1、大学英语四六级考试英语四级阅读3篇2020年12月英语四级阅读3篇【本文概要】我们不需要考虑自己能够走多快，只要知道自己在不断努力向前就行。停止自己的脚步其实就是自己在为别人让路，同行一条路会让路变得窄，但你的退出却为别人提供了前行的光明大道。以下为“2020年12月英语四级阅读3篇”，！ 【篇一】2020年12月英语四级阅读3篇 In New York City one day, a businesswoman got into a taxi. Because it was rush hour and she was hurrying for a train, she suggested a
2、 route. “Ive been a cabby(车夫) for 15 years!” the driver yelled. “You think I dont know the best way to go?” The woman tried to explain that she hadnt meant to offend him, but the driver kept yelling. She finally realized he was too upset to be reasonable. So she did the unexpected. “You know, youre
3、right,” she told him. “It must seem dumb for me to assume you dont know the best way through the city. “ Taken aback, the driver flashed his rider a confused look in the rear-view mirror, turned down the street she wanted and got her to the train on time. “He didnt say another word the rest of the r
4、ide,” she said, “until I got out and paid him. Then he thanked me. “ When you encounter people like this cab driver, theres an irresistible urge to dig in your heels. This can lead to prolonged arguments, soured friendships, lost career opportunities and broken marriages. As a clinical psychiatrist,
5、 Ive discovered one simple but extremely unlikely principle that can prevent virtually any conflict or other difficult situation from becoming a recipe for disaster. The key is to put yourself in the other persons shoes and look for the truth in what that person is saying. Find a way to agree. The r
6、esult may surprise you. Sulkers Steves 14-year-old son, Adam, had been irritable for several days. When Steve asked why, Adam snapped, “Nothings wrong! Leave me alone!” and stalked off to his room. We all know people like this. When theres problem, they may sulk(生闷气) or act angry and refuse to talk.
7、 So whats the solution? First, Steve needs to ask himself why Adam wont talk. Maybe the boy is worried about something that happened at school. Or he might be angry at his dad but afraid to bring it up because Steve gets defensive whenever he is criticized. Steve can pursue these possibilities the n
8、ext time they talk by saying, “I noticed youre upset, and I think it would help to get the problem out in the open. It may be hard because I havent always listened very 58 well. If so, I feel bad because I love you and dont want to let you down. “ If Adam still refuses to talk, Steve can take a diff
9、erent tack: “Im concerned about whats going on with you, but we can talk things over later, when youre more in the mood. “ This strategy allows both sides to win: Steve doesnt have to compromise on the principle that ultimately the problem needs to be talked out and resolved. Adam saves face by bein
10、g allowed to withdraw for a while. Noisy critics. Recently, I was counselling a businessman named Frank who lends to be overbearing(专横的) when hes upset. Frank told me that I was too absent-minded with money and that he shouldnt have to pay at each of our sessions. He wanted to be billed monthly. I f
11、elt annoyed because it seemed Frank always had to have things his way. I explained that I had tried monthly billing, but it hadnt worked because some patients didnt pay. Frank argued that he had impeccable (无可挑剔的 ) credit and knew much more about credit and billing than I did. Suddenly I realized I
12、was missing Franks point. “You are right,” I said. “ Im being defensive. We should focus on the problems in your life and not worry so much about money. “ Frank immediately softened and began talking about what was really bothering him, which were some personal problems. The next time we met, he han
13、ded me a check for 20 sessions in advance! There are times, of course, when people are unreasonably abusive and you may need to just walk away from the situation. But if the problem is one that you want solved, its important to allow the other person to keep some self-esteem. Theres nearly always a
14、grain of truth in the other persons point of view. If you acknowledge this, he or she will be less defensive and more likely to listen to you. Complainers. Brad is a 32-year-old Detroit chiropractor (按摩师) who recently described his frustration with a patient of his: “I ask Mr. Barry, How are you doi
15、ng? and he dumps out his whole life story-his family problems and his financial difficulties. I give him advice, but he ignores everything I tell him. “ Brad needs to recognize that habitual complainers usually dont want advice. They just want someone to listen and understand. So Brad might simply s
16、ay : “sounds like a rough week, Its no fun to have unpaid bills, people nagging you, and this pain besides. “ The complainer will usually run out of gas and stop complaining. The secret is not to give advice. Just agreeing and validating a persons point of view will make that person feel better. Dem
