上海市虹口区2019届高三上学期期末教学质量监控英语试题 Word版含答案
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Section B

Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A. deliberate B. distinction C. polish D. credit E. dependent F. occasionally G. feasibility H. shift I. fulfilling J. signals K. continuously Overcoming Obstacles: How Your Biggest Failure Can Lead to Your Success

  There's been a lot written on the theme of failure and how essential it is to success. In a world where __31__ is given for people's accomplishments, failing feels dangerous. The fear of failure can stop people taking risks that might lead to success.

  Heidi Grant Halvorson, a psychologist, points out much of success is __32__ not on talent but on learning from your mistakes.

  About half of the people in the world hold that ability in an area --- be it creative or social skill --- is natural. The other half believes, instead, that someone might have a preference or something --- say painting or speaking foreign languages --- but this ability can be improved through __33__ practice or training.

  It's almost impossible to think rationally (理性地) while shouting at yourself, "I'm a failure". But when you __34__ your thinking, you will probably see what you can control --- your behavior, your planning, your reactions --- and change them.

The primary __35__ between successful people and unsuccessful people is that the successful people fail more. If you see failure as a monster approaching you, take