The symptoms of self-doubt | l Feeling uncertain about being _1_ of accomplishing something l Leading to hesitation and indecision or, even worse, abandoning the task. l Lasting a _2_ time |
Seven simple steps | |
Recognize and acknowledge your doubt | 3 until you first recognize and acknowledge hidden doubts can you overcome them. |
4 ▲ your doubt | Spending some time drilling down and figure out the cause of it and the reason. |
Identify the origin | Trying to get a handle on the area of your life that creates your sense of uncertainty so you can figure out the 5 . |
Is there a pattern | 6 how you overcome your doubts in a similar situation before and deciding what you can do differently this time. |
Design a plan | Making an educated and proper decision about what to do next and getting it 7 down. |
Anticipate possible challenges | Trying to foresee possible challenges and ask someone close to you to 8 you. |
Take action | Sticking to the plan and getting help as well as encouragement if necessary. |
The author"s 9 ▲ | |
Self-doubt is sure to be 10 ▲ of. | |
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When something goes wrong, it can be very satisfying to say, "Well, it"s so-and-so"s fault. "or "I know I"m late, but it"s not my fault; the car broke down. " It is probably not your fault, but once you form the habit of blaming somebody or something else for a bad situation, you are a loser. You have no power and could do nothing that helps change the situation. However, you can have great power over what happens to you if you stop focusing on whom to blame and start focusing on how to remedy the situation. This is the winner"s key to success. Winners are great at overcoming problems. For example, if you were late because your car broke down, maybe you need to have your car examined more regularly. Or, you might start to carry along with you the useful phone numbers, so you could call for help when in need. For another example, if your colleague causes you problems on the job for lack of responsibility or ability, find ways of dealing with his irresponsibility or inability rather than simply blame the person. Ask to work with a different person, or don"t rely on this person. You should accept that the person is not reliable and find creative ways to work successfully regardless of how your colleague fails to do his job well. This is what being a winner is all about - creatively using your skills and talents so that you are successful no matter what happens. Winners don"t have fewer problems in their lives; they have just as many difficult situation to face as anybody else. They are just better at seeing those problems as challenges and opportunities to develop their own talents. So, stop focusing on "whose fault it is. " Once you are confident about your power over bad situations, problems are just stepping stones for success. | |
1. According to the passage, winners . | |
A. deal with problems rather than blame others B. meet with fewer difficulties in their lives C. have responsible and able colleagues D. blame others rather than themselves | |
2. The underlined word remedy in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to . | |
A. avoid | |
3. When your colleague brings about a problem, you should . | |
A. find a better way to handle the problem B. blame him for his lack of responsibility C. tell him to find the cause of the problem D. ask another person for help | |
4. Which of the following is the best title for the passage? | |
A. Winner"s Secret. B. A Winner"s Problem. C. A Winner"s Opportunity. D. A Winner"s Achievement. | |
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You know Australia is a big country, but you may not know how easy it is to get around. The untouched beaches that go for miles and deserts that touch the horizon are just there, waiting to be reached and explored. Following are the different ways you can explore our vast country. Getting around Australia Air Flying is the best way to cover large distances in a short time. You can spend more time on the Australia"s can"t-miss landscapes and relaxing lifestyle. Moreover, competition among airlines makes great flying fees available for you. Drive Australia has a vast network of well - maintained roads and some of the most beautiful touring routes in the world. You have no difficulty finding car rental companies at major airports, central city locations, suburbs and attractions. Bus Bus travel in Australia is comfortable, easy and economical. Buses generally have air conditioning, reading lights, adjustable seats and videos. Services are frequent, affordable and efficient. Rail Train travel is the cheapest and gives you an insight into Australia"s size and variety, all from the comfort of your carriage. Scheduled services are a great way to get quickly between our cities and regional centers. Ferry (轮渡) The Spirit of Tasmania runs a passenger and vehicle ferry service between Melbourne and Tasmania nightly. Extra services are running during summer rush hours. Sea - link ferries connect South Australia and Kangaroo Island several times a day. Ferries connect suburbs in our capital cities Walk With easy - on - the - feel pedestrian streets, walking is a great way to get around our cities. Besides all of above, you can also experience some of the longest tracks and trails in the world in central Australia - impressive journeys of a thousand kilometers or more that can take several weeks to complete. | |
1. The underlined word "untouched" (in the 1st paragraph) means______. | |
A. ordinary B. dangerous C. natural D. boring | |
2. Which of the following is TRUE about traveling in Australia? ______. | |
A. More travelers make the flying fees among airlines higher than before B. You can easily rent a car to explore its most beautiful touring routes C. Taking a bus tour is the cheapest way D. Train travel is uncomfortable | |
3. Ferry service between Melbourne and Tasmania usually runs ______. | |
A. only at night hours B. only during rush hours C. several times a day D. between different cities | |
4. From the passage, we know that ______. | |
A. pedestrian walking is a great way to travel between cities B. it takes much time to travel in Central Australia C. you can also experience the impressive journeys of a thousand meters in central Australia D. you have to walk over a thousand kilometers in Australia. | |
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Would you like to be a king or queen? To have people waiting on you hand and foot? Many Americans experience this royal treatment every day. How? By being customers. The American idea of customer service is to make each customer the center of attention. Need proof? Just listen to the commercials. Most of them sound like the McDonald"s ad: "We do it all for you." Actually, not all stores in America roll out the red carpet for their customers. But wherever you go, good customer service means making customers feel special. People going shopping in America can expect to be treated with respect from the very beginning. Most places don"t have a "furniture street" or a "computer road" which allow you to compare prices easily. Instead, people often "let their fingers do the walking" through the store hot lines. From the first "hello", customers receive a satisfying response to their questions. This initial contact can help them decide where to shop. When customers get to the store, they are treated as honored guests. Customers don"t usually find store clerks sitting around watching TV or playing cards. Instead, the clerks greet them warmly and offer to help them find what they want. In most stores, the clear signs that label each department make shopping a breeze. Customers usually don"t have to ask how much items cost, since prices are clearly marked. And unless they"re at a flea market or a yard sale, they don"t bother trying to bargain. When customers are ready to check out, they find the nearest and shortest checkout lane. But as Murphy"s Law would have it, whichever lane they get in, all the other lanes will move faster. Good stores open new checkout lanes when the lanes get too long. Some even offer express lanes for customers with 10 items or less. After they pay for their purchases, customers receive a smile and a warm "thank you" from the clerk. Many stores even allow customers to take their shopping carts out to the parking lot. That way, they don"t have to carry heavy bags out to the car. | |
1. By quoting (引用) the McDonald"s ad: "We do it all for you", the author intends to_______. | |
A. suggest that customers believe what commercials say deeply B. show readers the American idea on good customer service C. express all the stores pay much attention to the customers D. persuade readers to choose the stores with ads correctly | |
2. In the USA, what may you do at first if you want to do some shopping? | |
A. To visit a professional street with lots of similar stores. B. To compare prices in many shops in the same street. C. To make phone calls and get better shopping choices. D. To receive other customers" answers to the questions. | |
3. Which of the followings shows American stores offer convenience to customers in this passage? | |
A. The store clerks don"t usually sit around watching TV or playing cards. B. Some stores offer price bargain to the customers like a yard sale. C. The clerks give customers a smile and a warm "thank you" after paying. D. Some stores open new checkout lanes when the lanes are crowded. | |
4. Which of the following can be the best title of this passage? | |
A. Customer Service in America B. Excellent Stores in America C. Shopping Rules in America D. Being King or Queen in America |