Battling Perfectionism (P29) 
 宁波诺丁汉大学附属中学   贺晓云    

Step 1: Title

Battling Perfectionism
 

Predicting:
This passage is about _______ perfectionism.
   A. how to fight against 
   B. the importance of overcoming

Step 2: Structure
 

Key:
 

Step 3: Scanning

Para 1-4 
How does the author introduce the phenomenon of perfectionism?
By using a typical example.

Para 5-7      Further solutions
2. Which of the following would Pryor probably agree with? 
A. Young people should learn to deal with pressure. 
B. Millennials are unwilling to work hard. 
C. Perfectionism can benefit individuals and society. 
D. Young people should accept being imperfect.

Key： D

Para 8-12      Causes and effects of perfectionism

Step 4: Further thinking 
3. What will probably be discussed if the passage continues? 
A. More cases of perfectionism.
B.  The status quo of perfectionism bias.
C.  The effect of isolation on perfectionists. 
D. How universities help with those who fight against perfectionism.

Key: D

Predicting:
This passage is about _______ perfectionism.
   A. how to fight against 
   B. the importance of overcoming

Key: AB