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We are all called upon to make a speech at some point in life, but most of us don’t do a very good job.
So, you have to give a speech and you are terrified. You get nervous, you forget what you want to say, you stumble over words, you talk too long, and you bore your audience. Later you think, “Thank Goodness, it’s over. I’m just not good at public speaking. I hope I never have to do that again.”
Cheer up! Here are some simple steps to take the pain out of speech making. Ask yourself the purpose of your speech. What is the occasion? Why are you speaking? Then, gather as many facts as you can on your subject. Spend plenty of your time doing your research. Then spend plenty of your time organizing your material so that your speech is clear and easy to follow. Use as many examples as possible, and use pictures, charts, and graphs if they help you make your points more clearly. Don’t talk over their heads, and don’t talk down to them. Treat your audience with respect. They will appreciate your thoughtfulness.
Just remember: Be prepared. Know your subject, your audience, and the occasion. Be brief. And be yourself. Let your personality come through so that you make person-to-person contact with your audience. If you follow these simple steps, you will see that you don’t have to be afraid of public speaking. In fact, you may find the experience so enjoyable that you volunteer to make more speeches ! You’re not convinced yet?
A.It doesn’t have to be that bad. |
B.Take several deep breaths before your speech. |
C.This article gives some advice on how to give good speech. |
D.Say what you have to say and then stop. |
E. Don’t say what you aren’t familiar with.
F. Never forget your audience.
G. Give it a try and see what happens.
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Taking good notes is a time-saving skill that will help you to become a better student in several ways. Second, your notes are excellent materials to refer to when you are studying for a test. Third, note-taking helps you to hold your interest.
You will want to take notes during classroom discussions and while reading a textbook or doing research for a report. Whenever or however you take notes, keep in mind that note-taking is a selective process.
The following methods may work best for you.
·Read the text quickly to find the main facts and ideas in it.
·Carefully read the text and watch for words that can show main points and supporting facts.
·Write your notes in your own words.
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·Note any questions or ideas you may have about what was said or written.
As you take notes, you may want to use your own shorthand (速记). When you do, be sure that you understand your symbols and that you use them all the time.
A.Use words, not complete sentences. |
B.There are three practical note-taking methods. |
C.You must write your notes on separate paper. |
D.Otherwise, you may not be able to read your notes later. |
E.You will also want to develop your own method for taking notes.
F.That means you must first decide what is important enough to include in your notes.
G.First, the simple act of writing something down makes it easier for you to understand and remember it.
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A. Do voluntary work
B. List your positives
C. Create a job search plan
D. Keep a regular daily routine
E. Break big goals into small ones
F. Concentrate on the things you can control
Keeping Positive During a Long Job Search
A long job search can affect your attitude, especially if you're out of a job. If it's taking you longer than expected to find a job, the following tips can help you concentrate and stay positive, as well as reducing your depression.
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When you no longer have a job to report for every day, you can easily lose motivation. Treat your job search like a regular job, with a daily "start" and "end" time. Following a set schedule will help you be more efficient and productive while you're out of a job.
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Avoid getting overwhelmed by breaking big goals into small manageable steps. Instead of trying to do everything at once, first put something ahead. If you're out of luck in your job search, take some time to rethink your goals and work out another job search plan.
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Make a list of all the things you're you like about yourself, including skills, characters, achievements and successes. Write down projects that proud of, situations where you excel and things you're good at. Review this list often to remind yourself of your strengths.
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Being out of a job can decrease your self-esteem and make you feel useless. However, volunteering can help you maintain a sense of value and purpose. Helping others can put you in a good mood. Volunteering can also provide career experience, social support and networking opportunities.
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You can't control how quickly a possible boss calls you back or whether or not he decides to hire you. Rather than wasting your energy and time on things that are out of your hands, turn your attention to things you can control during the time when you are out of a job, such as writing a great cover letter and resume to the company you want to work for, setting up meetings with your networking contacts and so on.
The following article is to tell you how to behave better in an IELTS oral English test. Everyone will make necessary preparations for some possible topics in order to increase your performance in the interview. What would you do if you were asked in an interview to talk about how you feel about your hometown if in fact you really dislike living there?
Some people might think that being truthful in this situation and giving a negative answer, they would not do the right thing. Talk about how they love living there and give a positive answer which sounds more attractive.
And giving a negative opinion of something is not important, either. If you have more to say by being truthful, even if it is to express a negative opinion, then that is what you should talk about.
And follow it up with your reasons for disliking it instead of saying "I like my hometown… " and then struggle to find something to say.
