高二英语任务型阅读专练二A Have you ever wondered: What drives successful people? Take a look around and talk to your friends and seniors who are very successful, you will see all of them have adopted certain values which have proved vital for their success. It is evident that successful people take initiative(主动性 ). When they find something needs to be done, they just do it instead of waiting. They believe that responsibility is taken, not given. They weigh immediately what has to be done and then do it with pleasure, thus strengthening their reputation. Successful people are enthusiastic about the things they do, especially when they believe in what they are doing. They are motivated by their own satisfaction and the joy they get from doing their work. They work hard even when no one is watching and they throw themselves into their work. They do not fear failure. Failures and disappointments in life are unavoidable. It is failure that teaches us much more than success. Successful people pick themselves up after a fall and try again with more determination and commitment and learn from each failure. They associate with those they can learn from and enjoy the company of those who appreciate their achievement. Having good IQ often gets a person what he wants but it s really the EQ that keeps him there and helps him enjoy a high reputation. Successful people are polite to everyone and treat others with respect. By giving respect to others, they command respect for themselves. Another important quality of successful persons is that they never complain. It s better to praise others and win favor with them. So instead of complaining about a situation, successful people always try to solve it. To put it shortly, take initiative and be enthusiastic about them. Do not be afraid to fail, but get up and start again. When you do so, success will be just around the corner. Title: What Makes People Successful? Brief introduction Successful people all have adopted certain values which are (1)._ for their success. (2).of successful people Taking initiative They take immediate action without hesitation. They take responsibility for what has to be done and do it (3). . Being self-motivated They re enthusiastic about the things they do, with a (4). in what they are doing. They devote themselves to their work. (5). from failure They get up and start again after a failure. They keep company of those (6). their achievement. Giving respect to others They are polite to everyone and treat others respectfully. They earn respect in (7).by giving respect to others. Making no (8). They praise others and win favor with them. They always try to find any possible (9)._to the difficult situation. Summary When you can combine the above into your action plan, you ll have (10)._to success soon. B Why MBA graduates are not getting hired? You ve just graduated from business school and you feel like the world is your oyster, only to find that job offers aren t knocking down your door as expected, making MBAs wonder why 精选学习资料 - - - - - - - - - 名师归纳总结 - - - - - - -第 1 页，共 4 页they re not getting hired. This can be disheartening, but as an MBA, you know that perception（洞察力） is more important than reality. The key to getting hired is an employers perception of you. Many MBA graduates are guilty of unconsciously displaying signs that they are not the best fit for the job. Once you discover what these common mistakes are, you can put your MBA skills to use and strategize how to turn things in your favor and land the job you ve been looking for.Employers feel more comfortable hiring MBAs with experience because there is less need for training. Many MBAs mistakenly apply for jobs they are obviously not qualified for or which require more experience than they have, leaving them scratching their heads at why they re not getting interviews. Recruiters want MBAs who can prove their ability to increase revenues, decrease costs, and help their business succeed in some way. Show that you can help the company by providing concrete examples of relevant experience. MBAs often have great resumes showing all the right qualifications, but then blow the interview with inappropriate behavior, such as a lack of professional appearance, poor hygiene, or even a bad attitude. It s necessary to be on your best behavior, dress appropriately, and not seem cocky, bored, or disinterested in the company. A little enthusiasm won t hurt you, especially when it comes to a potential new job. Every business wants to put their most enthusiastic MBAs forward with important clients and customers, so be sure to show your passion for your work. Another mistake you may be making unknowingly is how you portray yourself on social media. As an MBA, you know how important networking is, and these days, most of it is done online. Don t assume that employers aren t interested in your online profiles. Many employers now use social networking sites and online searches to check up on potential hires. Inappropriate photos and information, such as annoying material or implications of drinking and drug use are huge red flags to employers. Even discriminatory comments related to race, gender, or religion will leave employers with a bad impression. Make sure to remove any photos, content, or links that can work against you in an employer s eyes.Don t forget that practice makes perfect when it comes to finding a great MBA job. Earning your MBA was a huge accomplishment, but there s always room for improvement. Ask your classmates, peers, family, and even past co-workers or managers for feedback. Show multiple, trusted