17、anding friends. Difficult people arent always -, angry or just complaining. Sometimes they are difficult because of the demands they place upon us. Maybe a friend puts you on the spot with a request to run an errand for him while hes out of town. If you have a crowded schedule, you may agree but end
18、 up angry and resentful. Or if you say no in the wrong way, your friend may feel hurt and unhappy. The problem is that, caught off guard, you dont know how to deal with the situation in a way that avoids bad feelings. One method Ive found helpful is “punting”. Youre punting when you tell the person
19、you need to think about the request and that youll get back about it. Say a colleague calls and pressures me to give a lecture at his university. Ive learned to say, “Im flattered that you thought of me. Let me check my schedule, and Ill call you back. “ This gives me time to deal with any feelings
20、of guilt if I have to say no. Suppose I decide it is better to decline; punting allow me to plan what I will say when I call back, “I appreciate being asked,” I might indicate, “but I find Im over-committed right now. However, I hope youll think of me in the future. “ Responding to difficult people
21、with patience and empathy can be tough, especially when you feel upset. But the moment you give up your need to control or be right, the other person will begin relaxing and start listening to you. The Greek philosopher Epictetus understood this when he said nearly 2, 000 years ago, “If someone crit
22、icizes you, agree at once. Mention that if only the other person knew you well, there would be more to criticize than that !” Real communication results from a spirit of respect for yourself and for the other person. The benefits can be amazing. 【篇二】2020年12月英语四级阅读3篇 Scotland is a unique and austere1
23、 place, laden2 with history, where you can find aristocratic palaces and castles, as well as the traditional parade in national costumes. It has some of the most beautiful cities in Europe, a living testimony of a proud and splendid past. In order to see the true soul of Scotland today, what forged
24、the character of this splendid region, we have to go towards the northern regions, to the Grampia Mountains.Beautiful and unspoiled, it was difficult to farm. The Scots subdued the environment with simple spades and strong arms. The history of this ancient struggle, and its peoples ancient love affa
25、ir with the hard land, is enclosed within the walls of the Angus Folk Museum. You are able to get a feel of the typical rural atmosphere of times past from the everyday artifacts displayed here . From coastal Aberdeen in towards the interior of the Grampian Mountains there runs the Castle Trail, a r
26、oad that touches on many fortresses, which are witness of continual revolts against the dominion of neighboring England in Scottish history. Perhaps the most uplifting moment for Scottish autonomy is the one experienced inside this ancient abbey of Arbroath, where, in 1320; the Declaration of Indepe
27、ndence was celebrated, at the instigation of King Robert the Bruce. He carried out the plan for autonomy drawn up3 by the great popular hero William Wallace, to whom cinema has dedicated the wonderful film” Brave Heart”, the winner of five Oscars. Glamis Castle is often remembered for being the resi
28、dence of King Macbeth and Queen Elizabethin her childhood. Among the most assiduous guests here are the inevitable ghosts, created by ancient popular beliefs. The true flag of Scotland is tartan, its brightly colored plaid patterns which are used to distinguish the various clans. Over the last few d
29、ecades this fabric has made a comeback and is part of the daily life of this country. 【篇三】2020年12月英语四级阅读3篇 With its primeval forests, mighty snowcapped peaks, gigantic fjords and grumbling volcanoes, its no wonder the makers of The Lord Of The Rings films decided to shoot the trilogy in New Zealand.
30、 Rugged ranger-types can relive The Fellowship Of The Ring by scaling forbidding mountain passes or crossing volcanic moonscapes towards the cracks of doom2. For more adrenaline3 highs theres an unbeatable4 choice of good value activities, from white water rafting and jet boat rides to bungee-jumpin
31、g5 and skydiving. For more homely Hobbit6 types, NZ has many other attractions to enjoy rambling countryside, a glorious coastline and plenty of sedate places to sit and enjoy the amazing views. And then there s the terrific cuisine and wine. With two weeks or more, a good way to see the country is
32、to start in Auckland on the North Island, then drive to Wellington, crossing by ferry to the South Island. Take in the breathtaking scenery around Queenstown before flying home from Christchurch. Theres too much to see beyond Auckland and too much to justify spending too much time in the city. So head south to Waitomo. Hiding beneath the hilly area are the haunting Waitomo Gl
