More Than One Kind ofIntelligence ①You may have heard people mention “IQ” when talking about howsmart someone is. IQ stands for “intelligence quotient (智商).” It can help predicthow well someone may do academically. ②IQ is just one measure of our abilities. There are many otherkinds of intelligence. For example, spatial (空间的) intelligence is the ability tothink in 3D. Musical intelligence is the ability to recognize rhythm and tone.Abilities in sports and arts are other types of intelligence. ③ Another important type of intelligence is emotionalintelligence. Emotional intelligence (EQ for short) is the ability tounderstand, use, and manage our emotions. Just as a high IQ can predict toptest scores, a high EQ can predict success in social and emotional situations.EQ helps us build strong relationships, make good decisions, and deal withdifficult situations. ④ One way to think about EQ is that it is part of beingpeople-smart. Understanding and getting along with people help us becomesuccessful in our lives. In fact, some studies show that EQ is more importantthan IQ when it comes to doing well in school or being successful at work. ⑤ Some people are born with good EQ skills; others need towork on them. Everyone can get better if they know what to do. Being able tonotice and label everyday feeling is the most basic EQ skills. Being aware ofemotions helps us manage our own emotions. It also helps us understand howothers feel. 翻译上述文章
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