1 . David Cote, then CEO of Honeywell, shared the pros and cons of hiring a CEO with experience in the role. Experience can make directors feel more
Are inexperienced CEOs more likely to have hunger than others? If they have no real reputation, they’ll be more likely to be driven to
Does the finding that previous CEO experience can hurt a person’s performance
Rather than a fundamentally necessary factor for a CEO,
A.annoyed | B.generous | C.concerned | D.relieved |
A.knowledge | B.desire | C.doubt | D.opinion |
A.overrated | B.offered | C.broadened | D.ignored |
A.succeed | B.adapt | C.quit | D.resist |
A.taken in | B.looked into | C.given up | D.turned around |
A.settler | B.talent | C.reporter | D.maintainer |
A.balanced | B.controlled | C.increased | D.spoiled |
A.shame | B.shape | C.serve | D.shock |
A.expert | B.disappointed | C.honest | D.engaged |
A.accustom | B.blind | C.expose | D.attach |
A.effectively | B.unwillingly | C.unconsciously | D.cautiously |
A.disadvantage | B.reminder | C.alternative | D.privilege |
A.openness | B.honesty | C.experience | D.leadership |
A.limits | B.outweighs | C.follows | D.defines |
A.bring about | B.turn to | C.make up | D.figure out |
2 . I have been told many times that we should cherish what we have. But I never truly
When I graduated from junior high school, I was
Once more I passed the willow tree (柳树) under which we exercised, played together, and even exchanged
Now, however, they seemed to
I had indeed lived those
A.changed | B.understood | C.deserved | D.regretted |
A.sorrowful | B.relieved | C.curious | D.fascinated |
A.regularly | B.leisurely | C.unwillingly | D.cautiously |
A.wishes | B.problems | C.pressures | D.difficulties |
A.reasons | B.ambitions | C.explanations | D.requirements |
A.find | B.prove | C.stop | D.remember |
A.playing | B.lecturing | C.starting | D.looking |
A.leaves | B.teachers | C.snowball | D.classmates |
A.hesitate | B.recover | C.pretend | D.depart |
A.pictured | B.resembled | C.accompanied | D.embraced |
A.checked in | B.turned up | C.showed off | D.grown up |
A.blank | B.special | C.previous | D.domestic |
A.joyful | B.lonely | C.painful | D.fearless |
A.feast | B.journey | C.work | D.research |
A.packed | B.gained | C.missed | D.explored |
3 . “Sating from now on, to be healthy, I will NOT eat any snacks besides granola bars (燕麦棒),” is what I told myself yesterday, and yet here I am today chewing a Chocopie. I’m aware that I’m breaking my own promise to myself. Instead of eating this, I should be working out or something. But the thing is, chocolate is too good at this moment for me to refuse it!
As I type this, I’m experiencing what’s called instant gratification — the desire to experience pleasure or fulfillment without delaying it for a future benefit. Essentially, when you want it, you get it.
Instant gratification is also the exact opposite of what we’re taught to do-delayed gratification: deciding to put off satisfying our current want to gain something better in the future. We’ve all encountered instant gratification before. Should I sleep in or wake up early to work out? When I get home, should I rest and watch TV first or get started on my homework?
All humans have the tendency to seek pleasure and avoid pain, which is a basic but fundamental concept known as the pleasure principle. Originally coined by Sigmund Freud, it clearly states that all humans are driven, to some extent, by pleasure.
Constantly seeking quick pleasure may bring subsequent troubles. However pleasant not doing your homework may seem pleasant right now, it only results in pleasure plagued by guilt and last-minute panicking late at night. An inability to resist instant gratification may result in underachieving in the long term and failure to meet certain goals.
Instant gratification, however, is not necessarily a bad thing. You don’t always have to say no to things you want at that moment, and it’s good to treat yourself when you need it. In other words, times where you “treat yourself” are only valuable in combination with delayed gratification. While my Chocopie may taste good now, it’ll taste even better if I only eat it after I’ve worked out or done something healthy.
