10.A.Plan and prepare
B.Strive for the perfection
C.Forget what others think
D.Prepare for the second time
E.Abandon the pursuit of perfection
F.The time you spend doesn't matter
You'll never be fully prepared for the first time at everything,but if you use the tips below the next time you face something new,you'll have a much better chance to enjoy the experience.
(61)E
On very rare occasions can you manage to do something perfectly the first time you do it,so when you do something for the first time,it is time to ditch the notion of perfection.
I remember the first time I drove a car in traffic after getting my driver's license.I was very nervous and I was overwhelmed by the traffic.Now I'm much more experienced as a driver.In general,it is useless to strive for perfection when you do something for the first time.You are setting the bar too high and you just feel bad when you are not able to meet the level you have set.
(62)C
In order to decrease the stress you feel about your first time,just ignore what others are thinking of you.First,many people don't really care that much if you happen to fail at something.If you are open about your inexperience,they are most likely to forgive your inability to perform well.Second,remember that others have also started from"zero"as well.
(63)F
One common characteristic of doing something for the first time is that it is most likely to be more time-consuming than subsequent times.If you are inexperienced,the first few times you are just going to be learning anyway-and hopefully getting better in the process.Just take your time and try to learn as much as possible as you go.You will realize that the second time is much easier,since you already have some experience in your pocket.
(64)A
If possible,try to make a plan before doing something new and get fully prepared.This way you will gain more self-confidence,and have a bit more control of things.But you don't always have that sense of control.For instance,if you are going out on a first date,you cannot plan every possible topic to talk about in advance-nor is it reasonable to do that.On the other hand,if you are going to take a certification test related to your profession,you can study and prepare so that you can reach a whole different level when you take the exam.
(65)D
Once you have gone through your"first time experience",you'll have broken the biggest barrier of all.To make the next time even a smoother experience,do these two things during your first time:
Take notes.It never hurts to write things down as you go.These notes can help you to feel more confident and you can go them through when preparing for the second time
Run through a checklist.Create a checklist,so that you can prepare even better for the next time.For example,to prepare yourself to give a presentation,write down a checklist to go through before the actual event.This way you can make sure that all the necessary requirements are met before the presentation begins.
分析 本文屬于說明文閱讀,作者通過這篇文章主要向我們描述了你永遠(yuǎn)不會在任何時候第一次做好充分的準(zhǔn)備,但是如果你在下次面對新事物時使用下面的提示,你就會有更好的機(jī)會去享受這段經(jīng)歷.
解答 61.E.推理判斷題.根據(jù)后文On very rare occasions can you manage to do something perfectly the first time you do it,so when you do something for the first time,it is time to ditch the notion of perfection可知要放棄追求完美;故選E
62.C.推理判斷題.根據(jù)后文In order to decrease the stress you feel about your first time,just ignore what others are thinking of you可知要忘記別人的想法;故選C
63.F.推理判斷題.根據(jù)后文One common characteristic of doing something for the first time is that it is most likely to be more time-consuming than subsequent times可知你花的時間無關(guān)緊要;故選F.
64.A.推理判斷題.根據(jù)后文If possible,try to make a plan before doing something new and get fully prepared可知要有計劃和準(zhǔn)備;故選A.
65.D.推理判斷題.根據(jù)后文To make the next time even a smoother experience,do these two things during your first time可知要為下一次做好準(zhǔn)備;故選D.
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