If you’re not making mistakes, you’re not trying hard enough.
It’s good to make mistakes. That’s not a typo, folks, and I have not lost my mind. It is good to make mistakes, and here’s why.
First of all, mistakes are a clear sign that you are trying new things. It’s always good to try new things because when you are trying new things you are growing.  If you never try anything new, how can you improve? How can you expand? How can you innovate? The simple answer is, “You can’t.” Look around you. With very few exceptions, either everything you see in your physical world or every single detail of every single thing is the result of someone trying something new.
Another good thing about mistakes is this, when you are making mistakes, you are learning. Consider this: Edison failed 10,000 times before he perfected the light bulb. When asked how he felt to fail that many times, he remarked that he hadn’t failed 10,000 times, but rather had learned 10,000 things that didn’t work.
Finally, when you make a mistake you are that much closer to success. Why? Because when all is said and done, you will have tried some finite number of things before you succeeded. Every time you made a mistake you eliminated(消除) one of those things and are one step closer.
But this all doesn’t mean that you should forge ahead with disregard for the consequences of a mistake. Quite the contrary, when you try something new you have to be willing to set some reasonable limits so that, in the event that it doesn’t work out the way you want it to, you will be in a position to try again.
We all have limited resources in the form of time and money, so don’t blow them all on one approach to a problem. Realize that it probably won’t be perfect the first time and allocate these resources appropriately so you can learn, modify, and try it again. Only by embracing and using your mistakes in this way can you make significant advances in your business and your career.
There is an old axiom that goes, “If you’re not making mistakes, you’re not trying hard enough.”
So go forth and make mistakes. And learn. And grow, And prosper.
59. Which of the following isn’t suitable for the passage?
A. Mistakes suggest that people are trying something new.
B. People can draw lessons from their mistakes.
C. Mistakes mean that people are getting closer to success.
D. People can afford to make mistakes as long as they limit them.
60. The underlined word “typo” means ___________.
A. printing mistake B. computer error         C. poor handwriting    D. bad typing
61. It’s good to make mistakes as long as _________.
A. people use them positively             B. people avoid them quickly
C. they help people get well               D. they don’t have side effects
62. What does the writer mainly tell us in the passage as far as mistakes are concerned?
A. Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. They are unavoidable.
B. Try your best to make fewer mistakes. They are expensive.
C. Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. They are beneficial.
D. The more mistakes you make, the more advances you’ll make.

If you’re not making mistakes, you’re not trying hard enough.

It’s good to make mistakes. That’s not a typo, folks, and I have not lost my mind. It is good to make mistakes, and here’s why.

First of all, mistakes are a clear sign that you are trying new things. It’s always good to try new things because when you are trying new things you are growing.  If you never try anything new, how can you improve? How can you expand? How can you innovate? The simple answer is, “You can’t.” Look around you. With very few exceptions, either everything you see in your physical world or every single detail of every single thing is the result of someone trying something new.

Another good thing about mistakes is this, when you are making mistakes, you are learning. Consider this: Edison failed 10,000 times before he perfected the light bulb. When asked how he felt to fail that many times, he remarked that he hadn’t failed 10,000 times, but rather had learned 10,000 things that didn’t work.

Finally, when you make a mistake you are that much closer to success. Why? Because when all is said and done, you will have tried some finite number of things before you succeeded. Every time you made a mistake you eliminated(消除) one of those things and are one step closer.

But this all doesn’t mean that you should forge ahead with disregard for the consequences of a mistake. Quite the contrary, when you try something new you have to be willing to set some reasonable limits so that, in the event that it doesn’t work out the way you want it to, you will be in a position to try again.

We all have limited resources in the form of time and money, so don’t blow them all on one approach to a problem. Realize that it probably won’t be perfect the first time and allocate these resources appropriately so you can learn, modify, and try it again. Only by embracing and using your mistakes in this way can you make significant advances in your business and your career.

