题目
I'm pretty good at sticking with things even when they get hard.Bad relationships，unpleasant workplaces， （1） ____ sports — I've hung on for months and even years longer than I should have，convinced the situation would （2） ____ if I refused to give up. After all，isn't every success story littered with （3） ____ ？Didn't Beyoncé lose Star Search，and didn't Oprah get fired from her first TV job？Quitting is a sign that you lack patience and strong will，or so I was raised to believe. （4） ____ ，if I look back on all the things I eventually quit，my only regret is that I didn't do it sooner.I've wasted immeasurable time and energy dragging my heels，determined that I could （5） ____ everyone if I just kept going. All of us are constantly making tricky choices between going further into familiar territory and （6） ____ to expand our horizons.This is known as the exploration-exploitation trade-off.When we are younger，it's advantageous to go far on the side of exploration，trying lots of new things because we have plenty of time to （7） ____ later.But as we age，it's often smarter to double down. Of course，this doesn't mean you shouldn't quit something just because you've put a lot of time into it.Economists call this the sunk cost fallacy （谬误）：People are more likely to （8） ____ something if they've invested a lot of money or effort into it，even when it's clear that they should （9） ____ their losses and jump ship.This practice is normal and （10） ____ ，but it's also unreasonable.If an activity or relationship is making you miserable，that's important information you shouldn't ignore. If you don't get energy out of doing something，it can be a（n） （11） ____ that this is not for you or that there's something better you could be doing.Or it could be a sign that you should （12） ____ your goals.Maybe your yogurt startup might not win over investors，but you could still make and sell yogurt at the farmers' market on weekends. In fact，dogged persistence in the face of energy-sucking disappointment can （13） ____ depression，and then make you suffer from diseases in the long run. But the good news is that people can learn to pay better attention to these moments when they're happening and make （14） ____ .The art of quitting isn't about just letting go whenever there's an obstacle.It's about being able to let go when there's no （15） ____ to success anymore. （1） A.engaging B.demanding C.inevitable D.leisure （2） A.worsen B.occur C.improve D.continue （3） A.frustrations B.determinations C.attempts D.inspirations （4） A.Therefore B.Additionally C.For example D.However （5） A.amaze B.scare C.distress pliment （6） A.breaking up B.looking up C.standing up D.backing up （7） A.venture B.specialize C.explore D.relax （8） A.benefit from B.approve of C.stick with D.withdraw from （9） A.evaluate B.avoid C.overlook D.cut （10） A.human B.crazy C.sensible D.tricky （11） A.indication B.desire C.occasion D.recognition （12） A.accomplish B.upgrade C.modify D.maintain （13） A.prevent B.trigger C.relieve D.contract （14） A.researches B.choices C.changes D.resolutions （15） A.shortcut B.barrier C.guarantee D.pathway
I'm pretty good at sticking with things even when they get hard.Bad relationships，unpleasant workplaces， （1） ____ sports — I've hung on for months and even years longer than I should have，convinced the situation would （2） ____ if I refused to give up.
After all，isn't every success story littered with （3） ____ ？Didn't Beyoncé lose Star Search，and didn't Oprah get fired from her first TV job？Quitting is a sign that you lack patience and strong will，or so I was raised to believe.
（4） ____ ，if I look back on all the things I eventually quit，my only regret is that I didn't do it sooner.I've wasted immeasurable time and energy dragging my heels，determined that I could （5） ____ everyone if I just kept going.
All of us are constantly making tricky choices between going further into familiar territory and （6） ____ to expand our horizons.This is known as the exploration-exploitation trade-off.When we are younger，it's advantageous to go far on the side of exploration，trying lots of new things because we have plenty of time to （7） ____ later.But as we age，it's often smarter to double down.
Of course，this doesn't mean you shouldn't quit something just because you've put a lot of time into it.Economists call this the sunk cost fallacy （谬误）：People are more likely to （8） ____ something if they've invested a lot of money or effort into it，even when it's clear that they should （9） ____ their losses and jump ship.This practice is normal and （10） ____ ，but it's also unreasonable.If an activity or relationship is making you miserable，that's important information you shouldn't ignore.
If you don't get energy out of doing something，it can be a（n） （11） ____ that this is not for you or that there's something better you could be doing.Or it could be a sign that you should （12） ____ your goals.Maybe your yogurt startup might not win over investors，but you could still make and sell yogurt at the farmers' market on weekends.
In fact，dogged persistence in the face of energy-sucking disappointment can （13） ____ depression，and then make you suffer from diseases in the long run.
