.anxious | B.normal | C.awkward | D.impressive |
A.designs | B.plans | C.works | D.prepares |
A.race | B.test | C.project | D.trip |
A.opposite | B.wrong | C.common | D.accessible |
A.emotion | B.target | C.schedule | D.request |
A.supposed | B.ensured | C.provided | D.permitted |
A.if | B.because | C.while | D.yet |
A.plain | B.valley | C.trail | D.highway |
A.point | B.inspire | C.protect | D.support |
A.expected | B.stopped | C.agreed | D.hesitated |
A.saying | B.point | C.myth | D.spell |
A.instructed | B.confused | C.offered | D.suited |
A.show off | B.think over | C.pick out | D.stick to |
A.Probably | B.Hopefully | C.Eventually | D.Knowingly |
A.desire | B.feeling | C.voice | D.reaction |
The year 2013 marked a turning point in my life. In June, my husband was offered a new Job in Ghana. Feeling that I had hit a career bottleneck as a photographer and copywriter (广告文字撰写人), I, without any hesitation, made the decision to relocate with him.
While my husband engaged in work, my visa didn’t grant me the same privilege. But that’s okay. I didn’t know what to do anyway. I was left isolated, homesick and lacking purpose. Our new home was a bungalow near a river that cut across expansive grasslands. With few people around our home, I turned to nature, which had been a fondness of mine since childhood. Every day, I would take my camera and wander around, photographing aimlessly.
It wasn’t long before September arrived, bringing the full flow of the rainy season. After one particularly bad thunderstorm, I found a finch (雀) — a poor little thing barely a month old with one wing broken — on the ground. Evidently, he had been abandoned by his flock, his nest blown from a tree. The sight was heartbreaking. He was the size of my lite finger. His eyes were tightly shut and he was shuddering, too young to survive alone. I somehow felt a connection with it. Immediately I scooped him up and cautiously placed him in a cardboard box with towels, mimicking a nest, and stayed up all night researching how to care for him.
The next day, he seemed to regain some energy. He woke with his mouth open, though still too weak to let out a call. I fed him some food and chirped (叽喳) at him. To my amusement, he chirped back and even climbed into my hand. I affectionately gazed at this adorable creature, who was now boldly pecking (啄) my fingers now and then. A surge of warmth ran through me. Tenderly stroking his feathers, I chirped a lullaby, singing him to sleep. Gradually, his eyes drooped and he drifted off. I couldn’t help but chuckle at the scene — as far as he was concerned, I was his mother.
Para 1. “I will take care of you.” I murmured, making my promise to him.
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___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________It was the last day of the month-long summer camp. All the camp leaders and volunteers were preparing for the grand wrap-up event that evening. Some were setting up chairs and tables outside; some were preparing water balloons for games we would play later; and some were cutting fruits and veggies for snacks.
One of the leaders, George, came to me, handed me a small broom and a dustpan, and asked me to sweep the gym. Alone. While the others were chatting and laughing outside. While the gym was dusty and stuffy (不通风的) after weeks of camp and crafts.
I didn’t have a choice. I was sixteen, and George was my elder. I was a staff member at camp, and George was my employer. I put on as cheerful a face as I could and began to sweep the floor of the gymnasium.
Every time I made a decent (合宜的) pile of dust and scraps (残羹剩饭) to push into the dustpan, I had a nice little part of the gym cleared. But I would look up and see the rest of the gym and realize how big the job was. The whole situation felt so unfair.
I wasn’t really happy then. I’m not proud of it, but I was angry as well. I could hear the sounds of people talking, laughing, and generally having a great time outside. There was silence in the gym, except for my sweep, sweep, sweep.
During a break between sweeps, I looked up. George was quietly and matter-of-factly moving the speakers and cleaning the stage at the front of the gym. I noticed he worked alone as well. He didn’t seem particularly excited about what he was doing, but I noted the calmness and joy in his eyes as he went about his work, doing what had to be done because he was there and he was able to do it.
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I watched him silently for the next ten minutes.
