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上海高考英语备考训练 上海高考英语题型训练：选词填空 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. Unit 1, 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 another look. Success is as scary as failure. Researchers report that satisfaction grows on challenges. Think about it – a computer game you can always win is boring; one you can win ___36___, and with considerable effort, is fun. In pursuit of success, failure exposes areas that you need to ___37___. So t