1. How does the author introduce the topic?A.By making a contrast. | B.By giving a definition. |
C.By citing a personal case. | D.By listing detailed problems. |
A.Purchasing items regardless of budgets. | B.Exercising regularly for long-term health. |
C.Limiting time on social media platforms. | D.Finishing homework before watching TV. |
A.Reminded. | B.Highlighted. | C.Introduced. | D.Bothered. |
A.Delayed gratification is pointless. |
B.Instant gratification should be prioritized. |
C.Enjoying the moment brings in endless pleasure. |
D.Instant treats paired with delayed gratification are sweeter. |
I stared at myself in the mirror: blue tights, yellow vest, a fish tail trailing behind me, and large eyes sitting at op my head. I raised my eyebrows and sighed.
“Mom, I don’t think this costume is right,” I said. “Maybe the makeup will add something,” Mom replied hopefully.
Somehow Mom had convinced me to play the Fish Footman in Alice in Wonderland. I can’t say it’s been the time of my life.
“What if I forget my lines?” I hesitated.
“Oh Riley, is that what you’re afraid of? I know you’ve been rehearsing for two months, you were the first off-book in your scene, and I couldn’t be prouder of you.” Mom said, kneeling down and hugging me.
The next day we pulled into the parking lot, and I stepped out of the car, wearing the questionable costume. I shrank inside myself, but Mom pulled me toward the makeup room. When the makeup was done, I looked at myself in the mirror. My jaw dropped.
“Mom! I can’t go onstage like this!” I cried.
“Why not?”
“I’d be a laughing stock (笑柄)! ”
“Riley, look around you! You’re not the only one in an odd costume.”
“What if we just sneak out? No one will miss me.” I whispered.
Mom’s lips disappeared into a thin line, and I knew I had gone too far. “Riley, I’m going to watch you go out on that stage tonight. And that’s the end of it.” Then mom disappeared into the audience. I sat there, alone and bored, as the play began and the curtain rose on.
The two boys dressed as Two of Clubs (梅花2) near me chatted casually about this and that. Suddenly, they asked, “You’re awfully quiet. Is this your first show?” I tried to respond, but my voice caught in my throat and refused to escape. I coughed and nearly yelled, “YES!”
The Ace of Diamonds (方块A) sitting nearby laughed. “The audience will certainly hear you if you talk that loud. But you might have to clear your throat first, she chuckled. I gave them a weak smile.
“Don’t worry about us,” the Ace said. “We’re only teasing.”
“Yeah,” the Two said. “When you’ve done as many shows as we have, projecting will be second nature to you.”
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When my name was called, I stepped onto the stage uneasily.
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Suddenly I was determined to make a lasting impression.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________I was lying in bed in the dark ready for sleep I got the heart-broken news that my parents lost their lives in the flight accident. I couldn’t accept the news for a long time, since nobody would stay with me in the empty house. In the weeks that followed, with depression and grief, I decided to continue seeing the counselor on my own. One day, he gave me a homework assignment: I was to write down a list of one hundred life goals in my rest of my life.
It took me two weeks to complete the task. When I finally handed over the list, I was instructed me to pick one goal and take two small steps toward it before the following week. Looking over my list of one hundred goals, I chose. “Fly an airplane.” I bought a flying magazine. That was one step. Then I went to a local airport and arranged with a flight instructor to take a low-cost “Discovery Flight.”
And so began my journey to become a pilot, starting from scratch. No knowledge. No experience. When I bought $300 worth of textbooks, I began to question what I’d gotten myself into. Then came the fear that accompanies every new challenge thrown at one while flying.
That’s when I realized I needed to adjust my mental attitude. Somewhere along the way, I had read that people should tell themselves they were the best at whatever they were attempting to do. I took this to heart. With that well-hidden confidence. I sought the help of flight instructors and ground instructors. The instructors encouraged me to believe that I was born to be a super pilot and just to recover all this “lost” ability. No way would I ever miss a flying training class.
Eventually, the time came for my first flight check with the chief instructor, an airline pilot with 11,000 hours. As if I wasn’t nervous enough already, one of my classmates told me that he’d recently been through the same routine. Not only did he fail but he actually cried. But passing the test is a must to get the pilot certification.
