阅读理解。
There are many ways of defining success. It is accurate to say
that each of us has our own concept of
success to the extent that each of us is responsible for setting our own goals and determining whether we
have met these goals satisfactorily. Because each of us possesses unique differences in genetic ability and
favorable environments in which to
express these abilities, it is necessarily true that we must define success broadly.
For some people, simply being able to live their life with a minimum of misery and suffering is
considered a success. Think of the peace of mind of the poor shepherd who tends his sheep, enjoys his
simple life with his family in the beauty of nature, and who is respected because he does a good job of
achieving the goals expected of and accepted by him and his society. On the other hand, it seems that
even though some people appear to be rich in material possessions, many of them seem to be miserable
and consider themselves unsuccessful when judged by their own goals of success. Because not all
ventures can be successful, one should not set unrealistic goals for achieving success, but if one has
self-confidence it would be unfortunate to set one's goals at too low a level of achievement.
A wise counselor once said to a young man who was experiencing frustration with his own
professional success: "You do not have to set your goal to reach the moon in order to have success in
traveling. Sometimes one can be very successful merely by taking a walk in the park, or riding the
subway downtown," The counselor added, "You have not really failed and spoiled your chances for
success until you have been unsuccessful at something you really like, and to which you have given your
best effort."
1. In the paragraph one, the author implies that_____ are essential in achieving success .
A. ability and goals
B. ability and environment
C. goals and determination
D. goals and environment
2. Which one of the following statements is Not True?
A. All the rich people are not considering themselves successful.
B. Only the person who achieves great goals can be regarded as a successful man.
C. Living a simple life and enjoying peace is for some people a success.
D. A shepherd is someone who takes care of sheep.
3. The last paragraph implies that ______.
A. success means taking a walk in the park
B. success means achieving great goals
C. we should have high goals
D. success means trying one's best at what one really likes
4. This passage mainly talks about _______.
A. the definition of success
B. how to achieve success
C. how to set goals
D. the importance of goals