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      Christine Lagarde has a pretty big job. The 57-year-old French woman is the Managing Director of the IMF(International Monetary Fund) and she’s the first woman in history to hold the position. So, what are

her tips for success?

      Travel

      “Travel the world.   36   ”That’s the first piece of advice Christine gave to business students at a

recent conference. Although Christine is French, she spent time studying and working in the United States.

Of course, you don’t have to live overseas to do well in business. But simply going on holiday to new

countries will benefit you a lot.

      Preparation

      There’s a saying in English: “If you fail to prepare, you prepare to fail.” Christine makes sure she’s

ready for whatever challenges lie ahead. To get the IMF job, she studied hard and prepared adequately.

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English

English is the international language of business. If you have a strong command of English, you’re more likely to get a good job or be promoted. Christine has an excellent level of English.   38   So, read in English as much as possible, and watch English-language TV series, movies with subtitles(字幕)and listen to English music.

Health

Christine is known for her stamina(耐力). Whether they’re all-night negotiations or long, boring meetings, she just keeps on going.    39  By staying fit. She told reporters that staying in shape is extremely important for achieving success. Christine jogs, swims and cycles whenever possible.

Problems

“When everything is going wrong, just grit your teeth(咬紧牙关)and smile.” That was the piece of advice that Christine’s swimming coach gave her many years ago.   40   

A. How does she do it?

B. Be citizens of the world.

C. And, of course, she got the job.

D. It has certainly helped her get to where she is today.

E. She was busy at the time as the French Minister of Finance.

F. Remember that success is not an objective that you will one day reach.

G. So even when nothing is going your way, remember to stay positive and keep going!

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