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Everyone has dreams，but few believe they can actually achieve them.However，some people achieve their dreams while others live lives of regret.Some are inspired and follow through，while others delay or give up entirely on their dreams in exchange for whatever excuses they comfort themselves with.

Here are three simple steps you can take to help you realize your dreams：

1．Motivations.Everyone has their own motivations for their dreams.Consider what motivates you to achieve your goals.It could be financial freedom，more free time，or a second home in the Caribbean.Whatever it is，remind yourself of it on a daily basis.

For example，having pictures of your dream Caribbean home hung on the fridge or in your work space will remind you of your dream and refresh your mind with motivation.

2．Planning.Although developing a systematic plan is necessary if you want to achieve your goals，many people overlook (忽视) this process and then wonder why they aren't moving forward toward their goals.Be sure to take the time to plan your path for greater success!

Once you have a broad plan，you must allow for all the details.Put it down on paper，even if it's an emotional or psychological life goal，and determine the necessary steps to make that goal a reality.Then put a time frame on it.Put_all_excuses_aside_with_a_finite_deadline_for_each_step.

Be realistic of your own competencies (能力)．Creating a practical plan with a deadline will bring your dreams to life.Setting definable little goals to achieve on the way to your desired large goal will enable you to follow your plan through to success.

3．Action：No dream or goal can be achieved without action.If you've developed your plan as recommended，you will see that there are a number of little steps you must take on a daily basis that will further you on your path to your ultimate (最终的)goal.

36．Why do some people feel regret in their life?

A．They don't believe in themselves.

B．They fail to achieve their dreams.

C．They lack courage and determination.

D．They lack great ambitions to succeed.

37．The purpose of writing the article is ________.

A．to offer tips on how to make plans

B．to instruct readers how to take action

C．to tell readers to live lives to the fullest

D．to tell readers how to realize their dreams

38．You are advised to hang a picture on the fridge in order to ________.

A．make yourself motivated by your goal

B．keep your mind off your dreamed relax

C．remind yourself of the possible obstacles

D．decorate your home with colorful pictures

39．A lot of people don't make much progress because ________.

A．they don't have a definite goal

B．they don't make a plan in advance

C．they don't want to make efforts

D．they don't care about the process

40．What does the author mean by saying “Put all excuses aside with a finite deadline for each step.”？

A．Actions speak louder than words.

B．It is really difficult to meet a deadline.

C．Make sure you reach the goal as planned.

D．Don't worry too much about the deadline.

Answer 1

BDABC