(安徽省芜湖一中2008年高三5月最后一模B篇)SuccessIsNotaDestination(目的地)Shouldpeoplestoponcetheyhaveachievedsomething?No!Inlifetheyarealwaystryingtomakethingsbetterorhavemoreofthe

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(安徽省芜湖一中2008年高三5月最后一模B篇)

Success Is Not a Destination(目的地)

Should people stop once they have achieved something? No! In life they are always trying to make things better or have more of the same success.

Athletes are constantly striving(努力) to shorten time for races increase heights or distances.

The world of medicine has had its series of successes too. Christian Barnard performed several successful heart transplants. Other medical experts have achieved organ transplants. Throughout the ages mankind has found treatments and cures for cancer and other diseases. A cure for AIDS might soon be disvovered.

Age does not seem to slow down achievers. Tina Tuner at 54 is still singing in abundance(丰富) and attracting sell-out crowds wherever she goes.

Comedian George Burns in his 90s wants to perform at Caesar’s Palace when he turns 100.

Success does not belong only to the rich and famous. It should be the goal of everyone. Many successful people have had humble beginnings.

Would you believe that actress Michelle Pfeifer of Cat was a supermarket checkout girl?

At work we strive for achievement too. Success may mean organizing a conference more effectively and efficiently each year. Sometimes it is not a pat on the back or the promotion that makes it worthwhile.

Often it is the inner thrill(一阵激动) and satisfaction of achievement no matter how small it may be.

Aiming for success doesn’t mean you are greedy or dissatisfied. It is all part of gaining new experiences. It ultimately(最终) makes you a more interesting and useful person in society.

The journey to success has its road blocks discouragement and distractions. It takes great resourcefulness and achievement to overcome obstacles and setbacks to move on successfully.

60．If an athlete can shorten time in races he/she .

A．is a real success B．will stop his/her steps forward

C．is always sure to win D．is the best runner of all

61．The expression “a pat on the back” probably means “ ”.

A．patting somebody on the back B．something important

C．singing somebody’s praises D．anything important

62．Which statement below is NOT true according to the passage?

A．Man now can transplant organs. B．Man now can cure AIDS.

C．Not all successful people have humble beginnings.

D．Michelle was once a supermarket checkout girl.

63．The writer of the passage agrees to all the ideas EXCEPT that .

A．any small success will make us excited