resources the job posting you re interested in, your cover letter and resume. Take constructive criticism on how it can be better. Do mock interviews to help relieve any tension and gain a better idea of how you d like to present yourself. With a few minor changes to your resume and the way you interact with others, you ll be hearing“ you re hired” in no time!Title Why MBA graduates are not getting hired Commonly-made (1)_ Many of you MBA graduates unconsciously display unfavorable signs, and (2) _ to bring out the best in yourselves. While (3)_ for jobs, you do not take your qualifications and experience into consideration. You (4) _ inappropriately, thus losing a good opportunity to have an interview. You make the (5) _that employers know nothing about your online profiles. Possible solutions You should make full use of your skills to take a turn for the (6) _. Try to show your (7) _to help the company, providing concrete examples of relevant experience. 精选学习资料 - - - - - - - - - 名师归纳总结 - - - - - - -第 2 页，共 4 页Be well-behaved, and (8) _ to please the company. Remove from the Internet your inappropriate photos, information, and discriminatory comments that may (9) _ your employers unfavorably. Conclusion You are bound to (10)_in job hunting if you keep in mind that practice makes perfect and there is always room for improvement. C Are we too quick to blame and slow to praise? It seems that while most of us are only too ready to apply to others the cold wind of criticism, we are somehow unwilling to give others the warm sunshine of praise. It s strange how mean we are about praising. Perhaps it s because few of us know how to accept praise gracefully . Instead , we are embarrassed and ignore the words we are really so glad to hear. Because of this defensive reaction, direct praise is surprisingly difficult to give. Do you ever go into a house and say, “ What a tidy room!” Hardly anybody does. That s why housework is considered such a boring job. Shakespeare said, “ Our praises are our wages.” Since so often praise is the only wage a housewife receives, surely she is worthy of praise. Mothers know naturally that for children an ounce of praise is worth a pound of scolding. Still, we are unaware of children s small achievements and we seldom apply the rule. One day I was criticizing my children for quarrelling. “ Can you never play peacefully?” I shouted. Susanna looked at me confused. “ Of course I can,” she said. “ But you don t notice us when we do.”Teachers agree about the value of praise. “ I believe that a student knows when he has handed in something above his usual standard,” writes a teacher, “ and that he is hungry for a belief comment in the margin to show him that the teacher is aware of it, too.”Behavioral scientists have done countless experiments to prove that people have a tendency to repeat an act which has been immediately followed by a pleasant result. In one such experiment, a number of schoolchildren were divided into three groups and given arithmetic tests daily for five days. One group was constantly praised for its previous performance; another group was criticized; the third was ignored. Not surprisingly, those who were praised improved dramatically. Those who were criticized improved ,too, but not so much. And the scores of the children who were ignored hardly improved at all. Interestingly, the brightest children were helped just as much by criticism as by praise, but the less able children, who reacted badly to criticism, needed praise the most. To give praise costs the giver nothing but a moment s thought and a moment s effortperhaps a quick phone call to pass on good comments , or write an appreciative letter. It is such a small investment and yet consider the results it may produce. We will not only bring joy into other people s lives, but also, very often, added happiness into our room.” I can live for two months on a good compliment.” said Mark Twain.Title : Profits of Praise Theme Compared with (1)._ , praise should be valued and appreciated more. Reasons for unwillingness to give praise We feel embarrassed and ignore the words pleasant to our ears (2). _than accept them gracefully. We have (3)._ giving direct praise because of our 精选学习资料 - - - - - - - - - 名师归纳总结 - - - - - - -第 3 页，共 4 页so-called defensive reaction. Importance of praise in some cases A housewife (4)._ to be praised for her sacrifices and devotion . A mother is supposed to be aware of their children s small achievements and (5)._ the rule of giving praise. A student waits (6)._ for a good comment from his teacher when he hands in his homework above his usual standard. Findings of experiments on profits of praise Everybody (7)._ to repeat an act if praised more often. Those who receive constant praise have made dramatic improvement. Unlike brilliant children, less able children (8)._ _ badly to criticism desperately need praise. (9)._ It pays to make a moment s (10)._ to pass on praise, for it brings added joy and happiness to our lives as well as others.高二英语任务型专练二A 71. vital/essential/necessary72. Qualities/Characteristics73. pleasantly74. belief 75. Learning 76. appreciating77. return/reward78. complaint(s)79. solution(s)80. access B. 1. mistakes 2. fail 3. applying 4. behave 5. assumption 6. better 7. ability/capacity/qualifications 8. enthusiastic/passionate 9. impress 10. succeed C 1. criticism 2. rather 3. difficulty/trouble /problems 4. deserves 5. apply 6. hungrily / eagerly / desperately 7. tends 8. reacting/responding 9. Conclusion/Summary 10. effort 精选学习资料 - - - - - - - - - 名师归纳总结 - - - - - - -第 4 页，共 4 页