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阅读理解
One of the features of a successful business is its ability to employ creativity to constantly push into new territory. Without growth and innovation, businesses eventually fade away. Those with staying power, however, have mastered an often-overlooked factor that allows them to focus on the future clearly: empathy (共情). While that may surprise many, I am certain that the ability to connect with and relate to others—empathy in its purest form—is the force that moves businesses forward. Though the concept of empathy might go against the modern concept of a traditional workplace competitive, the reality is that for business leaders to experience success, they need to not just see or hear the activity around them, but also relate to the people they serve. Some may think they want the results from doggedly (顽强地) pursuing their goals without much thought for other people. This attitude works for some, but at some point often sooner rather than later everyone needs to rely on their relationships and established personal and professional connections. These relationships are the product of taking an honest and dedicated interest in others and their businesses. Successful people do not operate alone; each of us needs the support of others to achieve positive results that push us toward our goals. True empathy combines understanding both the emotional and the logical rationale(根据) that goes into every decision. Effectively understanding empathy involves viewing it as each person's connection to the people and marketplace that surround them. A biological principle known as co-evolution explains that the adaptation of an organism is caused by the change of a related object. Similarly, businesses and their leaders participate in co-evolution-type relationships. Business success depends on empathetic leaders who are able to adapt, build on the strengths around them, and relate to their environment. When businesses fail, it is often because leaders have stopped focusing on understanding their environment and instead stay separated in their own operations. Successful business leaders are receptive to disturbance and aware of what is going on in their organizations both internally and externally. To develop an effective workforce, we must be willing to give in and meet people where they are. This can be frustrating and uncomfortable, particularly when you feel like your position makes more sense or offers a better solution. A critical part of developing empathy, however, is learning to understand, respect and implement another individual's point of view rather than forcing your own.
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The economical car is big enough for a family of three _______ you need more space for baggage.
A . once
B . because
C . unless
D . if
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3. 单选题 | |
To my delight, the students are recycling many things they _______ away in the past.
A . were throwing
B . will be throwing
C . would have thrown
D . had thrown
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4. 单选题 | |
The supplier informed him that the _______ of 500 yuan must be paid within 90 days.
A . pension
B . allowance
C . balance
D . commission
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5. 单选题 | |
The spokesman emphasized the need for cooperation across the board, noting India and Pakistan must act _______ each other.
A . in honor of
B . in concert with
C . in light of
D . in contact with
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6. 单选题 | |
You should _______ your spare time better if you want to be more excellent.
A . take
B . cost
C . employ
D . improve
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7. 单选题 | |
—I wonder why he has been acting so strangely these days.
—Recent pressure at work may _______ his behavior.
A . account for
B . make for
C . stand for
D . change for
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8. 单选题 | |
Animal's ability to act reasonably in its environment is believed to come partly from _______ we may call" genetic learning".
A . how
B . which
C . what
D . why
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9. 单选题 | |
Harry never enjoys visiting large cities because he thinks one such city is much like another.
A . another
B . the other
C . the others
D . others
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10. 单选题 | |
If you go to Xi'an, you'll find the palaces there more magnificent than commonly _______.
A . supposing
B . suppose
C . to suppose
D . supposed
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