5.In seventh grade,I decided to try out for my school musical.I only made it through the first part before the drama teacher stopped me.It goes without saying that my Christmas carol didn't get me any role.
Am I embarrassed?No.Not just because it was ten years ago,but also because it's such a great story to share.Why?I think the main reason is that admitting to mistakes makes you easier to relate to.Interestingly enough,science proves this theory.
Researchers have conducted numerous studies and have concluded that when someone makes a mistake or acts in a clumsy(笨拙的) way,they arefound to be more likeable.In other words,if you're competent(有能力的) at something and then you mess up,it shows your human side.This allows others to connect and relate to you,which in turn makes them like you more.
Growing up,I was the type of student who had to get straight A's and the type of athlete who aways had to perform at the top of the game.The problem was that my standards were so high that I was never happy.It was only when I learned to let go and forgive myself for my mistakes that I truly felt relaxed.
When one of your close friends or family members makes a mistake,are you quick to forgive and forget?Sadly,many of us often express more sympathy(同情) for others than ourselves.With each mistake comes a lesson,and if you can learn to let go and forgive yourself,you will be better equipped to handle life's challenges going forward.
More importantly,if you're frequently worried about looking silly,you'll never be able o get improvement at work.Even if you make a fool of yourself,it isn't the end of the world.Think about it:what's the worst that can happen?In many cases,the reward often outweighs the risk.
23.What does the underlined part"this theory"probably refer to?A
A.A mistake makes you more likeable.
B.An embarrassed person tends to act clumsily.
C.Competent people always mess up in life.
D.It's not embarrassing to share mistakes.
24.Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?B
A.The author is proud of her work.
B.The author was once a perfectionist.
C.The author always made some mistakes.
D.The author felt ashamed of her high standards.
25.What message can be got in the last two paragraphs?C
A.Making a fool of yourself when necessary.
B.Being sensitive when it comes to forgiveness.
C.Viewing mistakes as learning opportunities.
D.Not being afraid to face your mistakes.
26.What does the author want to tell us in the passage?A
A.It's okay to make mistakes.
B.Everyone may make mistakes.
C.It's tim to forgive yourself.
D.How to forgive our mistakes.
分析 作者通過自己的一些犯錯誤的經(jīng)歷告訴我們,犯錯并不可怕,只要利用好可以學(xué)到很多經(jīng)驗(yàn)和教訓(xùn).
解答 ABCA
23.A 猜測詞意題.根據(jù)前句 admitting to mistakes makes you easier to relate to以及下文 when someone makes a mistake or acts in a clumsy(笨拙的) way,they arefound to be more likeable.可知,this theory此處指錯誤讓你更加可愛的,故答案為A.
24.B 細(xì)節(jié)題.根據(jù)第四段內(nèi)容可知,在成長過程中我一直對自己要求很嚴(yán)格,如學(xué)習(xí)上要得A,所以我是 一個完美主義者,故答案為B.
25.C 推理題.根據(jù)With each mistake comes a lesson可知,每一個錯誤都可以學(xué)到一個經(jīng)驗(yàn)和教訓(xùn),故答案為C.
26.A 主旨大意題.通過全文的介紹可知,作者通過自己的一些犯錯誤的經(jīng)歷告訴我們,犯錯并不可怕,只要利用好可以學(xué)到很多經(jīng)驗(yàn)和教訓(xùn),故答案為A.
點(diǎn)評 做本題時,首先要快速瀏覽全文,把握文章的主旨大意,理清作者的寫作思路;然后結(jié)合上下文,逐句分析,并正確理解題干的意思;最后結(jié)合選項(xiàng)中內(nèi)容,找到符合文意的選項(xiàng).