Charlton Heston, the Hollywood actor who has played such roles as Ben Hur and Moses, was once asked if it was destiny that got him where he is today.
Heston replied that destiny should be discounted(不可全信). To him, his success was due to knowing what he wanted, having a bit of luck and working hard.
He summed up his attitudes to life and achievements: “Never give up! Never give up!”
In every important aspect of our life, never giving up is the right approach. Never give up believing in yourself and what you can do for yourself and other. Never give up trying to make your career a success. Never give up trying to learn useful things you have always dreamed about.
Never give up making marriage a success. Never give up on your slow learning or disabled children. Never give up trying to spend quality time with your family and friends.
Never give up when you are trying to change your character for the better but are constantly temped to go back to your old bad ways. Never give up when you are chasing a piece of business.
Imagine yourself setting on a vacation journey that would take you probably half a day’s ride. This is the holiday that you and your family members have been looking forward to.
On this journey, certain things might happen that might discourage you from sticking to your plans. There could be massive traffic jams. Your bicycle or car might have a punctured(刺破的) tyre. The weather might change and become too hot or too wet.
Imagine another situation. If you and your family are in a boat and an accident happens, would you give up staying afloat, one way or other, until help comes?
You may ask whether it is realistic(现实的) to never give up your goals. Well, you can give up a piece of your plan but not your goat if you are sure that your goal is important and right.
57. Charlton Heston .
A. is a successful Hollywood actor
B. is successful not only in his career but also in life
C. was once asked some questions when acting the role as Moses
D. is lucky and hardworking
58. Charlton Hesston’s motto is .
A. to marry only once in a person’s life time
B. that success means having a bit of luck and working hard
C. “never give up”
D. “never give up making marriage a success”
59. If you try to change your character for the better, .
A. you need continuous effort B. you must go back to your old bad ways
C. you should remember that that isn’t easy D. you must pay attention to your attitudes
60. If you are in a boat and an accident happens, .
A. you can’t swim B. you would give up staying afloat
C. you are not able to run your boat D. you would try your best to stay afloat