There is an old axiom that goes, “If you’re not making mistakes, you’re not trying hard enough.”

So go forth and make mistakes. And learn. And grow, And prosper.

59. Which of the following isn’t suitable for the passage?

A. Mistakes suggest that people are trying something new.

B. People can draw lessons from their mistakes.

C. Mistakes mean that people are getting closer to success.

D. People can afford to make mistakes as long as they limit them.

60. The underlined word “typo” means ___________.

A. printing mistake B. computer error         C. poor handwriting     D. bad typing

61. It’s good to make mistakes as long as _________.

A. people use them positively              B. people avoid them quickly

C. they help people get well                D. they don’t have side effects

62. What does the writer mainly tell us in the passage as far as mistakes are concerned?

A. Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. They are unavoidable.

B. Try your best to make fewer mistakes. They are expensive.

C. Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. They are beneficial.

D. The more mistakes you make, the more advances you’ll make.

If you’re not making mistakes, you’re not trying hard enough.

It’s good to make mistakes. That’s not a typo, folks, and I have not lost my mind. It is good to make mistakes, and here’s why.

First of all, mistakes are a clear sign that you are trying new things. It’s always good to try new things because when you are trying new things you are growing.  If you never try anything new, how can you improve? How can you expand? How can you innovate? The simple answer is, “You can’t.” Look around you. With very few exceptions, either everything you see in your physical world or every single detail of every single thing is the result of someone trying something new.

Another good thing about mistakes is this, when you are making mistakes, you are learning. Consider this: Edison failed 10,000 times before he perfected the light bulb. When asked how he felt to fail that many times, he remarked that he hadn’t failed 10,000 times, but rather had learned 10,000 things that didn’t work.

Finally, when you make a mistake you are that much closer to success. Why? Because when all is said and done, you will have tried some finite number of things before you succeeded. Every time you made a mistake you eliminated(消除) one of those things and are one step closer.

But this all doesn’t mean that you should forge ahead with disregard for the consequences of a mistake. Quite the contrary, when you try something new you have to be willing to set some reasonable limits so that, in the event that it doesn’t work out the way you want it to, you will be in a position to try again.

We all have limited resources in the form of time and money, so don’t blow them all on one approach to a problem. Realize that it probably won’t be perfect the first time and allocate these resources appropriately so you can learn, modify, and try it again. Only by embracing and using your mistakes in this way can you make significant advances in your business and your career.

There is an old axiom that goes, “If you’re not making mistakes, you’re not trying hard enough.”

So go forth and make mistakes. And learn. And grow, And prosper.

59. Which of the following isn’t suitable for the passage?

A. Mistakes suggest that people are trying something new.

B. People can draw lessons from their mistakes.

C. Mistakes mean that people are getting closer to success.

D. People can afford to make mistakes as long as they limit them.

60. The underlined word “typo” means ___________.

A. printing mistake B. computer error         C. poor handwriting     D. bad typing

61. It’s good to make mistakes as long as _________.

A. people use them positively              B. people avoid them quickly

C. they help people get well                D. they don’t have side effects

62. What does the writer mainly tell us in the passage as far as mistakes are concerned?

A. Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. They are unavoidable.

B. Try your best to make fewer mistakes. They are expensive.

C. Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. They are beneficial.

D. The more mistakes you make, the more advances you’ll make.

I am a strong believer that if a child is raised with approval (准允), he learns to love himself and will be successful in his own way. Several weeks ago, I was doing homework with my son in the third grade and he kept standing up from his chair to go over the math lines. I kept asking him to sit down, telling him that he would concentrate better. He sat but seconds later, as if he didn’t even notice he was doing it, he got up again. I was getting frustrated (受挫), but then it hit me. I started noticing his answers were much quicker and accurate when he stood up. Could he be more absorbed while standing up?