We should consider how to deal with this situation in the best way.
A.Instead, they try to hide their true feelings. |
B.What is your true feeling about your hometown? |
C.The important thing is that you have something to express. |
D.However, sometimes you will be asked to talk about something that you don't really like or don't really want to talk about. |
E.No one should have a negative feeling about their hometown.
F.It would be much better to say "Actually I don't really like my hometown..."
G.Actually, truthfulness is not important in such an interview.
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How can we all get more laughter into our lives? Here is what the experts suggest:
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Nancy Alguire, a teacher in Clifton Park, N.Y. was once painfully shy and she seldom laughed. Then she married a circus clown (小丑). “I became interested in the clowns,” she recalls,“ One day I put on a costume and paint my face. That afternoon my whole life changed. I learned to laugh and enjoy life in a way I had never done before.” _________ To this day, she still makes it a rule to be with people who enjoy life and laughing.
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It doesn’t take you too much time and can be easy. Collect favorite cartoons and jokes. Also, keep a paper for writing down humor you find in everyday life.“Good ideas come and go fast, you have to capture them quickly or they are gone,” says Virginia Tooper.
Laugh when you need it most.
“_________” says comedian Bill Cosby.“And once you find laughter, no matter how painful your situation might be, you can survive it,” he insists.
Gray Alan, a sociology professor at the University of Minnesota, claims that laughter is a skill we can all gain—because it comes naturally. _________ Just remember: we are just here for a period, so get a few laughs.
A.You can soften the worst blows through humor. |
B.Mix with people who laugh. |
C.Practise the art of laughing. |
D.Keep a laughter file. |
E. He who laughs last laughs best.
F. But it’s also something that has to be developed.
G. People’s joy can affect those around them.
Business is the organized approach to providing customers with the goods and services they want. The word business also refers to an organization that provides these goods and services. Most businesses seek to make a profit(利润)— that is, they aim to achieve income that is more than the costs of operating the business. Commonly called nonprofits, these organizations are primarily nongovernmental service providers.
Business management is a term used to describe the techniques of planning, direction, and control of the operations of a business. One is the establishment(制定) of broad basic policies with respect to production; sales; the purchase of equipment, materials and supplies; and accounting The third relates to the establishment of standards of work in all departments. Direction is concerned primarily with supervision(监管)and guidance by the management in authority.
A.Control includes the use of records and reports to compare actual work with the set standards for work. |
B.In this connection there is the difference between top management and operative management. |
C.Examples of nonprofit business include such organizations as social service agencies and may hospitals. |
D.However, some businesses only seek to earn enough to cover their operating costs. |
E. Planning in business management has three main aspects.
F. In the theory of business management, organization has two main aspects.
G.. The second aspect relates to the application of these policies by departments.
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Chinese love to eat because food is thought to be the most important way to communicate. So some people often order so many dishes that they can’t eat them up. Chinese government asks the public not to waste food anytime. .
The managers of some restaurants are doing what they can to help people to reduce (减少) food waste. , the waiters should remind them to reduce the number of dishes kindly, or the waiters should ask them to take the leftover with them.
Zhong Li, a famous woman, said,“ , even sometimes we can order a half so that we won’t waste.” Once Zhong Li ordered half a Beijing Duck and some vegetables. She believed that saving food didn’t mean losing face.
. We call it “cleaning the plates”. Xu Jun has done it for years. He said, “ . However, many people have thrown away a whole chicken or fish.” Cleaning the plates is not only to save food, but also to protect the environment and our health.
A. If customers order more than they can eat B. There are still a lot of people who don’t have enough to eat C. Restaurants have also joined the action D. Some people like eating up everything on their plates E. I think we should order enough food we like |
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Choosing to Study Overseas
Every year, thousands of students choose to study in another country for a semester, the summer, or a year. Studying overseas can be an exciting experience for many people.
Living in another country can help you to learn a language, and about another culture.
Overseas study may also look good on your future resume. Many companies today want employees who speak a second language, or have experienced living or working in another country.
Making the right choice
Once you decide to study overseas, you have to make some choices. To choose the right country or school. Ask yourself: Where do I want to go and why? How much do I want to pay? Do I want to live with a host family, with roommates, or alone?
Getting ready to go
Get your passport and visa early! Learn about the money. Bring some of it, and a credit card, with you.
Once you are there
After the first few weeks overseas, many students will feel a little homesick. They may miss their family, friends, and familiar ways of doing things. When you feel sad or homesick, try to talk to others, or write about your feelings in a notebook.
