Question 8 is based on the conversation you have just heard.

Conversation Two

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M: With me in the studio today is Miss Jane Logan, author of a new book, Secrets to Success. (5) [She claims to have uncovered how people achieve success.] So Miss Logan, in your book, you claim that successful people have many things in common. For instance, they know their strengths when pursuing a goal.

W: That’s right. They also tend to be motivated by a negative or positive life event. (6) [They credit their success to having someone in their life who believes in them.]

M: You also write that there are a number of different factors related to success. And while successful people are driven to achieve their goals, the ultra-successful have even greater ambition.

W: Yes, greater ambition as well as a burning desire to be the best of the best is also a common characteristic.

M: Right. So those who are determined don’t see obstacles as something that prevents success but mere inconveniences that need to be overcome.

W: Absolutely. (7) [Successful people are also optimistic as it is important to stay positive while being aware of obstacles that can deter us from achieving our goals.]

M: That’s a good point. All too often people give up at the first hurdle. Would you say, then, that most successful people make it all by themselves?

W: Not exactly. They are usually good at cooperating with people and understanding the needs of others.

M: So people will be willing to help them, I guess.

W: That’s correct. And this often leads to a great deal of mutual respect, whether it’s with a colleague, an assistant, or even a receptionist.

M: Most successful people I know are very passionate about their work. Would you say that passion is the single biggest key to success?

W: Not entirely. (8) [There’s a prerequisite, that is, you have to work in an environment that nurtures passion.] If that exists, success will follow.

8. What is one prerequisite for passionate work according to the woman?（在女士看来，充满激情的工作的一个先决条件是什么？）

解析：B。录音中男士提到，大多数成功人士都对自己的工作充满热情，接着女士补充说到，有一个先决条件，那就是，必须在一个培养激情的环境中工作。B项符合题意，其中A nurturing environment是对录音中an environment that nurtures passion的近义替换，故为正确答案。

错项排除：A项的understanding leadership和D项的cooperative teammates在录音中都无依据，故均可排除。C项利用录音中的colleague和mutual respect进行拼凑，但录音中是说善于与人合作、别人也乐于帮助他们，这会带来极大的相互尊重，并不是说同事之间相互尊重，故C项排除。