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1、 阅读理解
A man recently connected with me on LinkedIn and sent me this note: "Let me know if you ever need a writer. "I guess he's a writer? I don't know. But I do know this phrase "Let me know if you ever need a…" shows up a lot, in my inbox and surely yours, too. I've come to think of it as the eight most deadly words in selling oneself because that phrase is the death of opportunity.
Let's consider the approach. These people are being standoffish. Rather than selling themselves, they're shifting the burden onto someone else to make the sale. If I need a writer, I should reach out to them. If I need a story, I should ask them for an interview. If I need a customer service solution, I should ask them for details. "Let me know if you ever need a…" sounds like an invitation, but it's really a shrug.
Imagine the situation where I'd assign a story to the writer who used the nine words, "Let me know if you ever need a writer. "Just anyone who can string words together. I would have needed to be in a panic, so desperate for someone to contribute to our magazine that I'd stopped thinking about great writers or good writers, or even serviceable writers and simply settled for: a writer. This isn't a situation that exists. The world is full of good options! We are not living in times of shortage. If we need a job done, there are plenty of qualified people to do it. Our question is: Who's the best?
If you want to create opportunity for yourself, answer that question convincingly. The first thing to do is show someone you are the opportunity. Hiring you can help them. We also need to stop hiding behind ourselves. Get out in front! Sell yourself and your amazing abilities. Understand someone's problem, and explain exactly why you are the solution. Avoid saying "Let me know if you ever need a…". Instead, start with: "Let me explain how I can help you."
(1)、What do we know from the author's experience?A、We'd better start our own careers as early as possible. B、The author prefers to hire his employees on LinkedIn. C、The phrase "Let me know if you ever need a…" is useful. D、Many people use the wrong opening sentence to sell themselves.(2)、What does the underlined word "standoffish" mean in Paragraph 2?A、Frank and open. B、Unfriendly and proud. C、Unsure and sensitive. D、Concerned and confident.(3)、What can be inferred from Paragraph 3?A、The author is in desperate need of a writer's help. B、There are very few great writers available nowadays. C、Anyone who can string words together is a good writer. D、The author isn't interested in the writer using the nine words.(4)、What is the text mainly about?A、Ways of selling oneself. B、Tips for job interviews. C、Preparations for landing a job. D、Requirements for common jobs. -
2、 阅读理解
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3、 选词填空
break away from keep one's eyes open decorate… with…
at sb's convenience lose control of on the contrary
to date be conscious of do damage to
(1)、People the environmental problems caused by mankind before, but the newly-published paper made them more aware of the issue.(2)、In 1776 the United States announced the Declaration of Independence, the British Empire and became an independent country.(3)、It is not an idea around which the Community can unite. , I see it as one that will divide us.(4)、On Christmas Day usually the trees lights, ribbons and glass balls.(5)、He was really a busy bee, and went to see his parents living in the countryside only . -
4、 Newly published discoveries that appear to be important and (convince) will always be open to challenge. (所给词的适当形式填空)
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5、 It is a/an (depend), non-profit organization whose mission is to provide medical care to those affected by disasters or a lack of access to health care. (所给词的适当形式填空)
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6、 The study shows that some people with high IQ lack emotional abilities, and they suffer from (criticize) and misunderstood. (所给词的适当形式填空)
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7、 While often praised by foreigners for its emphasis on the basics, Japanese education tends to stress the ability of test taking and mechanical learning over (creative). (所给词的适当形式填空)
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8、 It is critical that our nation and the world base important policies on the best judgments (concern) the future consequences of present actions(所给词的适当形式填空).
