Take a Leap to Find Luck
What is luck? I’ve realized, by watching so long, that luck is rarely a lightning strike, isolated and dramatic.
So how do you catch the winds of luck?
The second thing to do is to change your relationship with other people. You need to understand that everyone who helps you on your journey is playing a huge role in getting you to your goals.
And third, you want to change your relationship with ideas. Most people look at new ideas that come their way and they judge them. “That’s a great idea” or “That’s a terrible idea.” But it’s actually much more different. Ideas are neither good nor bad. And in fact, the seeds of terrible ideas are often something truly remarkable.
So, yes, sometimes people were born into terrible circumstances, and sometimes, luck is a lightning bolt that hits us with something wonderful or something terrible. But the winds of luck are always there.
| A．It’s easy, but it’s not obvious. |
| B．Judgment brings fear and hope. |
| C．You need to acknowledge what they’re doing. |
| D．Nothing comes to you accidentally or randomly. |
| E．It’s much more like the wind, blowing constantly. |
| F．Be willing to take small risks that get you out of your comfort zone. |
| G．When they’re turned into something brilliant, amazing things may happen. |
What a goal is
In the context of a speech, a goal is the purpose of the speech, and what it hopes to accomplish. For example, the goal of a eulogy(颂歌) might be to celebrate the life of a loved one. The goal of a speech at a political gathering would be to inform the crowd about the political position of a candidate and persuade them to vote and campaign for the candidate in question.
Why a goal is important
Without a goal, a speech is without direction. The goal informs the structure and content of the speech. For example, if a speech's goal is to convince people that smoking is bad for them, the speech will be structured with persuasive arguments to back up the goal. A speech with a goal of informing the audience will keep the information fair and factual.
A goal is incredibly important to the speech's ability to connect with an audience. If the speaker is unaware of the goal of the speech, the audience will likely be unaware as well. This severely reduces the effectiveness of the message.
Apart from informing the audience of the content and structure, a speech's goal drives the speaker to greater heights. If a speaker is asked to speak on a specific subject, but never establishes the goal, they won't know where to start in the research, organizing and writing of the speech.
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If you have been charged with delivering a speech, establishing a goal can seem difficult at first. There are several things to take into consideration. First, think about who you will be speaking to. The demographic(人口统计) of your audience will likely determine whether you will be able to persuade them, or whether they will be able to sit through（一直坐到……结束）. Second, think about the topic itself. If the topic is something controversial（有争议的）, it may worth your while to consider an informative approach to present both sides of the issue. Finally, consider your resources. A speech with an informative or persuasive goal usually requires a great deal of research, and sometimes takes more time to write.
【小题1】According to the passage, what three components does the best speech combine?
| A．Informing, delivering and entertaining. | B．Informing, persuading and entertaining. |
| C．Informing, writing and delivering. | D．Informing, writing and persuading. |
| A．to persuade the audience to vote for a candidate |
| B．to celebrate the life of a person you admire |
| C．to entertain the audience with humor and magic |
| D．to persuade the audience to buy new products |
| A．a speech will lose its direction without a goal |
| B．a speech goal can help keep the audience aware of the speech |
| C．a speech goal can help the speaker know about the research, organizing and writing |
| D．a speech goal makes it possible for the speaker to achieve whatever he wants in life |
| A．How to achieve a speech goal | B．How to deliver a difficult speech |
| C．What to consider to establish a goal | D．What to consider to deliver a speech |
Always late? Here are some tips to break the habit
We’ve all run late before, whether it was because of a missed alarm, failing to find the right outfit, or getting stuck in traffic. It can turn into a routine for some, and if you’re constantly finding yourself on the later side of a deadline, consider these tips to break the habit.
Stop snoozing (小睡)
It’s so easy to keep on pressing that snooze button in the morning. We tell ourselves “
A busy lifestyle means a busy to-do list. When a random task comes into your mind, like replying to an email or unloading the dishwasher, say no to the urge. Chances are that it will still be there later.
Take transition activities into account
If you take a bus to school every morning, you probably have to walk to the bus station and then wait for a few minutes.
Reframe your thinking about being early
Earliness is not a waste of time.
Think and prepare ahead
Consider which activities from your morning routine take up most of your time and tackle them the night before.
| A．In fact, it’s quite the opposite |
| B．I’ll just do everything else faster |
| C．Besides, there may be a traffic jam |
| D．Resist doing just “one more thing” |
| E．Realize how long things actually take |
| F．You could lay your clothes out, for example |
| G．Just allow yourself extra time to complete it |
Food is part of who we are. It’s part of our habits and cultures. Sadly, we love food, but we don’t take care of it.
Reduce your food waste.
Buy only the food you need, learn to love ugly fruits and vegetables, store food wisely, donate excess and turn leftover food into the next day’s meals. When we waste food, all the resources used for growing, processing, transporting and marketing that food are wasted too.
Support your local food producers.
Chefs get awards, stars and recognition for their creations. But what about our farmers,
Giving them your business is giving them your recognition and respect.
Adopt a healthier, more sustainable diet.
By treating each meal with pride, we respect the farmers who produced it, the resources that went into it and the people who go without. Respect can be passed on. Talk to the people around you and to the next generation about making informed, healthy and sustainable food choices.
| A．Have a conversation |
| B．Learn where food comes from |
| C．Our bodies run off of calories and nutrients |
| D．For many people on the planet, food is a given |
| E．Food is so much more than what is on our plates |
| F．About one third of all food produced globally is lost or wasted |
| G．Without them, we wouldn’t have the fresh food we need on a daily basis |
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