But the good news is that people can learn to pay better attention to these moments when they're happening and make （14） ____ .The art of quitting isn't about just letting go whenever there's an obstacle.It's about being able to let go when there's no （15） ____ to success anymore.
After all，isn't every success story littered with （3） ____ ？Didn't Beyoncé lose Star Search，and didn't Oprah get fired from her first TV job？Quitting is a sign that you lack patience and strong will，or so I was raised to believe.
（4） ____ ，if I look back on all the things I eventually quit，my only regret is that I didn't do it sooner.I've wasted immeasurable time and energy dragging my heels，determined that I could （5） ____ everyone if I just kept going.
All of us are constantly making tricky choices between going further into familiar territory and （6） ____ to expand our horizons.This is known as the exploration-exploitation trade-off.When we are younger，it's advantageous to go far on the side of exploration，trying lots of new things because we have plenty of time to （7） ____ later.But as we age，it's often smarter to double down.
Of course，this doesn't mean you shouldn't quit something just because you've put a lot of time into it.Economists call this the sunk cost fallacy （谬误）：People are more likely to （8） ____ something if they've invested a lot of money or effort into it，even when it's clear that they should （9） ____ their losses and jump ship.This practice is normal and （10） ____ ，but it's also unreasonable.If an activity or relationship is making you miserable，that's important information you shouldn't ignore.
If you don't get energy out of doing something，it can be a（n） （11） ____ that this is not for you or that there's something better you could be doing.Or it could be a sign that you should （12） ____ your goals.Maybe your yogurt startup might not win over investors，but you could still make and sell yogurt at the farmers' market on weekends.
In fact，dogged persistence in the face of energy-sucking disappointment can （13） ____ depression，and then make you suffer from diseases in the long run.
But the good news is that people can learn to pay better attention to these moments when they're happening and make （14） ____ .The art of quitting isn't about just letting go whenever there's an obstacle.It's about being able to let go when there's no （15） ____ to success anymore.
| （1） | A.engaging | B.demanding | C.inevitable | D.leisure |
| （2） | A.worsen | B.occur | C.improve | D.continue |
| （3） | A.frustrations | B.determinations | C.attempts | D.inspirations |
| （4） | A.Therefore | B.Additionally | C.For example | D.However |
| （5） | A.amaze | B.scare | C.distress | pliment |
| （6） | A.breaking up | B.looking up | C.standing up | D.backing up |
| （7） | A.venture | B.specialize | C.explore | D.relax |
| （8） | A.benefit from | B.approve of | C.stick with | D.withdraw from |
| （9） | A.evaluate | B.avoid | C.overlook | D.cut |
| （10） | A.human | B.crazy | C.sensible | D.tricky |
| （11） | A.indication | B.desire | C.occasion | D.recognition |