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“Thanks, Laura.” he said and nodded as if acknowledging the small sacrifice I had made.
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8 . Early in my teaching career, I heard countless excuses—most of them amusing—for why students didn’t have their homework. “The dog ate it” was one of them. As time passed, I grew
When I was
One afternoon, shortly after the
Anthony looked up at me, and I could see that his lower lip was shaking. “It’s just that...well, my dad moved out, and my mom works at night, so I have to look after my little brothers. Sometimes they cry a lot, which makes it hard to
I put my hand on Anthony’s thin shoulder. “Why are you just now telling me…” I stopped in mid-sentence. I knew why. So I
He swallowed hard and
The next day, I announced to all my students that I’d be offering an after-school study hall. Anthony was the first to
The things I learned weren’t taught in college. I discovered not all kids come from homes that are safe and
A.ashamed | B.scared | C.tired | D.informed |
A.transferred | B.transplanted | C.transported | D.transformed |
A.However | B.Afterward | C.Moreover | D.Instead |
A.dismissal | B.removal | C.approval | D.arrival |
A.occupied | B.greeted | C.waved | D.approached |
A.with | B.without | C.for | D.on |
A.tolerate | B.concentrate | C.balance | D.survive |
A.extended | B.refreshed | C.changed | D.updated |
A.nodded | B.shook | C.weighed | D.understood |
A.give up | B.put up | C.show up | D.take up |
A.followed | B.surrounded | C.separated | D.impressed |
A.combination | B.description | C.prediction | D.collection |
A.imaginary | B.fictional | C.rigid | D.real |
A.rich | B.warm | C.simple | D.sound |
A.happily | B.guiltily | C.hungrily | D.irregularly |
Another term had started and I had to attend the first lecture of the new course. The lecturer told us to make groups of two students for a project. I looked to the right and there was my classmate Jack sitting there. And I decided myself that he would be my group member. On the left side, there was an older woman who was from an open university. We talked about the project and decided to make a group of three. During the break, she told me that, last year, she didn’t manage to pass the course, so she would try again.
Later we got an email from our lecturer saying it was not allowed to make groups of three students. The old lady then tried to find some groups, but failed. I knew she wouldn’t find other groups, so I told her that we could do the project together. I had to say good bye to Jack.
After many meetings, we finished the project. In the last meeting, I told her I had difficulty in finding a summer job. I was living in a small town and there weren’t many jobs available and neither had I any previous experience. She advised me to keep doing it, as one would finally answer someday. She then thanked me for helping her and before leaving she said “see you”.
Two weeks later, I got an email from a company saying they had received my job application and decided to call me for a job interview. I appeared for the interview and answered the questions interviewers raised. In the end, they asked me where I had learned about the open job position. In fact, I had no idea so I told them I didn’t remember well. They called me three days later and told me I could start in May. That would be the first time I would be working as a software engineer and I couldn’t describe what I felt like.
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One day, I arrived at work and I noticed one familiar car.
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She told me that she really understood me at that time.
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10 . You might say I found marathoning, step by step. Or perhaps it found me. I was
It started when I joined a group of women in my neighborhood for a daily three-mile walk. At first it was
It so happened that I
I never had someone
Running a marathon isn’t for everybody. But it is for anybody, anybody who wants to
A.always | B.rarely | C.never | D.nearly |
A.pointing | B.applying | C.turning | D.spreading |
A.hard | B.relaxing | C.unfamiliar | D.exciting |
A.some | B.both | C.more | D.none |
A.report | B.record | C.recall | D.consider |
A.held | B.missed | C.attended | D.mentioned |
A.inspired | B.disturbed | C.embarrassed | D.amused |
A.participate | B.finish | C.win | D.run |
A.agree with | B.rely on | C.care for | D.believe in |
A.confidence | B.pleasure | C.satisfaction | D.motivation |
A.last | B.first | C.only | D.second |
A.test | B.identify | C.imagine | D.reach |
A.knowledge | B.request | C.principle | D.experience |
A.bigger | B.brighter | C.clearer | D.nicer |
A.view | B.love | C.description | D.memory |