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       Ajay Banga is the new president of the World Bank. He recently shared his journey from a young man withouta clear calling to his current position. In a keynote address at the Indian Institute of Ahmedabad, he reflected on histime as a student at the same institution. Ajay admitted that, when he graduated, he had no idea what he wanted to dowith his life.
       Born in Pune, India, in November 1959, Ajay grew up in a Sikh family. He completed his economics degreewith honors at St. Stephen's College in Delhi. Later, he pursued a postgraduate degree at a prominent business schoolin India. He embarked on his professional career in 1981 as an intern at Nestlé and spent 13 years in various rolesbefore transitioning to PepsiCo. At PepsiCo, he played a crucial role in introducing Pizza Hut and KFC to the Indianmarket during a time of economic liberalization. In 1996, he joined Citigroup, eventually moving to the United Statesand becoming a U.S. citizen in 2007. Two years later, he joined Mastercard and swiftly rose to the position of CEO.
       During his tenure at Mastercard, Banga emphasized the importance of emerging markets, particularly in Asia.Under his leadership, the company experienced remarkable growth. The company’s revenue tripled. Profits increasedsix-fold. Moreover, market capitalization expanded from under $30 billion to over $300 billion.   
        Banga believes that in today's rapidly evolving world, leaders must act with a sense of urgency and avoidprocrastination. However, he also emphasizes the value of listening to others and taking "thoughtful risks" rather thanwaiting for perfect information, which is rarely attainable. He advocates for a mindset of being "competitivelyparanoid," constantly questioning assumptions and potential blind spots.
        In his address, Banga encouraged the graduating class to not be overly concerned if they lacked a detailed planfor their lives. He emphasized that anyone can have a good idea or plan, but true greatness lies in execution.
【題組】46. What is the passage mainly about?
(A) An execution plan.
(B) A personal history.
(C) An evolved calling.
(D) A business venture.

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答案:B
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