| （12） | A.accomplish | B.upgrade | C.modify | D.maintain |
| （13） | A.prevent | B.trigger | C.relieve | D.contract |
| （14） | A.researches | B.choices | C.changes | D.resolutions |
| （15） | A.shortcut | B.barrier | C.guarantee | D.pathway |
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（1）考查形容词及语境理解。A.engaging有趣的；B.demanding要求高的，苛刻的；C.inevitable不可避免的；D.leisure闲暇的。句意：糟糕的人际关系，令人不快的工作场所，苛刻的运动我坚持了几个月甚至几年，比我应该坚持的时间更长，我确信如果我拒绝放弃，情况会有所改善。根据上文的"Bad relationships，unpleasant workplaces"可知，作者描述生活中的消极现象，所以是苛刻的运动。故选B项。
（2）考查动词及语境理解。A.worsen恶化；B.occur发生；C.improve改善；D.continue继续。句意：糟糕的人际关系，令人不快的工作场所，苛刻的运动——我坚持了几个月甚至几年，比我应该坚持的时间更长，我确信如果我拒绝放弃，情况会有所改善。根据下文的"if I refused to give up"可知，如果我不放弃，情况就会改善。故选C项。
（3）考查名词及语境理解。A.frustrations沮丧，挫败；B.determinations决心；C.attempts尝试；.D.inspirations灵感。句意：毕竟，不是每个成功的故事都充满了挫折吗？根据上文"Bad relationships，unpleasant workplaces，（1）sports — I've hung on for months and even years longer than I should have，convinced the situation would（2）if I refused to give up"可知，成功都充满挫折。故选A项。
（4）考查副词及语境理解。A.Therefore然而；B.Additionally另外；C.For example例如；D.However然而。句意：然而，如果我回顾我最终放弃的所有事情，我唯一的遗憾是我没有早点放弃。结合句意可知，本句与上文是转折关系。故选D项。
（5）考查动词及语境理解。A.amaze使惊讶；B.scare吓唬；C.distress使苦恼；pliment赞美。句意：我拖着脚步浪费了不可估量的时间和精力，坚定地认为如果我继续前进，我会让所有人感到惊讶。根据下文"if I just kept going"可知，如果我一直坚持，就会取得成功，会让每一个人吃惊。故选A项。
（6）考查动词短语及语境理解。A.breaking up关系破裂；B.looking up查阅；C.standing up起立；D.backing up后退。句意：我们所有人都在不断做出艰难的选择，要么深入熟悉的领域，要么后退以扩大视野。根据上文的"going further"可知，我们在前进和后退中做艰难的选择。故选D项。
（7）考查动词及语境理解。A.venture冒险；B.specialize专门研究；C.explore探索；D.relax放松。句意：当我们年轻的时候，在探索方面走得更远，尝试很多新事物是有利的，因为我们以后有足够的时间去专门研究。根据上文的"When we are younger，it's advantageous to go far on the side of exploration，trying lots of new things"可知，年轻时我们要多探索，因为之后我们有时间去专门研究。故选B项。
（8）考查动词短语及语境理解。A.benefit from从中受益；B.approve of批准；C.stick with坚持做；D.withdraw from退出。句意：如果人们在某件事上投入了大量的金钱或精力，即使很明显他们应该减少损失并离船、跳槽，他们也更有可能坚持下去。根据上文"this doesn't mean you shouldn't quit something just because you've put a lot of time into it."可知，人们因为自己投入的多，所以不愿放弃，更有可能会坚持下去。故选C项。
（9）考查动词及语境理解。A.evaluate评价；B.avoid避免；C.overlook忽视；D.cut削减。句意：如果人们在某件事上投入了大量的金钱或精力，即使很明显他们应该减少损失并离船、跳槽，他们也更有可能坚持下去。根据上文"Economists call this the sunk cost fallacy"可知，人们应该减少损失，及时止损。故选D项。
（10）考查形容词及语境理解。A.human人性化的；B.crazy疯狂的；C.sensible明智的；D.tricky棘手的。句意：这种做法是正常和人性化的，但也不合理。根据上文"People are more likely to（8）something if they've invested a lot of money or effort into it，even when it's clear that they should（9）their losses and jump ship"可知，人们因为投入的多，所以不愿放弃，这是人之常情。故选A项。
（11）考查名词及语境理解。A.indication表明，暗示；B.desire欲望；C.occasion场合；D.recognition识别。句意：如果你没有从做某事中获得能量，这可能表明这不适合你，或者你可以做一些更好的事情。根据下文的"Or it could be a sign that"可知，这是一个暗示。故选A项。
（12）考查动词及语境理解。A.accomplish完成；B.upgrade升级；C.modify修改；D.maintain保持。句意：或者这可能是一个迹象，表明你应该修改你的目标。根据上文"If you don't get energy out of doing something"可知，如果你没有从做某事中获得能量，就应该去修改你的目标。故选C项。
（13）考查动词及语境理解。A.prevent阻止；B.trigger触发；C.relieve解除；D.contract缩小。句意：事实上，面对消耗能量的失望，顽强的坚持会引发抑郁，从长远来看，还会让你患上疾病。根据上文的"dogged persistence in the face of energy-sucking disappointment"可知，这种坚持会引起抑郁。故选B项。
