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　　Failure is probably the most exhausting experience a person ever has. There is nothing more tiring than not succeeding.

　　We experience this tiredness in two ways: as start-up fatigue(疲惫)and performance fatigue. In the former case, we keep putting off a task because it is either too boring or too difficult.And the longer we delay it, the more tired we feel.

　　Such start-up fatigue is very real, even if not actually physical, not something in our muscles and bones. The solution is obvious though perhaps not easy to apply: always handle the most difficult job first.

　　Years ago, I was asked to write 102 essays on the great ideas of some famous authors. Applying my own rule, I determined to write them in alphabetical order(按字母顺序), never letting myself leave out a tough idea. And I always started the day’s work with the difficult task of essay-writing.Experience proved that the rule works.

　　Performance fatigue is more difficult to handle. Though willing to get started, we cannot seem to do the job right. Its difficulties appear so great that, however hard we work, we fail again and again. In such a situation, I work as hard as I can—then let the unconscious take over.

　　When planning Encyclopaedia Britannica(《大英百科全书》), I had to create a table of contents based on the topics of its articles. Nothing like this had ever been done before, and day after day I kept coming up with solutions, but none of them worked. My fatigue became almost unbearable.

　　One day, mentally exhausted, I wrote down all the reasons why this problem could not be solved. I tried to convince myself that the trouble was with the problem itself, not with me. Relieved, I sat back in an easy chair and fell asleep.

　　An hour later, I woke up suddenly with the solution clearly in mind. In the weeks that followed, the solution which had come up in my unconscious mind proved correct at every step. Though I worked as hard as before, I felt no fatigue. Success was now as exciting as failure had been depressing.

　　Human beings, I believe, must try to succeed. Success, then, means never feeling tired.

　　1.People with start-up fatigue are most likely to　　　.

　　A.delay tasks B.work hard

　　C.seek help D.accept failure

　　2.What does the author recommend doing to prevent start-up fatigue?

　　A.Writing essays in strict order.

　　B.Building up physical strength.

　　C.Leaving out the toughest ideas.

　　D.Dealing with the hardest task first.

　　3.On what occasion does a person probably suffer from performance fatigue?

　　A.Before starting a difficult task. 　 B.When all the solutions fail.

　　C.If the job is rather boring. 　 D.After finding a way out.

　　4.According to the author, the unconscious mind may help us　　　.

　　A.ignore mental problems B.get some nice sleep

　　C.gain complete relief D.find the right solution

　　B

　　Sometimes the toughest thing about feelings is sharing them with others.Sharing your feelings helps you whether your feelings are wonderful or terrible.Sharing also helps you to get closer to people you care about and who care about you.But how?

　　You can’t tell your friends what’s inside your backpack if you don’t know what’s in there yourself.Feelings are the same way.Before you can share them with anyone,you have to figure out what feelings you have.

　　Making a list of your feelings can help.You can do this in your mind or by writing them out or even by drawing pictures.Is something bothering you?Does it make you frustrated or terrified?Do you feel this emotion only once in a while or most of the time?

　　The way a person feels inside is important.If you keep feelings locked inside,it can even make you feel sick!But if you talk with someone who cares for you,you will almost always start to feel better.It doesn’t mean your problems and worries magically disappear,but at least someone else knows what’s bothering you and can help you find solutions.

　　Your mom and dad want to know if you have problems and what’s happening in your life.But what if a kid doesn’t want to talk with parents?Then find another adult you trust,like a relative or a teacher at school.Maybe this person can help you talk with your parents about your problem or concern.

　　Once you know who you can talk with,you’ll want to pick a time and place to talk.You can talk publicly in your family.But some kids are more private than others and they will feel shy about sharing their feelings.Then find a quiet place or write it down on a piece of paper.A kid doesn’t have to share every feeling he or she has.

　　5.What does the passage mainly tell us?

　　A.The importance of feelings.

　　B.How to figure out your feelings.

　　C.How to share your feelings.

　　D.The people sharing your feelings.

　　6.What can we learn from Paragraph 2?

　　A.Kids can’t tell their friends about their backpacks.

　　B.Kids should know about themselves first before sharing.

　　C.Kids need to find out what others think of them first.

　　D.Kids’ feelings are the same in a way.

　　7.What might happen after sharing your feelings with others?

　　A.You’ll recover from your illness.

　　B.You will feel relieved.

　　C.Your worries will magically disappear.

　　D.You’ll like more private talks.

　　8.Where is this passage probably taken from?

　　A.A science fiction.

　　B.A parents’ brochure.

　　C.A children’s magazine.

　　D.A notice board.