1、MBA（英语）阅读理解练习试卷 16 及答案与解析一、Section III Reading ComprehensionDirections: Read the following four passages. Answer the questions below each passage by choosing A, B, C or D. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.0 A Analyzing your own taste. B Being cautious when experimenting. C Finding a model to foll
2、ow. D Getting the final look absolutely right. E Learning to be realistic. F Making regular conscious choices. When we meet people for the first time, we often make decisions about them based entirely on how they look. And, of course its something that works both ways, for we too are being judged on
3、 our appearance. When we look good, we feel good, which in turn leads to a more confident and self-assured manner. People then pick up on this confidence and respond positively towards us. Undoubtedly, its whats inside thats important, but sometimes we can send out the wrong signals simply by wearin
4、g inappropriate clothing or not spending enough time thinking about how others see us. 1. _ For example, people often make the mistake of trying to look like someone else theyve seen in a magazine, but this is usually a disaster as we all have our own characteristics. Stand in front of a full-length
5、 mirror and be honest with yourself about what you see. There is no need to dwell on your faults-we all have good points and bad points-but think instead about the best way to emphasize the good ones. 2. _ When selecting your clothes each day, think about who youre likely to meet, where youre going
6、to be spending most of your time and what tasks you are likely to perform. Clearly, some outfits will be more appropriate to different sorts of activity and this will dictate your choice to an extent. However, theres no need to abandon your individual taste completely. After all, if you dress to ple
7、ase somebody elses idea of what looks good, you may end up feeling uncomfortable and not quite yourself. 3. _ But to know your own mind, you have to get to know yourself. What do you truly feel good in? There are probably a few favorite items that you wear a lot-most people wear 20 per cent of their
8、 wardrobe 80 per cent of the time. Look at these clothes and ask yourself what they have in common. Are they neat and tidy, loose and flowing? Then look at the things hanging in your wardrobe that you dont wear and ask yourself why. Go through a few magazines and catalogues and mark the things that
9、catch your eye. Is there a common theme? 4. _ Some colors bring your natural coloring to life and others can give us a washed-out appearance. Try out new colors by all means, but remember that dressing in bright colors when you really like subtle neutral tones, or vice versa, will make you feel self
10、-conscious and uncomfortable. You know deep down where your own taste boundaries lie. And although its good to challenge those sometimes with new combinations or shades, take care not to go too far all at once. 5. _ So, youve chosen an outfit that matches your style, your personality, your shape and
11、 your coloring. But does it fit? If something is too tight or too loose, you wont achieve the desired effect, and no matter what other qualities it has, it wont improve your appearance or your confidence. Sometimes, we buy things without thinking. Some people who dislike shopping grab the first thin
12、g they see, or prefer to use mail-order or the Internet. In all cases, if it doesnt fit perfectly, dont buy it, because the finer details are just as important as the overall style. Reappraising your image isnt selfish because everyone who comes into contact with you will benefit. Youll look better
13、and youll feel a better person all round. And if in doubt, you only need to read Professor Albert Mehrabians book Silent Messages to remind yourself how important outward appearances are. His research showed that the impact we make on each other depend 55 per cent on how we look and behave, 38 per c
14、ent on how we speak and only 7 per cent on what we actually say. So, whatever stage you are at in your life, whatever role you play, isnt it time you made the most of yourself? 5 A Thinks positively. B Knows that principles are more important than rules. C Possesses a sense of humor. D Communicates
15、facts that are hard to take. E Cares for others and their well-being. F Has integrity and authenticity. Much has been written about the tasks of leaders and the skills required for leadership. There has been considerable debate about the question of whether leaders are born or made. Likely behind th
16、ese arguments is the difference between personal characteristics that some people have at birth and skills that one can acquire through education and practice. But the important personal characteristics, while they may seem innate in some people, can be cultivated, and indeed, require cultivation in
17、 all of us. For unless they are strengthened through conscious attention and cultivation, they can, for example, easily be forgotten or ignored in the frenzy of activity often associated with leadership. What are some of these characteristics? One could make many lists, but here are five personal tr
18、aits that seem especially important. A good leader: 1. _ An effective leader is “genuine“, internally and externally consistent. A good leader is one of whom it can be said, “What you see is what you get“- there is never any wonder as to whether the image, the “person“ presented to the world, really
19、 reflects the person. Such a leader has honesty-he/she says what he/she means, means what he/she says. A good leader has a consistency of purpose, operates out of discernible principles,and “stands for“ something worthwhile and detectable. Honesty and reliability require self-reflection, the ability
20、 to understand oneself honestly, the capacity to assess ones strengths and weaknesses accurately, and acceptance of ones self. 2. _ A good leader takes responsibility seriously but never takes himself seriously. Such a leader can help people relax and get through tough situations in good spirits. 3.
21、 _ A good leader understands that nothing except a great work of art can be done by one person alone-that something of lasting value is almost always the result of a group effort. But even more than that, a good leader genuinely is concerned with and interested in others. Such concerning means that
22、a good leader is collegial, building a sense of group identity and purpose. A good leader “brings out the best“ in each of those who follow, seeks the development and advancement of each member of the group, and delights in each persons growth in ability and of character. A good leader rejoices in t
23、he success of group members without announce of jealousy. A good leader is deliberative, involving the group in decisions wherever possible and encourages, supports, and applauds the members of the group. 4. _ One of the primary roles of the leader is to inspire hope, even in a difficult situation.
