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Seventy years ago, a film featuring a talking mouse appeared in the United States. The character was only a pencil drawing, but it began a fantasy that America and much of the wider world have yet to grow tired of.
Predicting the future is always risky. But it’s probably safe to say that at least a few historians will one day speak of the 20^th century as America’s "Disney era". The reasons for Disney’s success are varied and numerous, but ultimately the credit belongs to one person -- the man who created the cartoon and build the company from nothing, Walt Disney. Ironically(讽刺地), he could not draw particularly well. But he was a genius in plenty of other respects. In business, his greatest skills were his insight and his management ability. But what really distinguished Disney was his ability to identify with his audiences. Disney always made sure his films championed the "little guy", and made him feel proud to be American. This he achieved by creating characters that reflected the hopes and fear of ordinary people. Disney’s other great virtue was the fact that his company -- unlike other big corporations -- had a human face. His Hollywood studio -- the public heard -- operated just like a democracy, where everyone was on first-name terms and had a say in how things should be run.
By the time he died in 1966, Walt Disney was an icon(偶像) like Thomas Edison and the Wright Brothers. To business people and filmmakers, he was a role model; to the public at large, he was "Uncle Walt" -- the man who had entertained them all their lives, the man who represented all that was good about America.
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People liked the fantasy Disney produced

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A．3) most probably means ______.A. something old but profitableB. something nice and beautifulC. something cheap and niceD. something expensive but valuable

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If you find yourself stressed by the economic forecast, threat of job loss, or have been laid off, the situation is manageable. John Wakeman, program director of the Stress Treatment Center at Ochsner Clinic, New Orleans, La. , who has given numerous stress management training sessions for major industries and businesses, says that, when confronted with altered circumstances, it is our nature to either revert back to the status quo(现状) or to adapt and to do so quickly so that it’s no longer a change. My suggestion is to adapt quickly. If laid off, avoid a doom-and-gloom attitude, which adds to the stress. (2) Accept that changes are inevitable in a lifetime and occurrences such as job loss frequently bring opportunities that would not be available if you were not facing the crisis. Some people find an even better occupational situation. (3) Instead of responding to layoff as a personal insult, view it as a sign of the economic times and the fact that the business could not keep its employees. Maintain a routine and keep your social contacts. Don’t sit at home. Remain active. Use energy constructively. Don’t vent (发泄) irritability and frustration from stress on your family, but channel it into exercise or work on a project. Polish your resume, network with others in your field, and write letters to prospective employers. Keep informed about the job market by reading employment journals, trade publications, and newspapers. Competition is keen, so expect your search to take time. (4) When a person is turned down repeatedly, it does try [his or her] self-esteem, but you have to remember what you accomplished before you were laid off. No one can erase those achievements from your history. You have somethings to offer. Many people feel threatened by change and become inflexible, Wakeman points out. You may find that you need to be more open about relocating to a place where employment is available. (5) Keep an open mind and be flexible about the possibility of a change requiring relocation or taking on new assignments.