1、（7）Students Who Study Abroad Achieve Greater SuccessMuch of our learning takes place outside the classroom. We learn how to maintain budgets, forge friendships, develop business relationships, and more. Imagine extending those skills on a global level. We would immediately cease to believe the world

2、 only contains the people and things we can see but, rather, a wide variety of opinions, customs, beliefs, and ethics. This is why every college-level student must study abroad during their undergraduate years. They will learn more in that semester abroad than in any other academic year.According to

3、 IES Abroad, a company that encourages students to become international leaders, students who study abroad are more likely to be accepted into the graduate degree program of their choice. In fact, 90% of students who studied abroad with IES are admitted to their first or second choice for graduate s

4、chool.Imagine walking into an interview and being able to discuss preparing the most popular dish in India or organizing the best route to take from Sydney, Australia to Perth. Not only does this strike up a memorable conversation, but it also demonstrates a students fierce independence and determin

5、ation. All this makes someone who has studied abroad a more desirable candidate for their dream job. As if IES Abroads statistic above was not astounding enough, it has been proven that 97% of students who study abroad find employment within 12 months of graduation.Beyond college, students who study

6、 abroad will be better equipped to succeed in the workplace. Their broadened worldview will help them cooperate with their co-workers better, especially in a worldwide organization. This increased scope of knowledge allows 25% of students who study abroad to receive higher starting salaries. That is

7、 clear evidence that their experiences and views are valued by employers.In spite of all these benefits, some parents simply will not allow their children to study abroad. A portion will argue that it is not safe. Others will argue that studying abroad costs too much money. However, studying abroad

8、will have long-lasting, positive implications on a students future as an academic and a professional. New windows of opportunity will be open the moment an undergraduate boards a plane.參考答案：7.Undergraduates need to see a wider world to cultivate essential skills. Students who study abroad have great

9、er chances of admission into graduate programs and success in job interviews. Besides, they have good cooperative skills and receive higher salary. Safety concerns and financial burden from parents5 concern are not worth mentioning when compared with the lifelong benefits studying abroad brings. (59

10、 words)（8）My First MarathonA month before my first marathon, one of my ankles was injured and this meant not running for two weeks, leaving me only two weeks to train. Yet, 1 was determined to go ahead.I remember back to my 7th year in school. In my first P. E. class, the teacher required us to run

11、laps and then hit a softball. I didnt do either well. He later informed me that I was not athletic.The idea that I was not athletic stuck with me for years. When I started running in my 30s, I realized running was a battle against myself, not about competition or whether or not I was athletic. It wa

12、s all about the battle against my own body and mind. A test of wills!The night before my marathon, I dreamt that I couldnt even find the finish line. I woke up sweating and nervous, but ready to prove something to myself.Shortly after crossing the start line, my shoe laces became untied. So I stoppe

13、d to readjust. Not the start I wanted!At mile 3, I passed a sign： GO FOR IT, RUNNERS!”By mile 17, I became out of breath and the once injured ankle hurt badly. Despite the pain, I stayed the course walking a bit and then running again.By mile 21, I was starving!As I approached mile 23, I could see m

14、y wife waving a sign. She is my biggest fan. She never minded the alarm clock sounding at 4 a. m. or questioned my expenses on running.I was one of the final runners to finish. But I finished! And I got a medal. In fact, I got the same medal as the one that the guy who came in first place had. 參考答案：

15、8.I tried my first marathon despite my injured ankle. I was once labeled 6 not athletic, but still viewed running as a will test. The night before the race, I had nightmare. During the race, I readjusted my shoe lace, ran breathlessly, felt the ankle pain and starvation and finally finished it. I go

16、t the same medal as the champion did. (60 words)（9）The Role of Humility at WorkThere are many qualities that leaders must develop if they wish to have a meaningful impact in the workplace. But among these many important qualities, the value of humility seems to be frequently overlooked. Part of this

17、 is due to common misconceptions about what it means to be humble.Humility tends to be overlooked in the workplace because it is frequently misinterpreted as a weak” quality. We have been led to believe that people who are humble are easily bulldozed(欺負(fù))by others and arent willing to stick up for th

18、emselves. Many define humility as having a low opinion of oneself. While this may be one widely accepted view of humility today, it is actually a far cry from the true meaning of the wordand the way it should be applied in leadership. Humility isnt about being passive and weak. Its about showing res

19、pect to others and recognizing truth in all situations, including in the workplace.A humble professional sounds like the type of person that most of us would prefer to interact with on a daily basis. It is the type of person that can become a truly effective leader. Humble leaders must be willing to

20、 evaluate criticism to determine if its valid or not, said Christopher Feny, founder of Boca Recovery Center. “The best leaders are willing to admit when they are wrong and view mistakes as learning opportunities so they can turn them into something transformative. In all my work developing the leadership skills of managers, if I could give them any quality with a