A friend advises me to say “no” more often so I can fix my eyes on what matters most. Personally, I've used his advice to great advantage. 1 I've noticed a few areas where people hesitate (犹豫) to say “yes”. Here's what I suggest you say YES to:
Say “yes” to challenges.
2 Why add any more challenge to your life than you already have? Although there are a few challenges you might have good reasons to say “no” to, say “yes” to the challenges that stretch and grow you. My dad has wisely pointed out that I may do best when in a challenging situation. Challenges can bring out the best in you.
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It's true that too much fun can be frivolous (无聊的). However, in some cases, it is also easy to get so focused on our work that we forget to enjoy it and have fun. Sometimes you can have fun, but you can make the situation fun by the attitude and energy you bring to it.
Say “yes” to opportunities (机会).
Put yourself in the place full of opportunities. Sometimes the opportunity finds you, but more often you have to search for it. 4 Communicate with people who are making things happen. And when you do find an opportunity, don't pass it by because of laziness.
A. Say “yes” to fun.
B. Saying “no” is a skill but so is saying “yes”.
C. Join groups that challenge and encourage you.
D. It's easy to think you're not able to deal with it.
E. Improving relationships is always something good to say “yes” to.
答案：1—4 BCAD
解析：
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一位朋友建议我更经常地说“不”，这样我就能专注于最重要的事情。就我个人而言，我已充分利用了他的建议。1我注意到有几个方面人们会犹豫是否说“是”。以下是我建议你说“是”的情况：
对挑战说“是”。
2为什么要给你的生活增加更多本就没有的挑战呢？尽管有一些挑战你可能有充分的理由说“不”，但要对那些能让你得到锻炼和成长的挑战说“是”。我爸爸明智地指出，我在充满挑战的情况下可能会做得最好。挑战能激发出你最好的一面。
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诚然，太多的乐趣可能会变得无聊。然而，在某些情况下，我们也很容易过于专注于工作，而忘记了享受它和寻找乐趣。有时候你可以享受乐趣，但你可以通过你带来的态度和活力让情况变得有趣。
对机会说“是”。
让自己置身于充满机会的环境中。有时机会会找到你，但更多时候你必须去寻找它。4和那些能带来改变的人交流。当你真的找到一个机会时，不要因为懒惰而错过它。
A. 对乐趣说“是”。
B. 说“不”是一种技能，但说“是”也是一种技能。
C. 加入那些能挑战和鼓励你的团体。
D. 很容易认为你无法应对它。
E. 改善人际关系总是一件值得说“是”的事情。
B(2024·河南)
Some of the jobs which were common fifty years ago are almost not seen now, and some that are popular today may disappear in twenty years. 1
Space tour guide
People have been expecting an exciting travel in space. 2 Anyone who wants to see the Sun rising and setting over the earth will be able to take trips to space. And for a trip of this kind, travellers will need a tour guide—someone who can explain to them what they are seeing and help keep them safe. 3
AI psychologist (心理学家)
AI is used for more and more practical work. And machines will become more humanlike. 4 An AI psychologist would need to understand about both psychology and technology. It would be this person's job to make sure that future supercomputers worked well.
Human-technology integration specialist
With all the new technologies on offer, people may need help to understand and use them. So human-technology integration (融合) specialists might be very important. 5 They would look at all the technologies a person could use and advise on the best ones and how to get the most out of them.
A. It will soon come true for many people.
B. They will need engineers for their “minds”.
C. They could teach others how to use future technologies.
D. So have you ever wondered what future jobs might be wanted?
E. The person who will do this job has to be a good communicator.
答案：1—5 DAEBC
解析：
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B（2024年·河南）
五十年前很常见的一些工作现在几乎看不到了，而如今受欢迎的一些工作可能在二十年后消失。1
太空导游
人们一直期待着一次令人兴奋的太空旅行。2任何想要观看太阳在地球上空升起和落下的人都将能够进行太空旅行。对于这种旅行，旅行者将需要一名导游——一个能向他们解释所看到的事物并帮助他们保持安全的人。3
人工智能心理学家
人工智能被用于越来越多的实际工作中。而且机器会变得更像人类。4一名人工智能心理学家需要同时了解心理学和技术。确保未来的超级计算机运行良好将是这个人的工作。
人机技术融合专家
有了所有这些新的技术，人们可能需要帮助来理解和使用它们。所以人机技术融合专家可能会非常重要。5他们会研究一个人可以使用的所有技术，并就最好的技术以及如何充分利用它们提供建议。
A. 这对很多人来说很快就会实现。
B. 它们的“大脑”需要工程师。
C. 他们可以教别人如何使用未来的技术。
D. 那么你有没有想过未来会需要什么样的工作？
E. 做这份工作的人必须善于沟通。
