Is there a “success personality”—some winning combination of qualities that lead

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Is there a “success personality”—some winning combination of qualities that leads almost inevitably（必然地）to achievement? If so, exactly what is that secret success formula（公式）, and can anyone develop it?
At the Gallop Organization we recently focused in depth on success, inquiring into the attitudes of 1500 distinguished people selected at random from Who’s Who in America. Our research finds out a number of qualities that occur regularly among top achievers. Here is one of the most important, that is common sense.
Common sense is the most widely possessed quality of the people surveyed. Seventy-nine percent award themselves a top score in this quality. And 61 percent say that common sense is very important in contributing to their success.
To most, common sense means the ability to present sound, practical judgments on everyday affairs. To do this, one has to remove extra ideas and get right to the key points of what matters. A Texas oil and gas businessman puts it this way: “The key ability for success is simplifying. In conduction of meeting and dealing with industry reducing a complex problem to the simplest term is highly important.”
Is common sense a quality a person is born with, or can you do something to increase it? The oil man’s answer is that common sense can definitely be developed. He owes this to learning how to debate in school. Another way to increase your store of common sense is to observe it in others, learning from their—and your own—mistakes.
Besides common sense, there are many other factors that influence success: knowing your field, self-reliance, intelligence, the ability to get things done, leadership, creativity, relationships with others, and of course, luck. But common sense stands out. If you develop these qualities, you’ll succeed. And you might even find yourself listed in Who’s Who someday.

Secrets to success
Finding of the (1) ▲	Top achievers have some common (2) ▲ , one of which is common sense.
The most important quality	79 percent of the people surveyed (3) ▲ highly of common sense. And 61 percent say their success (4) ▲ from this quality.
Understanding of common sense	To most, it means one is (5) ▲ of presenting sound, practical judgments on everyday affairs by (6) ▲ on what really counts.
(7) ▲ to get common sense	(8) ▲ it through activities like learning how to debate in school. Increasing it through mistakes by observing others.
Other factors leading to success	(9) ▲ from common sense, many other factors contribute to success, luck (10) ▲ . But common sense is the most outstanding.

1. _____________ 2. _____________ 3. ______________ 4. __________ 5. ______________
6. _____________ 7. _____________ 8. ______________ 9. __________10. ______________

答案

小题1:research / study
小题1:qualities
小题1:think / speak
小题1:arises / results
小题1:capable
小题1:focusing / concentrating
小题1:Ways / How
小题1:Developing
小题1:Apart
小题1:Included

解析

小题1:research / study 根据第二段“Our research finds out a number of qualities that occur regularly among top achievers.”可知填 research或study
小题1:qualities 根据第二段中 Our research finds out a number of qualities that occur regularly among top achievers.可知填qualities
小题1:think / speak 根据第三段中的Seventy-nine percent award themselves a top score in this quality. 可知79%的人认为此项得分最高，故用短语 think/speak highly of 表高度评价
小题1:arises / results 根据第三段中的And 61 percent say that common sense is very important in contributing to their success.中可知common sense 导致成功，也就是成功来自于 common sense 所以用 result from/arise from
小题1:capable 根据第四段中To most, common sense means the ability to present sound,可知有这样的能力，也就是 be capable of
小题1:focusing / concentrating 根据第四段中one has to remove extra ideas and get right to the key points of what matters. 要去除其他杂念，也就是专注用focus on
小题1:Ways / How 根据第五段中can you do something to increase it?可知此节指如何培养，所以填Ways / How，注意大小写
小题1:Developing 根据第五段common sense can definitely be developed.可知填develop，由下文中 increasing 可知用Ving形式
小题1:Apart 根据最后一段中第一句话Besides common sense可知填的词要和besides意思一样，所以用 apart from=besides
小题1:Included 根据最后一段there are many other factors that influence success所以指包括其他因素，用短语 sth included