A.Large number of students can’t afford to study overseas. |
B.You should improve your mother tongue before you go. |
C.Why do it? |
D.How long do I want to study overseas? |
E. Remember that it takes time to get used to a new place, school, and culture.
F. You will see the world in a new way, and learn more about yourself.
G. Before you go, learn some of the language, and read about some common customs in your host country.
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A: Now,tell me about the man who stole your neighbour's car.What did he look like?
B: Well,sir.He was tall.
A:
B: Oh yes,and he was younger than you—only about thirty,I'd say.
A: Well! And what colour was his hair?
B: It was brown,and short.it was similar to yours,actually.
A:
B: No.He was clean-shaven.
A: OK.Now have a look at these photos—can you see him?
B:
A: But that's Frankie Famham—he's got a beard,and he's very short!
B: Hm,well...
A:
B: Yes,the strangest thing was that he appeared to be a gentleman—he was wearing a suit...not
like a thief at all.
A: Hm,like this photo?
B: Yes,that's him!
A: That’s Bill Mahony: he's in prison! Are you sure you saw the thief?
B:
A.No,I can't. |
B.Taller than me? |
C.How tall was he? |
D.Did he have a beard? |
E. Well,er,it was very dark...
F. Oh yes,he looked exactly like this one here.
G. Do you remember anything else about the man?
Attitudes Wired in Happy and Successful Brains
I’ve carefully examined happy and successful people from all different professions —actors, scientists, comedians, musicians, etc. They share very similar philosophies. Here are some of the fundamental attitudes and beliefs that contribute to their happiness and success:
◆ ①
This is one of the most commonly recited mottos in self-improvement. Individuals who see their mistakes and failures as a learning experience are much more prone to happiness and success.
When we adopt the belief that “failure is a part of learning,” we become more resilient and courageous in the face of new challenges.
Instead of avoiding situations where we may embarrass ourselves, we embrace these challenges in life, even when we know they can be risky and painful. When we do fail, we don’t see it as the end of the world, but a point to improve upon.
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Many people are great at finding problems and being critical about their lives; however, they do this without ever suggesting a possible solution or alternative to their situation.
They complain about this and that, but they never take an active role to actually improve these things. They focus on problems not to learn from them or fix them, but to make excuses for why their lives are miserable and unpleasant.
I believe acknowledging problems in life is important. I don’t recommend that we ignore things in our life that disturb us or make us unhappy. However, it’s also important to think of ways we can actually respond to these problems and change our circumstances.
Ruminating over problems in our life without a plan to take action is not only a waste of time, but it makes us even more sad and depressed. If you’re going to be critical about something in your life, focus on the ways you can actually make a difference.
◆ ③
Happy and successful people are incredibly grateful for their lives and everything they have: their relationships, their home, their job, their possessions, their talents, their achievements, etc.
Although successful people are often thought of as always hungry and striving – always trying to improve things, achieve their goals, and make things better – this inner drive doesn’t take away from the fact they are very happy and content with their lives.
Gratitude is an irreplaceable characteristic of true happiness and success. Even if we achieve great things in life, without gratitude we often find ourselves empty and discontent. Make sure you take the time to reflect on how lucky you are as a person (I believe everyone can find something to be grateful for).
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Happy and successful individuals know that we can learn a lot from other happy and successful individuals. Having peopled to look up to is a great resource for learning the beliefs and habits that contribute to other people’s success, and then modeling those beliefs and habits in our own lives.
If you want to improve a particular area of your life, then find a couple of people who already excel in that area of life. Study them. Ask them questions. Have them show you their technique and share their stories.
The more willing you are to learn from others, the more successful you will be. Talking and listening to others is one of the best ways to get more perspective into what you want to improve in life — and how you can do it.
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What does the underlined word “resilient” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?
A.depressed | B.regretful |
C.romantic | D.flexible |
The author thinks if one merely focuses on problems, he’ll ________.
A.find out a way to solve problems |
B.ignore complaints about problems |
C.use the problems as his excuses |
D.acknowledge and solve problems |
People with gratitude ________.
A.feel satisfied with his life |
B.stop struggling in life |
C.owe success to their own talents |
D.reflect on their achievements |
The successful people may possess the following attitudes EXCEPT ________.
A.gratitude and belief |
B.courage and risk |
C.willingness and luckiness |
D.fortune and convention |
Choose the following sub-headings for Parts ①②③ and ④.
a. Learn from others b. Show your gratitude
c. Focus on solutions d. Learn from failure
A.a b c d | B.d c b a |
C.d a b c | D.a c b d |
Which of the following can be used to support the concept “Show your gratitude”?
