8．In our life of journey，we each have important roles to play．Some are conductors and some are singers．And the rest are heroes in the supporting cast（配角演员）and are necessary to complete the different tasks in life．The"stars"would be greatly darkened if the individual heroes don't support their performances．The magical accents of the performance section might sound terrible and out of place，unless you could also hear the music they accompany．Even one member of an orchestra doing less than their best could stop the harmony of the musical piece．
So even though you may not receive the attention of the other performers，your contribution is valuable and a unique part of the success of the whole in the life you lead．
When you do your job well，you put your own unique energy into the task．Each of us has a different personality and a different talent，just suited for the different roles we support．We can look around us at any moment and identify with the people we work with．Doing your job well displays your ability and gratitude，while learning the lessons from others can move us towards our goals．
When you are fully present in the job you do，you bring the fullness of your mind，body，and spirit to the moment．Your contribution is strengthened by your talents and abilities，and they can attract the right people and circumstances to your experience．You are playing your role to your very best．You are giving your best to be the world and making it a better place for all of us to live in．remember，each of us is expected to be the best．
29．What does the first paragraph mainly discuss？A
A．The"stars'also need many other people's support
B．One person might perform different roles
C．You are a failure unless you become the"stars'
D．The"stars"are successful because of their own efforts
30．According to the author，doing the job well can help youB．
A．get a rise in your company
B．show your ability and talents
C．receive the attention of others
D．get a sense of success
31．What can we learn from the text？D
A．No pains，no gains B．Practice makes perfect
C．All roads lead to Rome D．Everyone is expected to do his best．
分析 在我们的人生旅途中，我们每个人都扮演着重要角色，我们每个人都被期盼着成为最好的．
解答 29-31．ABD
29题答案：A 考查段落大意题．纵观第一段，特别是The"stars"would be greatly darkened if the individual heroes don't support their performances．（如果个体的英雄不支持他们的表演，"明星"也会黯然失色）可知明星也需要很多其他人的支持，故选A．
30题答案：B 细节理解题．根据第二段第一句When you do your job well，you put your own unique energy into the task．Each of us has a different personality and a different talent，just suited for the different roles we support．（当你把工作做好时，你把自己独有的精力投入到任务当中．我们每个人都有只是适合于我们所支撑的不同角色的不同个性和不同才能）可知把工作做好可以帮助你展示你的能力和天赋．故选B．
31题答案：D 主旨大意题，根据文章最后两句You are giving your best to be the world and making it a better place for all of us to live in．remember，each of us is expected to be the best．（你正在把你最好的给予世界，使它成为一个更好居住的地方．记住，我们每个人都被期盼着成为最好的．）可知本题答案为D选项．
点评 本文是一篇人生感悟类阅读理解，题目涉及多道细节理解题，做题时结合原文和题目有针对 性找出相关语句进行仔细分析，结合选项选出正确答案．推理判断也是要在抓住关键句子的基础上合理的分析才能得出正确的答案．