This made me start questioning myself and what I had been raised to believe. I was raised to believe that a quiet, calm child was a sure way to success. This child would have the willpower to study hard, get good grades and become someone important in life.

    Now those same people perhaps come to realize that their kids are born with their own sets of DNA and personality qualities, and all you can do is loving and accepting them. As parents, throughout their growing years and beyond that, we need to be our kids’ best cheerleaders, guiding them and helping them find their way.

I have stopped asking my son to sit down and concentrate. Obviously, he is concentrating just in his own way and not mine. We need to learn to accept our kids’ ways of doing things. Some way may have worked for me but doesn’t mean we need to carry it through generations. There is nothing sweeter than being personal and unique (独特的). It makes us free and happy and that’s just the way I want my kids to live their own life. 

1.Time and again the author got his son seated in order to make him ______.

A. work fast                          B. go polite                     C. stay relaxed                    D. keep attentive

2.The underlined “it” (in the first paragraph) probably refers to ______.

A. his son’s doing better while standing up

B. his failure in keeping his son under control

C. his own experience as a school boy

D. his disappointment with his active child

3.By this passage, the author attempts to tell other parents to ______.

A. correct their kids’ manners from the early ages

B. respect and trust their kids’ ways of behaviors

C. develop a good relationship with their children

D. guarantee their children’s freedom at home

4.Which of the following would be the best title of the passage?

A. Parental help with teens’ study

B. Adult influence on teen growth

C. Kids’ success in their own styles

D. Friendship between generations

Even if you are naturally shy, these three tricks will help you to quickly build a new social circle in any new city.  

1. Take Pictures  

One of the great things about taking pictures at an event or party is that it gives you an excuse to get in touch with the person later. Everybody loves seeing pictures of themselves, and it's very easy after taking a picture to say "Are you on Facebook?" or "If you'd like I can email it to you. "  

This can be the seed that leads to new connections. The next time you hear about a fun event email your new contacts to let them know about it.  

2. ________  

If you don't know anyone in a new city, it can be tempting to order take-out and retreat back to your lonely apartment or hotel room. Instead, try eating by yourself in public as often as possible.  

You might feel self-conscious eating by yourself but it has an important benefit: you are much easier to approach when you are alone. Bring a book or newspaper to read （ this will make you feel less self-conscious）. Also, having an interesting book with you will give others an excuse to start a conversation if they've read it.  

3. Join a Class, Sports Team, or Club  

Yoga, salsa dancing, volleyball, jogging, a class for work, martial arts, etc. Take up a new hobby or continue an old one[ At these great places to meet new people, you'll automatically make friends with them if you have a common interest and are forced to see the same people over and over again in the class.  

If you're having trouble thinking of a good one to join, try browsing the many clubs on MeetUp. com or the events on CraigsList.com.  

Bonus Tips:  

l         In the beginning, never turn down an invitation from someone, even if it's something you wouldn't normally do.  

l         Email your new friends with fun things to do instead of always asking what their plans are, thus helping establish you as someone who is contributing value instead of just taking it （people want this in a friend）.  

l         Never let little things in life annoy you or be a negative person. Others won't want to be around you!  

64. The best title for the second piece of information would be ________.  

A. Eat Alone in Public                       B. Go Sightseeing Alone  

C. Read Alone in Public                     D. Start a Conversation Naturally  

65. According to the passage, what's the right thing to do if you want to build a new social circle?  

A. Joining a yoga club mainly for keeping fit.  

B. Accepting an invitation from someone regularly.  

C. Taking a lot of pictures at an event to contact others.  

D. Avoiding being a negative person unless you're upset.  

66. The underlined word "self-conscious" in the passage probably means ________.  

A. aware            B. confused          C. fantastic          D. embarrassed  

67. In the passage, the author intends to ________.  

A. tell us how to be more talkative in public  

B. suggest some tricks we can play on friends  

C. recommend a few tips on making new friends  

D. show us how to get used to a new environment