A.“He is a wise man who does not sigh for the things which he has not, but appreciates forthose which he has.” — Epictetus |
B.“We think too small. Like the frog at the bottom of the well. He thinks the sky is only asbig as the top of the well. If he surfaced, he would have an entirely different view.” — Mao Tse-Tung |
C.“Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, butthe really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.” — Mark Twain |
D.“Failure is the foundation of success, and the means by which it is achieved. Success is the hiding-place of failure; but who can tell when the turning-point will come?” |
— Lao Tzu
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A good book can be satisfying. If reading is a habit you’d like to get into, there are some ways to develop it.
Realize that reading is enjoyable if you have a good book. If you have a difficult book and you are forcing yourself through it, it will seem like a task. _____
Set time. You should have some time during every day when you’ll read for at least 5 to 10 minutes. ______ For example, make it a habit to read during breakfast and lunch and even dinner if you eat alone.
Always carry a book. ______When I leave the house, I always make sure to have my car keys and one book at hand. The book stays with me in the car, and I take it into the office and to appointments and pretty much everywhere I go.
_____ Find a place in your home where you can sit in a comfortable chair. Don’t lie down unless you’re going to sleep. There shouldn’t be a television or a computer near the chair, and no music or no noisy family members/ roommates. If you don’t have a place like this, create one.
Reduce television/ the Internet. If you really want to read more, try cutting back on time on TV or the Internet. _____But remember: every minute you reduce of the Internet/ TV, you could use for reading. This could create hours of book reading time.
A.Wherever you go, take a book with you. |
B.Go to bookstores. |
C.Have some good tea or coffee while you read. |
D.Find a quiet place. |
E. This may be difficult for some people.
F. If this happens, give up the book and find another one that you’ll really love.
G. It means you will read no matter how busy you are.
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Sometimes willpoweris a lot like the television remote control hard to findjust when you want it most. But there are waysto increase your willpower.
Don’t try to change your economic situation,win a promotion and lose weight all on the same morning.Setone clear,specific goaland make a realistic plan toachieve it. Extrawillpower sometimes requires extra energy,so don’t spread yourself too thin.
Whatever your goal is,don’texpect to achieveit overnight. ,If you are trying to kick a coffee habit,start by replacing your morning cup of coffee with a glass of water,instead of promising never to drink coffee again.Congratulateyourself on the small achievements.These successes help your willpower grow.
Ask friends,family or colleagues for assistance and tell them exactly how they can help.If your credit card bills have risen,for instance,let friends now that you are cutting back on expenses.Suggest havinga common dinner instead of meetingat an expensive restaurant.Find support group or organization related to your goal and attend their meeting.Youcan get valuableadvice,understanding and information.
If possible,change your environment to encourage positive behavior.Want to get in shape?Keep a set of workout clothesinyour office as a reminder to stop by the gym on the way home. Quitting smoking?
A.Real success takes time. |
B.Focus on one goat at atime. |
C.Change your environment to change your life. |
D.Improve your willpower by a support network. |
E.Changing your behavior requires more than willpower.
F.Avoid bars or restaurants where you might be attracted to light up.
G.Breaking a bad habit or forming a new and healthy one can be difficult.
Many times, we find it very amusing to see people who can keep a smile on their face all the time.It’s kind of annoying, isn’t it? ___Let’s see some tips on how to have a positive attitude and see how that can change our lives.
__ It really works! If you’re stuck in a terrible situation or a negative stage of your life, all you have to do is to think of the good times that are going to come after your bad stage gets over.Hope for the best and you will get the best.
We always feel good when we help others in some way, right? There’ a sense of achievement, satisfaction and positivity associated with giving and helping.
Being grateful for what you have can help you to be positive.If you’re the type to be whining, complaining and groaning about the things you don’t have, we must say that you need a reality check. Look around you and see other people who don’t have enough resources like you do.
Forget the regrets of your past.Are you in a depressed mood all the time because you are carrying the burden of a trouble past with you? Then you must realize that every moment you think of a dark past with negativity, you will lose one bright moment of your present and the future.Letting go of your past is the only way you can have a positive attitude all the time.
Keeping fit and healthy is a critical tip in having a positive attitude.You might have all the money, success and the luxury in the world, but you won’t be able to enjoy anything if you don’t have good health.
