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Read the article and select the best answer. Article: Nothing succeeds like confidence. When you are truly confident, it radiates from you like sunlight, and attracts success to you like a magnet . Besides, those who are self-confident can in turninspire (encourage)confidence in others: their audience, their peers, their bosses, their customers, and their friends. And gaining the confidence of others is one of the key ways in which a self-confident person finds success. So how can we build a sense of self-confidence and prepare ourselves on the way to success? First, do what you believe to be right, even if others _ or criticize you for it. Believe in yourself and believe that you can do it in any situations, because if you believe you can, then you really will. The belief keeps you searching for answers, which means that pretty soon you will get them. Second, govern your behavior based on what other people think. What's more important, be willing to take risks and go the extra miles to achieve better results, in which case mistakes can not be avoided. Always be ready to admit your mistakes, and learn from them. Next, work hard to settle the problems in order to cover up your mistakes before anyone notices. Building self-confidence is readily achievable, as long as you have the focus and determination to carry things through. And what's even better is that the things you'll do to build self-confidence will also build success -- after all, your confidence will come from real, solid achievement. No one can take this away from you! As you sow, so will you reap. With your perseverance and improvement, you are getting closer to success. At this stage, wait for others to give congratulations and compliments on your achievements. "Thanks, I really worked hard on it. I'm pleased you recognize my efforts." The congratulations and compliments from others will promote you to gain further success. Self-confidence is extremely important in almost every aspect of our lives, and it is no wonder that so many people struggle to find it. Self-confidence really can be learned... Question: The purpose of the text is to _ . Options: A: tell people how to become successful B: convince people to do what they believe to be right C: encourage people to build confidence and achieve success D: criticize people who lack confidence and thus fail in their career
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Read the article and select the best answer. Article: Interactive Home-security Systems Tarik Celebi, who lives in San Francisco suburb, takes his home-security system with him to work, to dinner, just about anywhere.By his cell phone, he "arms" his home-security alarm from his car before he leaves for work.During his workday, he gets e-mail alerts every time his front door opens, even though he's miles away.If the door opens at an unusual time -say midday when no one should be coming or going - he can order a 30-second video clip from the camera that watches the door.If it's just his mother-in-law getting a package delivery, no worries. Celebi is one of the first users of the latest interactive home-security systems.In addition to sounding alarms when the house is broken into and notifying homeowners or police, as traditional systems do, the interactive systems give users new ways to remotely control their systems and their home environment.Different from traditional home-security alarms, which homeowners typically have to press buttons on a keypad to turn on before they leave their homes, the interactive systems enable consumers to arm and disarm systems from smart phones, iPads and PCs, no matter where they are. Most traditional systems are set up to sound an alarm if doors or windows are opened. The interactive systems give homeowners more options.For example, users can elect when they want to be notified.They might want an e-mail or a text every time a door is opened, or only during the hours of 3 to 4 p.m., when kids come home from school.Like Celebi, they can add cameras and get video clips when doors open.That could be helpful in making sure kids aren't bringing friends home when they're not supposed to. Nationwide, about 20% of homes have.traditional home-security systems.About half stop using them because they tire of the trouble.Being able to arm systems even while dashing to the subway or while at work will increase their usage of the new interactive systems.Although the new functions add costs to home security, the interactive-systems are believed... Question: What's the advantage of the interactive systems over the traditional ones? Options: A: They are cheaper. B: They are easier to set up. C: They can give quicker reaction. D: They have more ways to inform the users.
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Read the article and select the best answer. Article: How do apology languages work? Have you ever tried to apologize, only to be refused? It may be that you were offering a partial apology in a "language" , that was foreign to your listener. The five languages of apology include: Apology Language 1: "I am sorry." List the hurtful effects of your action. Not "I am sorry if ...", but "I am sorry that...". You might ask if they want to add any points that you have not recognized. Apology Language 2:"I was wrong." Name your mistake and accept fault. Note that it is easier to say "You are right" than " I am wrong", but the latter carries more weight. Apology Language 3: " What can I do to make it right?" How are you now? How shall I make amends to you? How can I restore your confidence that I love you-- even though I was so hurtful to you? Apology Language 4: "I'll try not to do that again." Engage in problem-solving. Don't make excuses for yourself such as, "Well, my day was just so..." Instead, offer what you will change to prevent yourself from putting them in the same bad situation again. Apology Language 5: "Will you please forgive me?" Be patient in seeking forgiveness. They may need some time or greater clarification of your input from Apology Languages 1-4. Finally, your apology may not be accepted, but at least you know that you have been faithful in offering a sincere olive branch of peace. Question: When offering an apology , which of the following does the author prefer? Options: A: "You are right" B: "I am sorry if ..." C: "I was wrong." D: "Well, my day was just so..."
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