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Attitude is one of the most important factors in determining success for all people. Successful people have
one thing in common-an expectant (期待的) attitude of success. Most people begin each morning in neutral
and react to events of the day. You can be one of the successful people in life by starting each day with a
positive attitude, a gratitude for the opportunities you have, and an expectancy (期待) of the best for yourself.
People tend to live up to expectations. We get out of life just about what we put into it. Our environment
becomes a mirror of our spirit, our attitude, and expectations. If we set a great goal, we get great results. If
we have a fair goal, we accomplish fair results, and if we have a poor goal, we accomplish poor results. The
world will give you back what you expect, so expect the very best. Don't be defensive or doubtful. Nothing
changes unless you do. Before you can do something, you've got to be something. Know that you have worth
and value. Show that to the world.
Treat everyone you come in contact with as the most important person in life. It will build self-esteem (自
尊心). Smile! You'll be rewarded with a returned smile. Don't react to others rudely. Forgive everyone who
ever hurt you. Then, forgive yourself. Keep yourself healthy. Exercise. Eat a proper diet. Display an attitude
of confidence.
Develop these good habits and your expectancy will be rewarded by successes. This attitude will put you
into that group of people who are truly successful, because you will know and understand how an expectant
attitude enhances (提高) every aspect of your life.
1. According to the author, we are likely to achieve success if we _____.
A. take a positive attitude
B. hold on to our dreams
C. have a good opportunity
D. show gratitude every day
2. We learn from Paragraph 2 that _____.
A. success mainly depends on your efforts
B. our environment reflects what we think
C. the greater our goal, the better results we will get
D. it is our determination that decides our future
3. Paragraph 3 tells us that _____.
A. building self-esteem is important
B. we should treat everyone else fairly
C. if treated kindly, others are friendly
D. it makes good sense to forgive others
4. The author's purpose of writing the text is to _____.
A. share his view point about life
B. offer advice on confidence building
C. suggest some ways to acquire success
D. stress the importance of positive attitude