A.So try to do a good deed a day and help others with your strengths. |
B.Being unsatisfied will also be a barrier in helping you to have a positive attitude. |
C.That’s because we don’t know the advantages of having a positive attitude all the time. |
D.It’s no use complaining because you have already had a good life. |
E.Think of the good times you are going to have.
F.Make sure you know the importance of good health.
G.Try to think about terrible and negative things in your life.
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A young mother raising her first child,Cathy tries to spend as much time as she can playing with her baby girl.She is eager to get more knowledge of child development and to better understand how young children look at the world.
Jason is a successful young businessman.He travels widely and enjoys adventures and challenges.Having been to many different countries,Jason is still looking for new places to visit.His biggest dream is to see every corner of the world before he retires.
Smart and pretty,Kate is very popular among her friends.She takes great care of how she looks and has a great interest in fashion and the lifestyle of famous people.Besides,she also enjoys reading articles written specially for young girls.
Wayne teaches science in a middle school.He not only wants his students to know more about modern science,but also tries hard to develop a curiosity about nature among his students.He is gathering materials for his students to read.
Frank is the father of a 10-year-old boy.He believes that in this fast-developing world parents should prepare their children for lifelong learning at an early age.Therefore,in his opinion,the most important skill for children to learn is to discover things on their own.He is looking for a magazine for his son.
A
Seventeen Seventeen provides advice and encouragement for masses of young girls.Although its primary focus is fashion and famous people,this teen magazine offers more.Mixed among the latest styles,you’ll find short but interesting articles.Topics range from beauty to the risks of drinking. Price:$22.95($3.83/issue) |
B
Muse Muse seeks to stimulate,delight,and challenge every curious child between the ages of 13 and 16.Produced by the editors and publishers of Cricket,Muse features articles on space,genetics,lasers,rain forests,computers,physics,math,earth sciences,and almost everything else in the universe. Price:$32.97($3.66/issue) |
C
WONDERTIME WONDERTIME is a new magazine from the editors of FamilyFun,devoted to helping parents develop children’s love of learning.A blend of how and why,WONDERTIME inspires parents to see the world through the eyes of their children.WONDERTIME mixes playful activities with scientific knowledge about how children develop physically,socially,intellectually,creatively,and emotionally. Price:$10.00($1.00/issue) |
D
National Geographic Adventurer A new magazine from National Geographic,National Geographic Adventurer is intended for a generation of active men and women who seek new & challenging ways to explore and experience the world.The magazine offers an exciting mix of great photography and interesting articles.Features focus on best adventure stories,travel destinations,sports and more. Price:$14.95($1.50/issue) |
E
FamilyFun What does family fun mean to you?Crafts?Recipes?Party ideas?FamilyFun magazine dishes up these and more interesting activities in over 180 colorful pages.Aimed at parents with young children,this energetic magazine promises to enrich the lives of families.Reviews of computer games,books,videos,and DVDs,written by experts,help parents feel up to the minute. Price:$9.95($0.99/issue) |
F
Kids Discover To help children aged 6 to 12 become lifelong learners,each issue of Kids Discover looks into a single topic in science or social studies which children of this age group have a great interest in.The combination of exciting color photography,lovely pictures and informative kid-friendly text engages readers with attractive content. Price:$26.95($2.25/issue) |
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The right pair of exercise shoes can do a lot to prevent discomfort and injuries, personal trainers say. Here are some shopping tips:
Depending on your workout, shoes designed for walking, running, tennis, cross-training or another specialty will provide the best support for your feet.
Shop when you normally exercise. Feet actually get bigger throughout the day, sometimes swelling up as much as a half-size by nighttime.
Try them on. Never grab a pair of exercise shoes based only on the size of footwear you normally buy. Bring the type of socks you’d wear to work out and go for a walk through the store.
You should be able to spread your toes out comfortably. Make sure there’s about a half-inch of space between them and the front of the shoe. The back should fit snugly (warmly and comfortably) against your heel and not move up and down. If your feet are different sizes, buy based on the larger one.
Talk to an expert. Shoe salesmen and personal trainers can study your stride (步伐) and the shape of your feet.
Many trainers recommend switching footwear every three to five months, if possible, to maintain proper cushioning and support.
One tip: if you have to tie your shoes very tightly to feel a good amount of support, they may be ready to go.
A.Think about how much you can afford to buy the workout shoes. |
B.Consider your type of exercise. |
C.Focus on fit. |
D.So don’t shop first thing in the morning if you often work out in the evening. |
E. Pay more attention to new style shoes.
F. Replace worn shoes regularly.
G. Usually they can recommend the best shoes to guard against injuries.