There are many ways to fame. Whatever your own recipe(秘诀) is, if you want to make it really big, don’t follow in anyone else’s footprints. 36
1. Do something unusual
Celebrity(成名,名人) is all about standing out from the crowd. 37 Charles Blondin started it all off 150 years ago. He walked a tightrope(钢丝) across the Niagara Falls to the American side, in front of over 10,000 breathless viewers. After his success, Blondin crossed the Falls many more times in a variety of ways: in chains, on a bicycle, and once, blindfolded.
2. Discover something
The bad news is that there are no countries left to discover. The good news is that in the rainforests of Brazil, there are about three million unnamed types of beetles(甲壳虫). One of them could be yours. 38 Though no one will enjoy hearing your name, you will be famous at least until someone comes along and discovers a cure.
3. Appear on reality TV
39 The growth of “reality TV” shows like Big Brother which star ordinary people, means that anyone can possibly become a star. 40 While the show is being broadcasted, you’re the biggest star on earth, but once it is over, your glamour disappears, and the life of being a nobody is waiting round the corner.
A. Make someone remember you.
B. What really counts is to explore a unique path.
C. Or discover a deadly disease and give it your name.
D. They bring you fame at the speed of light, but it fades just as fast.
E. Do something out of the ordinary and you’ll get your piece of fame.
F. Try attending an event that gives a speech on something you don’t know much about.
G. There have never been more chances for ordinary people to become famous.
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—Good afternoon. My name is Peter. I’m the general manager of the personnel department. I’ll be interviewing you. Please sit down.
— 61 , Peter. My name’s Jon. Jon Smash.
—Well, Jon, it’s a pleasure to meet you. 62 .
—I’ve been a manager at Nike for over three years. I won manager of the year award two years ago, and I got promoted last August.
—OK. Tell me about yourself…your personality.
— 63 . I think before I act, and if something goes wrong in our company I always remain calm. I never scream at my employees. And I’ve never lost my temper.
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—I think I’m good at solving problems. 65 . I also love challenges. I work well under pressure. When my boss pushes me to finish a project early I always get it done and never complain.
—Jon, you seem like a very good manager. I like your ambition. You’re very confident and motivated. We like that here at Microsoft. Well, our interview is over……
A. I’m glad it’s you who will offer me the opportunity to get the job B. I enjoy approaching problems directly C. Nice to meet you D. What are your strengths E. I owe my success to my employees F. Tell me about your work experience G. I think I’m very level-headed |
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