24、This is not the same as being a Pollyanna. We think, for example, of Franklin Roosevelts “We have nothing to fear but fear itself“ or of Desmond Tutus observation about apartheid in South Africa that since “it is difficult to be optimistic, one must have hope.“ Such a leader empowers followers, maki
25、ng them believe that they can accomplish worthwhile but very difficult things. He actually creates energy in the group by being active without becoming unrealistic. 5. _ A good leader understands that order is important to a group but that rigidity stultifies and destroys the followers emotion state
26、. Lasting, empowering order comes more from trust and the development of group norms than from regulations imposed by a leader. Doubtless, everyone would develop a somewhat different, and in many cases, a longer list of personal characteristics. But a leader who is conscious of such a list, who ques
27、tion the extent to which he or she lives and acts in accord with these traits, and who deliberately cultivates these characteristics is likely to be a successful and appreciated leader.MBA（英语）阅读理解练习试卷 16 答案与解析一、Section III Reading ComprehensionDirections: Read the following four passages. Answer the
28、 questions below each passage by choosing A, B, C or D. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.【知识模块】 阅读理解1 【正确答案】 E【试题解析】 空格后面的段落说“人们常常努力使自己看起来像他们在杂志上见到的某个人，这通常是一个大错误，因为我们每个人都有自己的特点；没有必要细想你的缺点，相反，你应该考虑的是用最好的方法突出你的长处”，这说明，该段讲的是应该现实地看待自己，不要盲目模仿别人。E 说“学会使自己现实”，这可以表达该段的主题。C 正是该段反驳的观点。 【知识模块】 阅读理解2 【正确答案】
29、F【试题解析】 空格后面的段落说“每天你在挑选衣服时，应该考虑你要和谁见面，考虑你要度过大部分时间的地方以及你要完成的任务；某些套装更适合某些不同的活动，这将决定你的选择；然而，没有必要完全放弃你自己的品位；如果你的着装是为了取悦他人的审美观的话，你的结局就是不舒适，完全没有表现你自己”，这说明，该段讲的是应该有意识地选择着装。F 说“ 做有规律的、有意识的选择”，可以表达该段的主题。 【知识模块】 阅读理解3 【正确答案】 A【试题解析】 空格后面的段落说“为了弄清楚你自己的想法，你必须认识你自己；到底穿什么样的衣服真正感到舒适呢?可能会有几件衣服你最喜欢，因此你经常穿；看看这些衣服，然后问
30、问你自己它们有什么共同之处；然后再看看挂在衣柜里你不穿的衣服，问下你自己你不穿它们的原因”，这说明，该段讲的是着装时应该分析自己的爱好。A 说“分析个人品位”，可以表达该段的主题。 【知识模块】 阅读理解4 【正确答案】 B【试题解析】 空格后面的段落说“一些颜色可以使你的面色更加自然、生动，另外一些则会使我们看起来筋疲力尽；想方设法去试验新的色彩，但是要谨记，你应该深入了解自己品位的极限所在；尽管有时候挑战一些新色彩搭配的东西有好处，但是不应该立刻走极端”，这说明，该段讲的是试验新色彩时要谨慎。B 说“试验时小心谨慎”，可以表达该段的主题。 【知识模块】 阅读理解5 【正确答案】 D【试题解
31、析】 空格后面的段落说“如果衣服太瘦或太肥，都达不到预期的效果；不管其他方面的质量如何，它都不能为你的外表增色，也不能提高你的自信心；不管什么情况下，如果不合适的话，就不要买，因为微小的细节和整体风格一样重要”，这说明，该段讲的是要争取伎着装达到理想的效果。D 说“让最终的形象完美无缺”，可以表达该段的主题。 【知识模块】 阅读理解【知识模块】 阅读理解6 【正确答案】 F【试题解析】 空格后面的段落说“一个优秀的领导者是真实的，其内在表现和外在表现一致；可以这样说，所见即所得；这样的领导者正直，他/她说的就是他/ 她想说的，他/她想的也是他/她说的”，这说明，该段讲的是一位优秀的领导者要正直
32、、真实。F 说“具有诚实、真实的特征”，这可以表达该段的主题。 【知识模块】 阅读理解7 【正确答案】 C【试题解析】 空格后面的段落说“一位优秀的领导者能够使人放松，带领大家以高涨的热情度过艰难时期”，这说明，该段讲的是一位优秀的领导者应该让人轻松、愉快。C 说“有幽默感”，这可以表达该段的主题。 【知识模块】 阅读理解8 【正确答案】 E【试题解析】 空格后面的段落说“优秀的领导者真诚地关心和注意他人；这意味着，一位优秀的领导具有平等分权的特性，也就是建立团体认同感和目标感；一位优秀的领导者能够挖掘每个追随者的长处，寻求团队中每个成员的发展和进步，并以每个成员的能力提高和个性发展为乐”，这
33、说明，该段讲的是一位优秀的领导者会关心、支持群体成员。E 说“关心他人及他们的幸福”，这可以表达该段的主题。 【知识模块】 阅读理解9 【正确答案】 A【试题解析】 空格后面的段落说“优秀的领导者赋予自己的跟随者力量，并使他们相信，他们能够完成有价值的但很困难的事情；实际上，他通过积极而又现实的态度为团队创造能量”，这说明，该段讲的是优秀的领导者具有积极乐观的态度。A 说“积极思考”，这可以表达该段的主题。 【知识模块】 阅读理解10 【正确答案】 B【试题解析】 空格后面的段落说“一位优秀的领导者懂得，对于一个团队来说，秩序是重要的，但是，僵化会影响并破坏跟随者的情绪；持久、有力的秩序来自于信任和团队规范的发展，而不是领导强加的规章制度。”，这说明，该段讲的是一位优秀的领导者知道秩序的重要性。B 说“知道原则比规则更重要”，这可以表达该段的主题。文中没有提到难以执行的事实，所以 D 不能选用。 【知识模块】 阅读理解
