超星 - Understanding the text

单选题

Which statement is NOT correct according to the text?

A. Your enthusiasm for the subject will affect the people you are leading.
B. Learning how to be a good member will make you become a good leader.
C. As long as you try your hardest, you can become a powerful leader.
D. If you want to influence others, you have to be confident, kind and polite.

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How did the author become more confident?

A. She worked on putting more power in her voice, body language and manner.
B. She learned from the previous leaders how to handle the team and solve problems.
C. She was involved in activities where she felt supported out of school.
D. She noted down all steps necessary for working through certain tasks.

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多选题

How did the author improve her communication skills?

A. She began to participate more in class discussions.
B. She started to communicate with people in class and at the clinic.
Communicate with others in a strong, kind and polite way.
D. Listen to others' ideas and suggestions more.

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Why does the author mention Lori Garver?

A. To show that Lori Garver is covered with psychological Teflon.
B. To demonstrate that Lori Garver’s life is full of setbacks and difficulties.
C. To indicate that by risking the discomfort of failure, people can gain great success.
D. To exemplify that people can achieve success by stepping out of the comfort zone.

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Which statement is NOT correct according to the text?

A. Being willing to take a risk can guarantee success.
B. Nothing worthwhile will be accomplished with a guarantee of success.
C. People can never hope to achieve success unless they’re willing to embrace change.
D. Successful people are always those willing to step beyond the confines of comfort zone.

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Why does the author cite Dr. Martin Seligman in Para.7?

A. To show that failures and mistakes can determine who we are.
B. To declare that thinking in a positive way will do good for you.
C. To illustrate that learning from mistakes and setbacks might lead to future success.
D. To manifest that your life might be filled with failures and mistakes.

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The author believes that people who have achieved extraordinary success must be those who have _____.

A. remained in the comfort zone
B. broken their comfort zone
C. changed the world
D. made many mistakes

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What can you learn from the text?

A. Embracing the discomfort is crucial to one’s success.
B. All successful people are courageous and independent.
C. People ought to be brave enough to face failure.
D. Those willing to take risks will surely become great leaders.

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Which of the following venture is compared with that of Elon Musk?

A. Wall Street
B. Silevo
C. Walmart
D. Ford Motor Co.

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What is the function of the figures “12,000”(people), “500”(positions), and 12,000 (customers) cited in para.3?

A. To support the idea that SolarCity can be more economically influential.
B. To show that SolarCity is the market leader in the field of solar panels.
C. To prove that SolarCity is very successful in expanding its business.
D. To indicate that SolarCity is a big international company.

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