（14）考查名词及语境理解。A.researches研究；B.choices选择；C.changes改变；D.resolutions决议。句意：但好消息是，人们可以学会更好地关注这些正在发生的时刻，并做出改变。根据上文的"Or it could be a sign that you should（12）your goals"可知，人们可以做出改变。故选C项。
（15）考查名词及语境理解。A.shortcut捷径；B.barrier障碍；C.guarantee保证；D.pathway途径。句意：这就是在没有成功的通道时能够放手。根据句意以及全文内容可知，在没有通向成功的道路时，人们应该学会放手。故选D项。
（2）考查动词及语境理解。A.worsen恶化；B.occur发生；C.improve改善；D.continue继续。句意：糟糕的人际关系，令人不快的工作场所，苛刻的运动——我坚持了几个月甚至几年，比我应该坚持的时间更长，我确信如果我拒绝放弃，情况会有所改善。根据下文的"if I refused to give up"可知，如果我不放弃，情况就会改善。故选C项。
（3）考查名词及语境理解。A.frustrations沮丧，挫败；B.determinations决心；C.attempts尝试；.D.inspirations灵感。句意：毕竟，不是每个成功的故事都充满了挫折吗？根据上文"Bad relationships，unpleasant workplaces，（1）sports — I've hung on for months and even years longer than I should have，convinced the situation would（2）if I refused to give up"可知，成功都充满挫折。故选A项。
（4）考查副词及语境理解。A.Therefore然而；B.Additionally另外；C.For example例如；D.However然而。句意：然而，如果我回顾我最终放弃的所有事情，我唯一的遗憾是我没有早点放弃。结合句意可知，本句与上文是转折关系。故选D项。
（5）考查动词及语境理解。A.amaze使惊讶；B.scare吓唬；C.distress使苦恼；pliment赞美。句意：我拖着脚步浪费了不可估量的时间和精力，坚定地认为如果我继续前进，我会让所有人感到惊讶。根据下文"if I just kept going"可知，如果我一直坚持，就会取得成功，会让每一个人吃惊。故选A项。
（6）考查动词短语及语境理解。A.breaking up关系破裂；B.looking up查阅；C.standing up起立；D.backing up后退。句意：我们所有人都在不断做出艰难的选择，要么深入熟悉的领域，要么后退以扩大视野。根据上文的"going further"可知，我们在前进和后退中做艰难的选择。故选D项。
（7）考查动词及语境理解。A.venture冒险；B.specialize专门研究；C.explore探索；D.relax放松。句意：当我们年轻的时候，在探索方面走得更远，尝试很多新事物是有利的，因为我们以后有足够的时间去专门研究。根据上文的"When we are younger，it's advantageous to go far on the side of exploration，trying lots of new things"可知，年轻时我们要多探索，因为之后我们有时间去专门研究。故选B项。
（8）考查动词短语及语境理解。A.benefit from从中受益；B.approve of批准；C.stick with坚持做；D.withdraw from退出。句意：如果人们在某件事上投入了大量的金钱或精力，即使很明显他们应该减少损失并离船、跳槽，他们也更有可能坚持下去。根据上文"this doesn't mean you shouldn't quit something just because you've put a lot of time into it."可知，人们因为自己投入的多，所以不愿放弃，更有可能会坚持下去。故选C项。
（9）考查动词及语境理解。A.evaluate评价；B.avoid避免；C.overlook忽视；D.cut削减。句意：如果人们在某件事上投入了大量的金钱或精力，即使很明显他们应该减少损失并离船、跳槽，他们也更有可能坚持下去。根据上文"Economists call this the sunk cost fallacy"可知，人们应该减少损失，及时止损。故选D项。
（10）考查形容词及语境理解。A.human人性化的；B.crazy疯狂的；C.sensible明智的；D.tricky棘手的。句意：这种做法是正常和人性化的，但也不合理。根据上文"People are more likely to（8）something if they've invested a lot of money or effort into it，even when it's clear that they should（9）their losses and jump ship"可知，人们因为投入的多，所以不愿放弃，这是人之常情。故选A项。
（11）考查名词及语境理解。A.indication表明，暗示；B.desire欲望；C.occasion场合；D.recognition识别。句意：如果你没有从做某事中获得能量，这可能表明这不适合你，或者你可以做一些更好的事情。根据下文的"Or it could be a sign that"可知，这是一个暗示。故选A项。
（12）考查动词及语境理解。A.accomplish完成；B.upgrade升级；C.modify修改；D.maintain保持。句意：或者这可能是一个迹象，表明你应该修改你的目标。根据上文"If you don't get energy out of doing something"可知，如果你没有从做某事中获得能量，就应该去修改你的目标。故选C项。
（13）考查动词及语境理解。A.prevent阻止；B.trigger触发；C.relieve解除；D.contract缩小。句意：事实上，面对消耗能量的失望，顽强的坚持会引发抑郁，从长远来看，还会让你患上疾病。根据上文的"dogged persistence in the face of energy-sucking disappointment"可知，这种坚持会引起抑郁。故选B项。
（14）考查名词及语境理解。A.researches研究；B.choices选择；C.changes改变；D.resolutions决议。句意：但好消息是，人们可以学会更好地关注这些正在发生的时刻，并做出改变。根据上文的"Or it could be a sign that you should（12）your goals"可知，人们可以做出改变。故选C项。
（15）考查名词及语境理解。A.shortcut捷径；B.barrier障碍；C.guarantee保证；D.pathway途径。句意：这就是在没有成功的通道时能够放手。根据句意以及全文内容可知，在没有通向成功的道路时，人们应该学会放手。故选D项。