Besides the actual performance, they look at how long it takes the soldiers to complete their tasks, since time can make the difference between survival or death for those who are lucky enough to be alive after the nuclear blast.

VOA: standard.2010.07.21

Their memory improved, and they persisted more on difficult tasks.

他们的记忆力得到改进，面对困难任务时更有持久力。

哈佛公开课 - 幸福课课程节选

Students like Shelia Melvin say they are hoping to use their newly mastered computer and Internet skills to do such basic tasks as apply for a job online.

VOA: standard.2010.01.05