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The job of raising children is a tough one. Children don’t come with an instruction handbook. And each child is different. So parents sometimes pull their hair out in frustration, not knowing what to do. But in raising children---as in all of life---what we do is influenced by our culture. Naturally then, American parents teach their children basic American values.
To Americans, the goal of parents is to help children stand on their own two feet. From infancy, each child may get his or her own room. As children grow, they gain more freedom to make their own choices. Teenagers choose their own forms of entertainment, as well as the friends to share them with. When they reach young adulthood, they choose their own careers and marriage partners. Of course, many young adults still seek their parents’ advice and approval for the choices they make. But once they "leave the nest" at around 18 to 21 years old, they want to be on their own, not "tied to their mother’s apron strings."
The relationship between parents and children in America is very informal. American parents try to treat their children as individuals ─ not as extensions of themselves. They allow them to fulfill their own dreams. Americans praise and encourage their children to give them the confidence to succeed. When children become adults, their relationship with their parents becomes more like a friendship among equals. But contrary to popular belief, most adult Americans don’t make their parents pay for room and board when they come to visit. Even as adults, they respect and honor their parents.
Most young couples with children struggle with the issue of childcare. Mothers have traditionally stayed home with their children. In recent years, though, a growing trend is to put preschoolers in a day care center so Mom can work. Many Americans have strong feelings about which type of arrangement is best. Some argue that attending a day care center can be a positive experience for children. Others insist that mothers are the best caregivers for children. A number of women are now leaving the workforce to become full-time homemakers.
Disciplining children is another area that American parents have different opinions about. Many parents feel that an old-fashioned spanking(一顿打) helps youngsters learn what "No!" means. Others prefer alternate forms of discipline. For example, "time outs" have become popular in recent years. Children in "time out" have to sit in a corner or by a wall. They can get up only when they are ready to act nicely. Older children and teenagers who break the rules may be grounded, or not allowed to go out with friends. Some of their privileges at home like TV or telephone use may also be taken away for a while. Although discipline isn’t fun for parents or children, it’s a necessary part of training.
Being a parent is a tall order. It takes patience, love, wisdom, courage and a good sense of humor to raise children. Some people are just deciding not to have children at all, since they’re not sure it’s worth it. But raising children means training the next generation and preserving our culture. What could be worth more than that?
Title: The Job of Raising Children

Paragraph outline	Supporting details
Introduction	It is no easy task to bring up children. Parents sometimes feel very 1 ▲ , not knowing what to do.
The goal of parents	They help children to be 2 ▲ instead of depending on parents.
The relationship between parents and children	An informal relationship exists between American parents and children. ● Children are praised and 3 ▲ to realize their dreams. ● Children are treated 4 ▲ more like friends.
The issue of childcare	Most young couple struggle with this issue. ● 5 ▲ , mothers stayed home with kids. ● Recently, a day care center is where preschoolers are put. ● There is a(n) 6 ▲ over whether attending a day care center is a positive experience for children.
Ways to 7 ▲ children	American parents have different opinions. ● "Time outs" have become 8 ▲ in recent years. ● 9 ▲ away some privileges is a way to punish some older children and teenagers.
Conclusion	Raising children takes patience, love, wisdom, courage etc., but it is 10 ▲ .

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When it comes to the prevention of heart disease, women need to pay attention to their own special risks. And so do men. Surprisingly, even children and teens need to be aware- or at least the parents who want to keep them safe do. Thankfully, scientists have also made great leaps in figuring out the specific prevention strategies that work best for all. So now, knowledge is your best protection.
What Men Need to Know
According to the American Heart Association (AHA), at least half of the people who die suddenly from heart disease each year had no clue they were sick. Some think that half of all heart attacks strike out of the blue. Not true, insists Jennifer Mieres, a spokeswoman for the AHA. A 2004 study found that at least 90 percent of first heart attacks are caused by well-known problems like high cholesterol(胆固醇) or diabetes. “If you look closely,” says she, “you’ll almost always find a risk factor that was undiscovered, ignored, or not adequately treated.”
Lifestyle changes like adopting a healthy diet, getting out for regular exercise, avoiding tobacco, losing weight are the first line of defense.
What Women Need to Know
There are some special considerations for the women who are healthy and want to make sure they stay that way. First, they shouldn’t smoke-no one should, but the habit is even harder on women’s heart than it is on men’s.
Women who find that they are at risk should talk to their doctor about taking a statin(他汀,药物名). Indeed, statins reduce the risk of heart disease, but there has been not enough evidence that they help high-risk women and it can’t guarantee the long-term safety. So it’s worth noting that a healthy diet and exercise also reduce cholesterol.
What Parents Need to Know
Last year, a study showed that overweight children and teens have arteries(动脉)that look like those of an average 45-year-old. New guidelines say these children should get a cholesterol test by age ten -- and even urge doctors to consider statins for those most at risk if nothing else works. The recommendations caused oppositions. Lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise are the best strategy, says Dr. Greer, a professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine. Statins should be considered only for kids in danger.