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The chief informed me that it’s my turn to accept the order and the check.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Several years later, a terrible earthquake happened in my hometown. And I was invited to help teenagers regain confidence after the disaster.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________6 . It was my first day in my school’s Gifted & Talented Program. Just minutes before, I had been called upon by my teacher and told to report to the cafeteria, where classes would be held. Feelings of nervousness seized me as I walked to the cafeteria for the very first time. I knew the most distinguished students would be waiting and, secretly, I wondered if I belonged. At that time in life, I struggled with acceptance.
I quickly found a seat in the back corner. As Mr. Canereli introduced himself, his calm voice settled the butterflies in my stomach.
“Today we will begin with a deductive reasoning puzzle,” he announced, breaking the stillness in the room.
“You will be given five minutes to read the clues and solve the puzzle.”
I quickly read through the clues, failing to come to any conclusions. “Breathe… slow down… you can do this….” I whispered to myself.
At this age, I felt pressure to thrive in all academic subjects. Since my mom and my dad hadn’t completed college, and my older sister did not do her best in school, I always put extra pressure on myself to do well. I refused to accept failure of any kind.
The clues repeated themselves in my head and I picked up my pencil. Before I knew it, X’s and O’s covered my paper. The entire puzzle was completed! I raised my hand and waved in sheer excitement. The assignment, initially associated with fear and doubt, had transformed into a representation of acceptance and personal excellence.
That day, I not only learned how to think but also discovered the potential to achieve anything I set my mind to. Now, my objective is to pass on the invaluable lessons I gained from Mr. Canereli on my first day in the seventh-grade Gifted & Talented Program. As a young woman, I seek to educate, equip, and inspire those in need and, as I enter college, I will use these tools to contribute to my environment.
1. What made the author nervous on the way to the cafeteria?A.Stress of fitting in with others. |
B.Fear of giving a report in public. |
C.Doubts about the fairness of the program. |
D.Anxiety about being excellent academically. |
A.Study. | B.Complete. | C.Succeed. | D.Participate. |
A.It deepened her fear and doubt. |
B.It served as a source of creativity. |
C.It relieved her academic pressure. |
D.It contributed to building her self-confidence. |
A.She shows her social responsibility. |
B.She has managed to obtain anything she wants. |
C.She will use tools to beautiful her environment. |
D.She aims to be a brilliant teacher like Mr. Canereli. |
7 . Growing up as a kid in the UK, I was fascinated by insects. Wanting to
I then progressed to
As the years went by, my designs became more
I sometimes worked for 16 hours a day without breaks, and it took me up to three months to
My sculptures have taken me to
Later in life, I was diagnosed with autism (自闭症), which I now view as a special ability. It has
The world of tiny sculptures is where I find
A.control | B.trap | C.comfort | D.protect |
A.roots | B.flowers | C.leaves | D.vegetables |
A.creating | B.choosing | C.designing | D.painting |
A.encouraged | B.ordered | C.urged | D.allowed |
A.object to | B.lead to | C.appeal to | D.related to |
A.abstract | B.expensive | C.complicated | D.traditional |
A.methods | B.tools | C.colors | D.materials |
A.select | B.evaluate | C.finish | D.change |
A.special | B.enjoyable | C.difficult | D.unforgettable |
A.incredible | B.hopeful | C.crucial | D.awful |
A.received | B.confirmed | C.expected | D.admitted |
A.with resources | B.by machine | C.with devices | D.by hand |
A.ruined | B.supported | C.quit | D.broke |
A.brought | B.driven | C.forced | D.persuaded |
A.different | B.proper | C.simple | D.regular |
A.duty | B.joy | C.respect | D.surprise |
A.depth | B.variety | C.width | D.detail |
A.merely | B.truly | C.instantly | D.equally |
A.observe | B.require | C.value | D.admire |
A.courage | B.ambition | C.strength | D.kindness |
8 . As a traveler with a disability, I have always avoided cruises. This expedition-style small-ship cruise changed my mind.
