Before we work on the book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, I would like to give two suggestions that will greatly add the value you will receive from this material (阅读材料).

First, I would recommend that you do not see this material as a book, in the sense that it is something just read once and put on a shelf.

You may choose to read it through once for a sense of the whole, but the material is designed to be a companion in the continual process of change and growth. As you progress to deeper levels of understanding and practice, you are supposed to go back time and again to the principles contained in each habit and work to expand your knowledge, skill, and desire.

Second, I would suggest that you change from the role of learner to that of a teacher while reading this material. Take an inside-out approach and read with the purpose in mind of sharing or discussing what you learn with someone else within 48 hours after you learn it. Read as though you are going to teach it to others, while it is still fresh, and notice the difference in your mental and emotional process.

I am sure if you approach the material in this way, you will not only better remember what you read, but your perspective will be expanded, your understanding deepened, and your motivation to apply the material increased.

In addition, as you openly, honestly share what you are learning with others, you will be surprised to find that negative labels (负面标签) or perceptions others may have had of you tend to disappear. Those you teach will see you as a changing, growing person and will be more likely to be helpful and supportive as you work, perhaps together to integrate the seven habits into your lives.

【小题1】Which part is the text most probably taken from?

A．How to Use This Book.	B．“Habits” Defined.
C．The Power of Principles.	D．What You Can Expect.

【小题2】What does the author suggest readers do?

A．Read the book once and shelve it.	B．Read for knowledge and skills.
C．Read the book time and again.	D．Read the book as a learner.

【小题3】What is the expected result if readers follow the suggestions?

A．Find better approaches.	B．Build better memories.
C．Improve reading skills.	D．Better understand the book.

【小题4】Which is closest in meaning to “perceptions” in the last paragraph?

A．Attractions.

B．Beliefs.

C．Treatments.

D．Capabilities.