Athletes are constantly making greater and greater efforts to lower time for taces; 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 treatment and cures for tuberculosis(肺结核), cancer, and other disease. A cure of AIDS might soon be discovered.
Age does not seem to slow down achievers. Tina Turner at 54 is still singing with great energy and attracting sell-out crowds wherever goes.
At work, we go all out for achievements 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 and satisfaction of achievement, no matter how small it may be.
Aiming for success doesn’t mean you are greedy or dissatisfies. It is all part of gaining new experiences and dimensions in life. It finally makes you a more interesting and useful person in society.
16. The author: Jane Fonda as an example to show that_____.
A women can be successful as well
B beautiful actresses are likely to be successful
C successful people are not satisfied with their achievements
D rent successful people need to stand out in more than one field
17. The motivation for people’s desire to succeed is _________.
A praise from others
B material wealth
C a sense of importance
D a sense of achievement
18. The word “dimensions” in the last paragraph possibly means____.
A directions
B aspects
C lessons
D ambitions
19. What is the author’s attitude towards people’s desire for success?
A Approving
B Disapproving
C Unclear
D Critical
20. What might be a proper title for this passage?
A Success Is No Destination
B Success Comes the Hard Way
C A Small Success Also Counts
D Everything Can Be Successful