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9、 Due to her latest discovery, she (confirm) as one of the leading female scientists in physics so far. (所给词的适当形式填空)
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10、 All things (consider), it could be a while before we embrace a highly-developed health care system. (所给词的适当形式填空)
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11、 The biography, simply titled Steve Jobs was at the top of the best-seller lists within hours of Apple's (announce) of his death.(所给词的适当形式填空)
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12、 My kids joked that I was like an FBI agent, with my c (不断的) questions about where they'd been and who they'd been with. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
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13、 The written record of the conversation between the interviewer and the interviewee doesn't c (相符合) to what was actually said. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
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14、 Once a year, all members of a family visit the grave sites of each a (祖先) and pay their respects. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
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15、 C (奇怪地), the sound of blood flow in the vessels of our head and neck is within hearing range, yet we do not hear it. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
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16、 He said the American people voted for Democrats in Congress and the White House because they want change, and a new a (方法) to the economy. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
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17、 I shall define him as an i (个人) who has regarded as his primary duty and pleasure in life the activity of thinking in a Socratic way about moral issues. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
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18、 WHO did not rush to d (宣布) a pandemic, but did so only when fully satisfied that all criteria for doing so had been met.(根据中英文提示单词拼写)
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19、 阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
I'm not Chinese, but I love Chinese New Year. There are many fun New Year (celebrate), but nothing quite matches the excitement of the lion dance which can wake up the spirit (complete).
The sound of the drums, you can feel throughout your entire body, is quite inspiring. The two performers are very flexible. But it is actually very difficult as the lion head is very heavy and being the (low)part of the lion is tiring as he has to bend his back and also carry person in front sometimes. The lion head is made with paper over a bamboo frame, (cover)in gauze (纱布), and decorated with beautifully-colored materials.
The lion dance (believe)to have first appeared in the Qianlong Emperor's dream during his Southern tour, and he ordered an animal (make)in the likeness of his description and used in festivals from then on.
I love all about the lion dance. The other day, I saw a film about a left-behind teenager who insisted on pursuing his dreams despite difficulties and (succeed)in lion dance. As Master Xu translates: "Heaven has made us talents; we're not made vain."
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20、 阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
My first caregiving experience involved driving 180 miles every day to see my grandmother who was terminally ill. I was certainly 1 as the weeks turned into months, but the desire to 2 my grandmother in her last days was overwhelming (无法抗拒的).
Years later, my 87-year-old father required more 3 skills than I could provide. As he lived 700 miles away from me, I deeply 4 that I couldn't take care of him myself, but I thought my nightly phone calls, filled with laughter and family news, provided him with 5 support.
Then, 6 , because of cancer, I became the one who needed 7 . Friends provided meals, house cleaning, and rides to appointments. The gratitude I felt for these acts of 8 was beyond words. It was also because of their thoughtfulness that I could focus all my energy on healing (治愈) my body and mind.
Soon afterwards, in trying to find a meaningful purpose, I 9 the idea of offering assistance to other caregivers. I was 10 with both sides of the struggle, and this 11 me to pay it forward for the incredible amount of support I had received.
A(n) 12 arose when a caregiver I knew for years was unable to travel to her winter home in Florida. While recovering from surgery, she was 13 to drive. When she asked me to be the driver, I didn't 14 , so we headed south on an adventure.
Now, due to the pandemic, I have to suspend the program, but I look forward to 15 my journey of caring for caregivers soon. I welcome the chance to lift the burden off their shoulders, even if it's for just a minute.
(1)A 、 relieved B 、 delighted C 、 frustrated D 、 exhausted(2)A 、 rescue B 、 comfort C 、 please D 、 protect(3)A 、 communication B 、 survival C 、 nursing D 、 working(4)A 、 regretted B 、 assumed C 、 feared D 、 appreciated(5)A 、 professional B 、 physical C 、 financial D 、 emotional(6)A 、 unfortunately B 、 gradually C 、 eventually D 、 surprisingly(7)A 、 encouragement B 、 attention C 、 care D 、 guidance(8)A 、 bravery B 、 modesty C 、 honesty D 、 kindness(9)A 、 reflected on B 、 came upon C 、 went over D 、 focused on(10)A 、 faced B 、 occupied C 、 acquainted D 、 associated(11)A 、 allowed B 、 required C 、 advised D 、 forced(12)A 、 problem B 、 crisis C 、 opportunity D 、 emergency(13)A 、 forbidden B 、 expected C 、 supposed D 、 determined(14)A 、 respond B 、 hesitate C 、 struggle D 、 compromise(15)A 、 extending B 、 planning C 、 finishing D 、 continuing