题型：任务型阅读 题类：常考题 难易度：普通
广东省中山市第一中学2018-2019学年高一上学期英语第一次段考（10月）试卷
How to improve your perseverance（毅力）
If you're familiar with the story of the hare and the tortoise, you know that the tortoise proved that perseverance is much more important than speed. , but fewer people have the patience and perseverance of the tortoise. Here are some tips that can help you to improve your perseverance.
Set goals（确定目标）and write them down.
If you don't know what you want to accomplish（完成）, it's hard to persevere until you do. , instead of making many projects（项目）that may upset you
, and cross each step off the list as you complete it.
If you want to master the ability to cook German dishes, you'll need to read cookbooks, study the recipes（食谱）, buy ingredients（食料）and practice making the dishes. Write down all these steps and remove each step as you go.
Make a list of the rewards（回报）related to any project to encourage yourself to persevere.
When you want to lose 40 pounds, it may seem like a difficult goal. . You can lower your blood sugar or fit into your favorite pair of jeans. Keep those rewards in mind to encourage yourself to stick to your diet and exercise program.
Imagine your success.
Take time each day to sit back, relax and picture the life you'll lead once you've reached your goal.
. Read them over several times a day to encourage yourself to keep going.
A. Like the hare, many people start off strong
B. And you should focus on every step carefully
C. You can't lose weight only by going on a diet
D. Make a list of the steps needed to reach your goal
E. But there are big rewards for doing so
F. Choose one or two goals that are most important to you and work toward those
G. Or you can write out a paragraph or two about how reaching your goal will change your life
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A. Maintain eye contact. B. Instead, focus on what is being said. C. You do not have to agree on everything. D. Also, set aside other internal thinking and dialogue. E. Listening is not something that comes naturally or easily for most of us. F. Reflecting back what you've heard signals that you're attempting to understand fully. G. Remember that listening is not just to gather information and share ideas, but also to gain perspective and understanding. |
A Few Active Listening Guidelines
Listening is arguably the most important element of interpersonal communication. Our ability to listen well impacts the quality of all of our relationships, and not just at home with our family and friends—it can also affect our relationships and interactions on the job, as well as the effectiveness and quality of our work.
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①Give focused attention
Try to minimize external (外部的) distractions. Turn down the noise, and put down or step away from what you're doing if possible. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} Don't watch the clock, fidget (坐立不安) or go over your to-do list for later.
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Direct eye contact shows your attention and intention to listen. This doesn't mean stare, though. Be reasonable, but try not to let your eyes wander to whatever is going on around you.
③Reflect back
Restate, but don't repeat verbatim. Paraphrase what you think the other party is saying with responses such as: "What I'm hearing is…" or "Let me see if I'm following you…"{#blank#}4{#/blank#}
④Respond appropriately
Be open and honest in your responses. Share your thoughts, insights and feelings in a clear, but respectful and considerate manner if you disagree.
Active listening is a model for good communication. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} It takes practice to develop active listening skills, and it's a habit that has to be reinforced (加强). Remind yourself that the goal of conversation is not merely to trade words, but to truly understand what the other party is saying and to be understood in turn.
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