Title: The Family Guide to a Healthy Heart
Theme	All people, regardless of their gender(性别) and 1._____, should pay attention to their own special risks and keep some basic knowledge in mind to 2______ heart disease.
Things Men Need to Know	Such problems as high cholesterol or diabetes3____ to most of first heart attacks. They should make changes in their lifestyle, like adopting a healthy diet, exercise4____ , avoiding tobacco and losing weight.
Things Women Need to Know	5____ should be avoided, which will do more6_____ to a woman’s heart than to a man’s. Statins may not work on high-risk women and can’t guarantee safety in the long 7_______ With a healthy diet and exercise, one’s cholesterol can be 8.________.
Things Parents Need to Know	Research showed that overweight children and teens’ arteries are 9._____ to those of an average 45-year-old. Children should change the way they live without taking statins unless in 10_______.

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The football players in the local team were ___________ with money for their efforts in winning the competition

A．rewarded

B．awarded

C．praised

D．valued

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The temperature on the inside of the car can be adjusted to suit the driver’s__________ in winter and summer.

A．pleasure

B．preference

C．measurement

D．selection

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Enjoy English Books on Vacation
Everyone needs a break, and vacations are not meant for serious study. Instead, they’re a great way to take a break and enjoy a good book. The Spring Festival is coming up so this is the perfect time to discuss some great English language literature to take on a long train journey or while you’re hanging out with the family.
Before getting into the recommendations, we need to determine your English reading comprehension level so you don’t pick a book which is so challenging that it’s stressful or so simple that it’s boring.
If you’re at the beginner level, there are two options: reading a children’s book or reading a book that you’ve read in Chinese translation. This will help you get over any unfamiliar words or phrases, since you’re already familiar with the story. If you’re at the intermediate level, popular books like pop fiction, mysteries and thrillers are good options, as they’ll be guaranteed page turners and that will increase the possibility of your getting all the way through the book. For advanced readers, classic works of literature or modern prize winners （Booker, Nobel, Pulitzer） are good options.
The most important thing is to pick a book that you’re really interested in. When I pick up a new book in Chinese, the first few chapters are always really hard to get through, as I have to get accustomed to the way the individual author uses the language. But after the first few chapters, things get a lot easier, especially if I get involved in the story. Some of my favorite Chinese-language eye candy are books that are series like Brothers by Yu Hua or The Dancer by Hai Yan. I like them because there’s always a lot of action and story development to keep me involved, which helps me make it through those first few chapters.
Another great way to keep yourself motivated over the holiday is to find a friend who’s interested in reading the same book. You can make goals that you both want to achieve and discuss plot lines or vocabulary issues with each other by SMS or e-mail. I’m currently doing that with my friend Laura. We’ve been doing this since we were classmates in Chinese at college.
Some quick recommendations: Harry Potter, start with the first book and go on from there; the Narnia series; anything by US writer Michael Crichton or British writer Agatha Christie; and if you like horror, US writer Stephen King is always unusual and fun. But really you should just find a topic or author that you’re interested in, and the rest will go from there. Happy reading!

（1）▲	Enjoy English books on vacation
Theme	Find a good book to read on your journey to a distant place or while spending time with your family.
（2）▲ of proper books	●Beginners may pick a children’s book or a book whose story is （3） ▲ to them. ●Intermediate-level readers will find it (4) ▲ to read popular books from cover to cover. ●Advanced readers may feel classic works of literature or modern prize winners（5）▲ for their level.
Ways to keep up your （6）▲ for reading	● Choose a book that is interesting enough to （7）▲ you in the story and help you get through some difficult chapters . ●Read along with a friend a book you both feel interested in and （8）▲ views on plot lines or vocabulary to achieve your common goals.
Books （9） ▲	● Harry Potter series ● Narnia series ● Works by Michael Crichton ● Works by Agatha Christie ●（10）▲ fiction by Stephen King

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