When our expedition leader
In fact, the possibility of
Our visit there wasn’t about what we could do or see. It was an opportunity to just be—to exist in a brief
A.knew | B.announced | C.remembered | D.replied |
A.living | B.return | C.landing | D.mark |
A.failing | B.choosing | C.struggling | D.hoping |
A.Instead | B.Finally | C.Thus | D.Otherwise |
A.strategic | B.remote | C.favorable | D.central |
A.set foot on | B.fell victim to | C.kept track of | D.gained control of |
A.constructions | B.conditions | C.descriptions | D.distributions |
A.unwanted | B.unsecured | C.unplanned | D.unauthorized |
A.mistakenly | B.nervously | C.routinely | D.happily |
A.walk | B.flight | C.ride | D.path |
A.dampen | B.share | C.convey | D.fuel |
A.changed | B.lost | C.fought | D.made |
A.in response to | B.in view of | C.in contrast to | D.in defense of |
A.moment | B.experiment | C.glance | D.ceremony |
A.value | B.need | C.miss | D.experience |
9 . On an extremely hot summer day, my friend Shelia and I treated our children to some rides at Libertyland, an amusement park. Libertyland
By mid-afternoon, Shelia and I were
Luckily, a show
At the end of the show, the audience gave
That happened over six years ago, and Shelia’s
A.already | B.just | C.still | D.also |
A.worried | B.tired | C.addicted | D.excited |
A.unsure | B.happy | C.proud | D.nervous |
A.accompanying | B.teaching | C.assessing | D.questioning |
A.show | B.sight | C.place | D.time |
A.eventually | B.constantly | C.secretly | D.immediately |
A.finished | B.began | C.continued | D.changed |
A.Instead | B.Besides | C.However | D.Therefore |
A.noise | B.dust | C.heat | D.people |
A.familiar | B.comforting | C.embarrassing | D.half-hearted |
A.listened | B.observed | C.clapped | D.predicted |
A.demonstrated | B.saw | C.created | D.directed |
A.looked down | B.came along | C.turned over | D.stepped forward |
A.kids | B.co-workers | C.students | D.teachers |
A.attract | B.coach | C.impress | D.support |
A.insights | B.chances | C.challenges | D.memories |
A.cautious | B.hard-working | C.curious | D.warm-hearted |
A.stories | B.promises | C.words | D.concepts |
A.convince | B.inform | C.warn | D.remind |
A.educate | B.persuade | C.serve | D.treat |
10 . We put limitations on ourselves when the fear of failure grows stronger than our will to succeed. That’s why we all need a push to help us reach further than we ever thought possible.
That is the purpose of NubAbility Athletics Foundation, a nonprofit organization aimed to get “limb (肢体) different” youth — kids who are amputees (被截肢者) — “out of the stands, off the bench, and into mainstream sports.” The organization holds camps around the country, pairing kids and coaches with similar limb differences to help them reach their full physical potential.
Tim, who was born without arms, certainly didn’t believe he could pull off a 20-inch box jump before he joined. This month, the 14-year-old participated in the weight-lifting and training program at a camp and achieved something amazing.
In a video on the Internet, we see Tim’s coach teaching him to jump onto a box. With no arm strength, it seems like a tough task. While Tim pushes through his self-doubt and jumps, he still holds back on his first two tries and doesn’t stick the landing.
Then, the coach pats her hands onto the box, yelling, “All the people who told you you can’t — right here, jump on them. Now!” This time, Tim puts all his energy into the jump. Still, it isn’t enough to make it all the way onto the box. Understandably, Tim grows frustrated and turns away as if to give up. But he’s not done yet. Tim turns back to the box with a look of pure determination, bends his knees… and launches himself onto the box!
As his coaches cheer him on, the victorious teen jumps down and straights into his motivator’s arms, overwhelmed with emotion at what he just achieved. That day, Tim learned he is capable of so much more than he knew.
Tim is living proof that we can all achieve greatness, no matter our limitations. All we have to do is keep trying. Never give up, and never let the word “can’t” hold you back!
1. What is the mission of NubAbility Athletics Foundation?A.To pick out excellent young sportsmen. |
B.To develop the full potential of the disabled. |
C.To hold camps for the amputees in the world. |
D.To encourage teenage amputees to get involved in sports. |
A.He lacked confidence. | B.He was full of energy. |
C.He was very excited. | D.He was shy and ashamed. |
A.Scary. | B.Funny. | C.Encouraging. | D.Threatening. |
A.Life has no limitations. | B.It is never too late to learn. |
C.A good beginning is half done. | D.It is no use crying over spilled milk. |