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$Your hard work won't always pay off right away, but that doesn't mean it never will. Success may be just ahead, and you're probably closer to your dreams than you think. We can't predict tomorrow, but working hard \underline{ 1 } us for wonderful surprises. The best things in life are worth waiting for, so don't give up too soon.$

$Be proud of yourself. Don't \underline{ 2 } just because you haven't reached your goal yet. Take pride in \underline{ 3 } for trying your best and spending so much time chasing your dreams. Being brave enough to take \underline{ 4 } is already a victory.$
$Whenever you accept a new challenge, you're pushing yourself. You're learning \underline{ 5 } new about yourself. You're doing something \underline{ 6 } in order to improve yourself. Even if your hard work doesn't pay off \underline{ 7 }, it's never a waste. Every challenge helps you learn and grow, making you better prepared for the future. Success needs \underline{ 8 }, luck and timing—if you've tried your best, there's nothing to regret.$
$Most of the time, you aren't going to see \underline{ 9 } overnight. But never give up on yourself. You'll make \underline{ 10 } so slowly that the change might feel invisible. It can \underline{ 11 } you years, even decades, to achieve your wildest dreams. But persistence is the key to success. \underline{ 12 } overcoming difficulties, and always tell yourself you're capable. Remember, your hard work doesn't lie, and you are supposed to get all the greatness in the world.$
$\underline{ 13 } you do in life, remember to stay calm. You don't have to rush through everything. Sometimes rushing makes life \underline{ 14 }. It's often better to take action after thinking carefully. So, think first and then act! There's really no need to \underline{ 15 }. You don't have to experience everything before you're 20!$
——文章选自 Thought Catalog
()1. A. prepares
B. asks
C. searches
D. cares
()2. A. take down
B. feel down
C. write down
D. look down
()3. A. himself
B. herself
C. myself
D. yourself
()4. A. challenges
B. chances
C. changes
D. choices
()5. A. everything
B. anything
C. something
D. nothing
()6. A. important
B. positive
C. useless
D. special
英语嗨吧
()7. A. really
B. carelessly
C. freely
D. immediately
()8. A. speed
B. plan
C. talent
D. master
()9. A. results
B. grades
C. scores
D. periods
()10. A. decision
B. progress
C. mistake
D. difference
()11. A. cost
B. spend
C. pay
D. take
()12. A. Keep
B. Enjoy
C. Mind
D. Avoid
()13. A. Whoever
B. However
C. Whatever
D. Whenever
()14. A. stressful
B. sad
C. enjoyable
D. painful
()15. A. follow
B. relax
C. hurry
D. worry

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本文主要讲了在面对困难、选择和生活节奏时要保持冷静、坚持努力、明智取舍、不必匆忙,因为成长需要时间和经历。
1. A prepare sb. for sth. 为固定搭配,意为"使某人为某事做好准备"。
2. B 结合前文"Be proud of yourself."可知,此处表示"不要沮丧"。
3. D 全文以第二人称 you 展开,对应的反身代词是 yourself。
4. A 足够勇敢地接受挑战本身就是一种胜利。
5. C 此处表示一些新东西。something 用于肯定句。
6. B 结合前文"接受挑战、推动自己、了解自我"可知,这些都是积极的行为。
7. D 努力不会立刻有回报。
8. C 成功需要天赋、运气和时机。
9. A 努力的结果不会一下子就出来。
10. B make progress 为固定搭配,意为"取得进步"。
11. D "It takes sb. +时间+ to do sth."为固定句型,意为"做某事花费某人多长时间"。
12. A 此处指坚持克服困难。keep doing sth. 坚持做某事。
13. C 所填词作 do 的宾语,whatever 符合语境。
14. A 匆忙会让生活有压力。
15. C 在生活中,我们要三思而行,不必匆忙。