Question

The TED speaker series features “ideas worth spreading”. With over 1,400 to choose from, we’ve selected a few that are perfect for students.

1. Larry Smith: Why you will fail to have a great career

We humans may have an unfavorable habit of making excuses for ourselves or being too confident about ourselves. Accordingly, Larry Smith, a professor of economics at the University of Waterloo in Canada, tells us why most of us will fail to have a great career. Luckily, as he puts it, there is a way out—follow your heart, as long as it is good for your career.

2. Andy Puddicombe: All it takes is 10 mindful minutes

Between dance team, volunteering and –oh, right—lectures, your life’s crazy factor（因素）is about to go way up. In this entertaining and informative talk, Mindfulness, expert Andy Puddicombe teaches us how to be “more healthy, more mindful and less distracted” by taking just 10 minutes out of the day to be “more present”.

3. Shane Koyczan: To this day…for the bullied（欺凌）and beautiful

This talk is sure to stay with you. Shane Koyczan’s “To This Day” is an affecting spoken-word poem about bullying and being different that gained over 10 million views on YouTube. In this talk, Koyczan gives a live reading of the poem, along with some stories about his background.

4. Susan Cain: The power of introverts（性格内向者）

Does a cup of tea and a good book sound like a perfect Friday night? In this personal talk, Susan Cain argues that introverts have talents and abilities. Our culture may value being outgoing, but the world needs all kinds.

1.What does Larry Smith advise students to do for a good career?

A. Don’t be too optimistic.    B. Learn from others’ lessons.

C. Never make excuses for yourself.    D. Match your interests with your career.

2.What is Andy Puddicombe’s talk mainly about?

A. How to concentrate.    B. The need for teamwork.

C. How to be a good volunteer.    D. The importance of good health.

3.Which TED speaker makes people who are not social feel confident?

A. Andy Puddicombe    B. Susan Cain

C. Shane Koyczan    D. Larry Smith

Answer

1.D

2.A

3.B

【解析】

TED 演讲系列以“值得传播的理念”为特征，有一千四百多个话题可供选择，文章介绍4个适合学生听的演讲话题。

1.细节理解题。根据1. Larry Smith: Why you will fail to have a great career部分的最后一句Luckily, as he puts it, there is a way out-follow your heart, as long as it is good for your career.幸运的是，正如他所说，只要对你的职业有好处，就有一条路可以跟着你的心。可知Larry Smith建议我们在择业时把择业和兴趣相关联。故选D。

2.主旨大意题。根据2. Andy Puddicombe: All it takes is 10 mindful minutes部分的介绍Andy Puddicombe teaches us how to be “more healthy, more mindful and less distracted” by taking just 10 minutes out of the day to be “more present” Andy教我们怎样“更健康，更留心而不会分心” 通过每天十分钟注重现在。可知Andy的演讲主要是关于如何更专心。故选A。

3.细节理解题。根据文章最后一部分内容的介绍In this personal talk, Susan Cain argues that introverts have talents and abilities.在这个个人演讲中，Susan Cain表明性格内向者有天赋和能力。可知她的演讲能使得不合群的人感到自信。故选B。