Question

A. They admit their mistakes.       
B. They are open to criticism.
C. They are willing to learn.        
D. They’re in charge of their emotions.
E. They apologize when needed.     
F. They are generous with compliments. 
We all see and hear about extraordinary people around us and wonder why can’t we be more like them? Sometimes we chuck that notion as absurd and unachievable. I would say not so fast. It’s not the big things that make someone extraordinary. It’s the small things. Things over a period of time have the power to radically change your life. They become extraordinary by making a difference in someone’s life. Here are some of the things extraordinary people do every day:
【小题1】 __________
Just because you’re the boss, it doesn’t mean you are right every time. It doesn’t mean you have the best ideas. Learn to back up your ideas or decisions with reason. Use logic to explain things, not authority. By doing this your decisions might invite criticism, but you will also get an opportunity to improve.
【小题2】 __________
My friend’s boss made a huge mistake by tying up with an event management company. The whole purpose of the tie-up was to promote his company but it failed miserably. Instead of defending his idea and carrying on as if nothing happened, he apologized to the team for not including them in the decision making. It’s OK to admit you were wrong. You will not only gain the respect of your team mates, you will also gain credibility.
【小题3】__________
Remember the time, say in school or at work when you worked really hard but got nothing in return. Not even a thank you. It hurts when your efforts are not recognized. So every chance you get to praise someone, do it. A simple “That was some great work, keep it up,” can go a long way in making the employee feel great about themselves. A compliment can have a positive impact on their lives. Your team/family will love you for it.
【小题4】 __________
We all make mistakes, but what makes a person big is when he is ready to apologize. Don’t try to hide behind excuses: “I didn’t mean to say it, it just happened.” “I was irritated with such and such person so…” No. Don’t try to shift blame. Just come right out and say you’re sorry.
【小题5】 __________
Sometimes it is very important to stay mum. Especially when you’re angry or irritated or bitter, you don’t want to end up saying things you didn’t really mean to. So they take their time, they process their emotions, think back to what happened, and then come to a decision about how to tackle it. Before you say anything, consider other’s feelings. Never be rash with words or actions.

Answer 1

【小题1】B
【小题2】A
【小题3】F
【小题4】E
【小题5】D

解析试题分析：本文主要讲述的是一些杰出的人所做的一些共同的事情，以此来教育我们如果想要做伟大的人，想要做杰出的人，我们就要学会这一切。
【小题1】B 根据第一句Just because you’re the boss, it doesn’t mean you are right every time. It doesn’t mean you have the best ideas.可知并不是因为你是老板，就意味着你任何时候都对，也不意味着你有最好的想法。我们要用开放的思维来接受别人的批评，那样you will also get an opportunity to improve你才会有提高的机会。故B正确。
【小题2】A 根据本段最后一句It’s OK to admit you were wrong. You will not only gain the respect of your team mates, you will also gain credibility.可知本段讲述的是我们要勇于承认自己的错误。犯了错，勇于承认错误可以赢得别人的尊敬也可以获得别人的信任。故A符合上下文。
【小题3】F 根据后3行So every chance you get to praise someone, do it. A simple “That was some great work, keep it up,” can go a long way in making the employee feel great about themselves. A compliment can have a positive impact on their lives. Your team/family will love you for it.可知我们不要吝啬自己的赞美的言辞，因为赞美对别人有积极的影响，会让别人更加认可我们。故F正确。
【小题4】E 根据第一句We all make mistakes, but what makes a person big is when he is ready to apologize.可知当我犯错的时候，我们要勇于道歉，勇于承认自己的过错，这会让我们的更加伟大。故E符合上下文。
【小题5】D 根据第一句和最后一句Sometimes it is very important to stay mum.和Before you say anything, consider other’s feelings. Never be rash with words or actions.可知这些杰出的人都善于保持冷静，善于控制好自己的情绪。故D项正确。
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