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In any realm of life - whether academic, social, business, or political - the only way to succeed is to talke a practical, rathe
In any realm of life - whether academic, social, business, or political - the only way to succeed is to talke a practical, rathe
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In any realm of life - whether academic, social, business, or political - the only way to succeed is to talke a practical, rather than an idealistic, point of view. Pragmatic behavior guarantees survival, whereas idealistic views tend to be superceded by simpler, more immediate options.
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I agree with the speaker in so far as that a practical, pragmatic approach toward our endeavors can help us survive in the short term. However, idealism is just as crucial - if not more so - for long-term success in any endeavor, whether it be in academics, business, or political and social reform.
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The students tend to cut whatever corners are needed to optimize their grade average and survive the current academic term. But, is this approach the only way to succeed academically? Certainly not. Students who earnestly pursue intellectual paths that truly interest them are more likly to come away with a meaningful and lasting education. In fact, a sense of mission about one’s area of fascination is strong motivation to participate actively in class and to study earnestly, both of which contribute to better grades in that area. Thus, although the idealist-student might sacrifice a high overall grade average, the depth of knowledge, academic discipline, and sense of purpose the student gains will serve that student well later in life.
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What about the business world? After all, isn’t business fundamentally about pragmatism - that is, "getting the job done" and paying attention to the "bottom line"? Emphatically, no. Admittedly, the everyday machinations of business are very much about meeting mundane short-term goals: deadlines for production, sales quotas, profit margins, and so forth. Yet underpinning these activities is the vision of the company’s chief executive—a vision that might extend far beyond mere profit maximization to the ways in which the firm can make a lasting and meaningful contribution to the community, to the broader economy, and to the society as a whole. Without a dream or vision - that is, without strong idealist leadership—a firm can easily be cast about in the sea of commerce without clear direction, threatening not only the firm’s bottom line but also its very survival.
44.
Most politicians seem driven by their interest in being elected and reelected - that is, in surviving - rather than by any sense of mission, or even obligation to their constituency or country. Diplomatic and legal maneuverings and negotiations often appear intended to meet the practical needs of the parties involved - minimizing costs, preserving options, and so forth. But, it is idealists- not pragmatists - who sway the masses, incite revolutions, and make political ideology reality. Consider idealists such as America’s founders, Mahatma Gandhi, or Martin Luther King. Had these idealists concerned themselves with short-term survival and immediate needs rather than with their notions of an ideal society, the United States and India might still be British colonies, and African Americans might still be relegated to the backs of buses.
45.
Meeting one’s immediate needs, while arguably necessary for short-term survival, accomplishes little without a sense of mission, a vision, or a dream for the long term.
[A] When it comes to the political area, again at first blush it might appear that pragmatism is the best, if not the only, way to succeed.
[B] A practical, pragmatic approach toward our aim can help us survive in the short term.
[C] When it comes to academics, students who we would consider pragmatic tend not to pursue an education for its own sake.
[D] Imaginative works hold more lasting significance than factual accounts.
[E] It might be more tempting to agree with the speaker in business world.
[F] The statement fails to recognize that idealism - keeping one’s eye on an ultimate prize is the surest path to long-term success in any endeavor.
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答案
F
解析
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