Question

【题目】What do the world’s most successful people all have in common?

By examining the work habits of over 150 greatest writers and artists and scientists, the researchers including Standford Professor Jeffrey Preffer found that high achievers like Robert Moses turn out to be all alike:

Busy ! Busy!

【1】In a study of general managers in industry, John Kotter reported that many of them worked 60 to 65 hours per week—which translates into at least six 10-hour days. The ability and willingness to work difficult and tiring hours has characterized many powerful figures. Energy and strength provide many advantages to those seeking to build power.

Just Say No!

The difference between successful people and very successful people is that very successful people say “no” to almost everything. And that’s what gives them the time to accomplish so much.【2】And focus means saying “no” to a lot of distractions (分神).

Know What You Are!

Ignore your weakness and keep improving your strengths. Don’t waste time exploring skill areas where you have little competence. Instead, focus on—and build on—your strengths.【3】

Create Good Luck!

Luck is not magical—there is a science to it. Richard Wiseman studied lucky people for his book Luck Factor, and broke down what they do right.【4】By being more outgoing, open to new ideas, following the feeling that something is true, being optimistic, lucky people create possibilities.

Does applying these principles to your life actually work? Wiseman created a “luck school” to test the ideas—and it was a success. In total, 80 percent of people who attended Luck School said that their luck had increased.【5】

A. Spend enough time to improve your weakness.

B. Achievement requires focus.

C. On average, these people reported that their luck had increased by more than 40 percent.

D. High achievers never stop working and they never lose a minute.

E. Busy people are more likely to be lucky.

F. This means knowing who you are, what you are and what you are good at.

G. Certain personality types are luckier because they behave in a way that offers the chance for good opportunities.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】D

【2】B

【3】F

【4】G

【5】C

【解析】试题分析: 本文主要是探讨和介绍世界上最成功的人都有什么共同点。

【1】D考查句意理解和上下文，根据下一句，在行业总经理的研究中，约翰科特报道，他们中的许多人工作每周工作60-65小时，转化为至少六天10小时。可知此处应填：他们从不停止工作，他们永远不会失去一分钟。故选D

【2】B考查句意理解和上下文，根据下一句，专注意味着对很多的干扰说“不”， 可知此处应填：成就需要专注。故选B

【3】F考查句意理解和上下文，根据上一句，不要浪费时间探索你几乎没有能力的技能领域。相反，专注并建立在你的强项上。可知此处应填：这意味着知道你是谁，你是什么，你擅长什么。故选F

【4】G考查句意理解和上下文，根据下一句，通过变得更加外向，对新的想法保持开放，追随正确的感觉，乐观，幸运的人能创造可能性。可知此处应填：可知某些人格类型更幸运，因为他们的行为方式提供良好的机会。故选G

【5】C考查句意理解和上下文，根据上一句，在总数中，有百分之80的人参加了运气学校的说，他们的运气增加了。可知此处应填：平均来说，这些人报告说，他们的运气增加了超过百分之40。故选C