1、高二英語任務型閱讀專練二AHave 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( 主動

2、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 the

3、y 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

4、 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 ac

5、hievement.Having good IQ often gets a person what he wants but it' s really the Ehereat keeps himand 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 quali

6、ty of successful persons is that they never complain. It ' 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 u

7、p and start again. When you do so, success will be just around the corner.Title: What Makes People Successful?Brief introductionSuccessful people all have adopted certain values which are (1).for their success.(2).ofsuccessful peopleTaking initiativeThey take immediate action without hesitation. The

8、y take responsibility for what has to be done and do it (3). _.Being self-motivated They' ecsthusiastic about the things they do, with a (4). in what they are doing.They devote themselves to their work.(5). from failureThey get up and start again after a failure.They keep company of those (6). t

9、heirachievement.Giving respect to othersThey are polite to everyone and treat others respectfully.They earn respect in (7).by giving respectto others.Making no (8). They praise others and win favor with them.They always try to find any possible(9).to the difficult situation.SummaryWhen you can combi

10、ne the above into your action plan, you' llhave (10).to success soon.BWhy 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 ' kn ocking down your door as expected, making MBAs wond

11、er whythey ' re not getting hired. This can be disheartening, but as an MBA, yoiknow that perception (洞 察力)is more important than reality. The key to getting hired is an employer' s perception of you.Many MBA graduates are guilty of unconsciously displaying signs that they are not the best f

12、it 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

13、 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

14、 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

15、, or even a bad attitude. It' s necessary to be on your best behavior, dress appropriately, and not seemcocky, 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 MBA

16、s 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' assume that em

17、ployers aren '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 disc

18、riminatory 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

19、your MBA was a huge accomplishment, but there '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' renterested in, your cover letter and resume. Take constructive criticism o

20、n 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 resumeand the way you interact with others, you'" yobe hereriniged " in no time!TitleWhy MBA graduates are not gett

21、ing hiredCommonly-madeMany 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 andexperience into consideration. You (4) inappropriately, thus losing a good opportunity tohave an interview. Y

22、ou make the (5) that employers know nothing about youronline profiles.Possible solutionsYou should make full use of your skills to take a turn for the (6). Try to show your (7)to help the company, providing concreteexamples of relevant experience. Be well-behaved, and (8)to please the company. Remov

23、e from the Internet your inappropriate photos, information, and discriminatory comments that may (9) your employersunfavorably.ConclusionYou are bound to (10)in job hunting if you keep in mind thatpractice makes perfect and there is always room for improvement.CAre we too quick to blame and slow to

24、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 'strange how mean we are about praising. Perhaps it 'because few of us know how to accept praise gracefully . Instea

25、d , 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. Thathousework is considered such a boring job. Shakespeare sai

26、d,“ Our praises are our wages.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 d

27、ay Iwas criticizing my children for q uarrelling. " Can you never play peacefully?” I shouted. Susannalooked 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 wh

28、en he has handedin 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 b

29、een 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 sur

30、prisingly, 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 child

31、ren, who reacted badly to criticism, needed praise the most.To give praise costs the giver nothing but a moment; sthought and a moment' s effort perhaps 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 ma

32、y produce. We will not only bring joy into other people ' s lives, but also, very often, added happiness into our room." I can livemonths on a good compliment. " said Mark Twain.Title : Profits of PraiseThemeCompared with . , praise should be valued andappreciated more.Reasons for unwi

33、llingness to give praise We feelembarrassed and ignore the words pleasant to our ears(2) .than accept them gracefully. Wehave (3). giving direct praise because of ourso-called defensive reaction.Importance of praise in some cases Ahousewife (4). to be praised for her sacrifices ancdevotion . A mother is sup