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【题目】The TED speaker series features “ideas worth spreading.” With over 1,400 to choose from, we’ve selected a few that are perfect for students.

Larry Smith: Why You Will Fail to Have a Great Career

We humans have an excellent ability to make excuses for ourselves. Larry Smith, a professor of economics at the University of Waterloo in Canada, tells us why most of us will fail to have a great career. But there is a way out— if you try to pursue your passion.

Andy Puddicombe: All It takes Is 10 Mindful Minutes

Between dance team, volunteering and—oh, right—lectures, your life’s crazy factor is about to go way up. In this entertaining and informative talk, mindfulness expert Andy Puddicombe teaches us how to be “more healthy, more mindful and less distracted” by taking just 10 minutes out of the day to be more present.

Shane Koyczan: To This DAY For the Bullied and Beautiful

This talk is sure to stay with you. Shane Koyczan’s “To this DAY” is an affecting spoken-word poem about bullying and being different that gained over 10 million views on YouTube. In this talk, Koyczan gives a live reading of the poem, along with some stories about his background.

Susan Cain: The power of Introverts(性格内向者)

Does a cup of tea and a good book sound like a perfect Friday night? In this personal talk, Susan Cain argues that introverts have important talents and abilities. Our culture may value being social and outgoing, but the world needs all kinds.

【1】What does Larry Smith advise students to do for a good career?

A. Don’t be too optimistic.

B. Learn from others’ lessons.

C. Never make excuses for yourself.

D. Match your interests with your career.

【2】Whose talk can make people who are shy more confident?

A. Susan Cain’s. B. Larry Smith’s. C. Shane Koyczan’s . D. Andy Piddicombe’s.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】D

【2】A

【解析】TED演讲者系列的特点是“值得传播的想法”，有超过1400的选择，我们为学生选择了一些完美的演讲。主要有Larry Smith的Why You Will Fail to Have a Great Career ？Andy Puddicombe的All It takes Is 10 Mindful Minutes；.Shane Koyczan的Shane Koyczan以及Susan Cai的The power of Introverts的演讲。

【1】D

推理判断题。根据第一点Larry Smith“… why most of us will fail to have a great career. But there is a way out— if you try to pursue your passion.”（为什么我们大多数人都不会有伟大的事业？但如果你努力追求你的爱好，就有出路。）可知，如果你做的事业就是你喜欢的，就会有，即兴趣与你的事业是匹配的、一致的。分析选项可知D项符合题意，故选D项。

【2】A

推理判断题。根据Susan Cain: 部分中倒数第二句“In this personal talk, Susan Cain argues that introverts have important talents and abilities.”（在这个话题中，Susan Cain认为，内向的人有重要的天赋和能力。）可知，这会让那些内向的人更自信。people who are shy Shy（害羞的人，怕羞的人）是Introverts(性格内向者)，分析选项可知A项是正确的。