Are you tired of feeling like you don’t know what people are talking about? Do people laugh at you for not being very smart? 36 You can make yourself smarter with a little hard work.
Educate yourself.
Keep in mind that education isn’t something you are forced to do in school for diplomas(学业证书). ____37____Reading a lot is often described as the secret to intelligence. The smartest people in the world tend to read every day. Reading will open up your mind to a variety of new ideas and experiences.
Expand your horizons ( 眼界).
Learn a new language. It may bring you into contact with new people and ideas. 38 It gives you an open mind and teaches you about the universe. You will be able to understand other cultures. You will also be able to understand that there is so much to see and do anywhere.
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Doing puzzles will keep your brain working and increase your mental ability. Drawing, painting and other arts improve your problem-solving skills. Learn to do speed math. The hard thinking that is required for math will make your brain work hard and help you think better and faster .
Develop your personal skills.
Talking about things that no one else can understand does not make you smart. Being smart is the ability to translate the complex into the simple. ______40_____See just how simple and clear you can make your explanations. Practicing kindness in the face of challenges is a sign of intelligence. Being kind to people will allow you to be close to their lives and experiences.
A. Exercise your brain.
B. Get into good habits.
C. Practice explaining things to others.
D. Also, visit new places as much as you can.
E. It’s an understanding of the world around you.
F. Intelligence isn’t just something you are born with.
G. The more intelligent you are, the more questions you will ask.
FEDAC
—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 |
61. _______ 62. _______ 63. _______ 64. _______ 65. _______