1. (2018高三上·黑龙江期末) 阅读理解

    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 may have an unfavorable habit of making excuses for ourselves of or being too confident about ourselves. Accordingly, 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. Luckily, as he puts it, there is a way out-follow your heart, as long as it is good for your career.

    Andy Puddicombe: All it takes is 10 mindful minutes

Between dance team, volunteering and –oh, right—lectures, your life's crazy factor（因素）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（欺凌）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 talents and abilities. Our culture may value being outgoing, but the world needs all kinds.

1. （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.
3. （2） What is Andy Puddicombe's talk mainly about?

   A . How to concentrate. B . The need for teamwork. C . How to be a good volunteer. D . The importance of good health.
5. （3） Which TED speaker makes people who are not social feel confident?

   A . Andy Puddicombe B . Susan Cain C . Shane Koyczan D . Larry Smith