Question

Life is full of change, and this leads to growth. Change is what keeps our lives moving, and allows us to achieve what we desire and deserve. Like it or not, we need to be willing to go with the flow, and be adaptable when something doesn’t go according to plan. A catalyst is a person that causes something else to happen, and if you’re not currently a catalyst for change, here are some things you can do to become one.

Take a look at what you’ve got going on in your life right now. Write down everything that comes to mind. Is there anything that jumps out at you that you're not content with? Is there something that isn't moving forward as quickly as you would like it to? Identifying what you want to change is the first step to getting somewhere with it.

Take the initiative to make change happen. Once you have identified what you want to work on changing, write down several possible "next steps" you can take to realizing that change. Whatever it is you want to change, you won't get very far without having specific actions in mind to carry out. Start small, and then focus on items that are a bit more involved or difficult and just keep going!

When carrying out a change, it’s great if you’re able to bounce ideas off other people, particularly if they can help you implement that change in some way. Be receptive to feedback, but realize that others’ opinions are not golden. Also remember to give feedback when asked for it. Be sure it's genuine and that you are able to stand behind it.

Create an environment for change. There is nothing more discouraging than trying to create change in an environment that is not conducive to it. It’s like trying to stick to a diet in a house that is filled with chips, cookies, ice cream and chocolate; you are just making it more difficult for yourself.

Change is good, and often leads to process improvement, increased productivity and efficiency. Take the initiative, and make changes to your life to get to where you want to go faster than you are going right now.

1.If you decide to change, you should start by _________.

A．going with the flow

B．changing from day to day

C．writing down good ideas

D．making sure you know what to change

2.Which of the following is TRUE, according to the fourth paragraph?

A．One should accept others’ opinions uncritically.

B．One should be cautious about the opinions of others.

C．It’s more important to get than to give feedback.

D．Change may not happen without ideas from other people.

3.The underlined words “bounce ideas off other people” in the fourth paragraph probably mean

“_________”.

A．get approval from others

B．get your ideas across to other people

C．get others’ feedback about your ideas

D．carry out your ideas without the help of others

4.What can we infer from the text?

A．Change benefits us in different ways.

B．Creating a good environment is the most important step.

C．It’s discouraging to try to change one’s environment.

D．Being a catalyst for change is risky but rewarding.

5.Which would be the best title for the text?

A．How to achieve what you desire.

B．How to be a catalyst for change.

C．How to act according to your plans.

D．How to move in the right direction.

 

Answer 1

【答案】

1.D

2.B

3.C

4.A

5.B

【解析】

试题分析：本文主要讲述的是变化在人生中所起的巨大作用，并告诉我们如何成为一个变化的诱因及如何面对这些变化。

1.D 细节题。根据第二段最后一句Identifying what you want to change is the first step to getting somewhere with it.可知首先你要知道你要改变的东西。故D正确。

2.B 推理题。根据文章第四段第三行Be receptive to feedback, but realize that others’ opinions are not golden.可知我们要特别注意别人的观点，要注意别人的反馈信息，故B正确。

3.C 推理题。根据When carrying out a change, it’s great if you’re able to bounce ideas off other people, particularly if they can help you implement that change in some way.中的后半句如果别人能够帮助你在某些方面实施这些变化，那么你要特别注意别人的观点。故C正确。

4.A 推断题。根据文章最后一段Change is good, and often leads to process improvement, increased productivity and efficiency. Take the initiative, and make changes to your life to get to where you want to go faster than you are going right now.说明本文讲述的是变化对人是有好处的，让你的生活变得更好。故A正确。

5.B 主旨大意题。根据文章主题段第一段A catalyst is a person that causes something else to happen, and if you’re not currently a catalyst for change, here are some things you can do to become one. 可知本文讲述的是我们如何成为一个变化的诱因。故B正确。

考点：考查人生哲理类短文阅读

点评：本文主要讲述的是变化在人生中所起的巨大作用，并告诉我们如何成为一个变化的诱因及如何面对这些变化。测试考生在阅读基础上的逻辑推理能力，要求考生根据文章所述事件的逻辑关系，对未说明的趋势或结局作出合理的推断；或根据作者所阐述的观点理论，对文章未涉及的现象、事例给以解释。考生首先要仔细阅读短文，完整了解信息，准确把握作者观点。