A typical lion tamer (馴獸師) in people’s mind is an entertainer holding a whip (鞭子)and a chair .The whip get all of the attention , but it’s mostly for show .In reality , it’s the chair that does the important work .When a lion tamer holds a chair in front of the lion’s face , the lion tries to focus on all four legs of the chair at the same time .With its focus divided , the lion becomes confused and is unsure about what to do next .When faced with so many options , the lion chooses to freeze and wait instead of attacking the man holding the chair.

How often do you find yourself in the same position as the lion ? How often do you have something you want to achiever (e,g. lose weight , start a business , travel more ) –only to end up confused by all of the options in front of you and never make progress ?

This upsets me to no end because while all the experts are busy debating about which option is best , the people who want to improve their lives are left confused by all of the conflicting information .The end result is that we feel like we can’t focus or that we’re focused on the wrong things , and so we take less action , make less progress , and stay the same when we could be improving .

It doesn’t have to be that way .Anytime you find the world waving a chair in your face , remember this :All you need to do is focus on one thing .You just need to get started .Starting before you feel ready is one of the habits of successful people .If you have somewhere you want to go , something you want to accomplish , someone you want to become ….take immediate action .If you’re clear about where you want to go , the rest of the world will either help you get there or get out the way .

1.Why does the lion tamer use a chair?

A. To trick the lion.

B. To show off his skill .

C. To get ready for a fight.

D. To entertain the audience.

2.In what sense are people similar to a lion facing a chair?

A. They feel puzzled over choices.

B. They hold on to the wrong things.

C. They find it hard to make changes.

D. They have to do something for show.

3.What is the author’s attitude towards the experts mentioned in paragraph 3?

A. Tolerant

B. Doubtful

C. Respectful

D. Supportive

4. When the world is “waving a chair in your face”, you’re advised to_____.

A. wait for a better chance

B. break your old habits

C. make a quick decision

D. ask for clear guidance

 

1.A

2.A

3.B

4.C

【解析】

試題分析:本文是一篇議論文。當(dāng)人們面前擺著多種選擇感到困惑時(shí),應(yīng)該怎么辦?本文導(dǎo)入了馴獸師拿一把椅子在獅子面前,獅子感到困惑,呆立不動(dòng)。人也一樣,面對(duì)多個(gè)選擇時(shí),不知該選哪一個(gè),又怕選錯(cuò)了,因此進(jìn)展少,或保持原樣。實(shí)際上,我們不必那樣。當(dāng)我們遇到多種選擇時(shí),要專注一件事,開始下決心做下去。

1.小題1】A.考查細(xì)節(jié)理解。獅子馴獸師為什么拿著一把椅子?根據(jù)When a lion tamer holds a chair in front of the lion’s face , the lion tries to focus on all four legs of the chair at the same time .可知當(dāng)馴獸師拿著椅子在獅子面前時(shí),獅子關(guān)注椅子的四條腿,故可知椅子用是用來戲耍獅子的。故選A。

2.With its focus divided , the lion becomes confused and is unsure about what to do next .當(dāng)專注的東西分散時(shí),獅子開始變得困惑,人們跟獅子相似,也會(huì)困惑,不知道該怎么做。故選A。

3.This upsets me to no end because while all the experts are busy debating about which option is best ,可知專家們正忙于討論哪一種選擇是最好的,這令作者苦惱,因此推斷作者對(duì)專家的態(tài)度是懷疑。故選B。

4.Anytime you find the world waving a chair in your face , remember this :All you need to do is focus on one thing .You just need to get started .可知當(dāng)你面前揮舞著一把椅子時(shí),你要集中精力做一件事,那就是下決心去做。故選C。選項(xiàng)A等待更好的機(jī)會(huì)。根據(jù)You just need to get started .可知需要開始去做某事,而不是等待,故與原文不符。選項(xiàng)B打破舊習(xí)慣。根據(jù)Starting before you feel ready is one of the habits of successful people .可知文中提到成功的人的習(xí)慣之一就是在感覺準(zhǔn)備好之前就開始行動(dòng),此處并沒有建議打破舊的習(xí)慣,故排除B項(xiàng)。選項(xiàng)D要求明確的指導(dǎo)。根據(jù)If you’re clear about where you want to go , the rest of the world will either help you get there or get out the way .可知如果你明確自己的方向了,世界其余的人也明確要幫你還是要躲開你。此處是說自己明確方向而不是請(qǐng)求別人給一個(gè)明確的方向。故與原文不符,排除D項(xiàng)。

考點(diǎn):人生百味類短文閱讀。

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