The word “winner” and “loser” have many meanings. When we 31 to a person as a winner, we do not mean one who makes someone else 32 . On the contrary, a winner is one who responds authentically by being trustworthy and genuine, both as an individual and as a member of a(n) 33 .
Winners are not 34 to do their own thinking and to use their own knowledge. They can separate facts from opinions and don’t 35 to have all the answers. They willingly listen to others, evaluate what they say, 36 they come to their own conclusions. Although winners can 37 and respect other people, they are not totally limited, or 38 by them.
Winners do not play “helpless”, nor do they play the 39 game. 40 , they take responsibility for their own lives. They don’t give others a false 41 over them, for they are their own bosses and they know it.
A winner’s timing is right. Winners respond 42 to the situation. They know the importance and worth of the people involved. Winners know that for everything there is a 43 and for every activity a time.
While winners can 44 enjoy themselves, they can also control themselves and 45
enjoyment for the future. Winners are not afraid to 46 what he wants, but they do so in proper ways. Winners do not get their security by controlling others.
A winner cares about the society and its peoples. A winner is not 47 the general problems of society, but is concerned, and 48 to improving the quality of life. 49 in the face of national and international challenge, a winner’s self-image is not one of a(n) 50 individual. A winner works to make the world a better place.
31. A. turn B. refer C. look D. admit
32. A. win B. miss C. succeed D. lose
33. A. society B. family C. company D. office
34. A. arbitrary B. content C. afraid D. cautious
35. A. desire B. happen C. pretend D. object
36. A. so B. or C. for D. but
37. A. tolerate B. acknowledge C. admire D. envy
38. A. bound B. suggested C. occupied D. inspired
39. A. failing B. blaming C. cursing D. debating
40. A. However B. Therefore C. Rather D. Additionally
41. A. authority B. advantage C. regret D. concern
42. A. passively B. appropriately C. negatively D. hopefully
43. A. value B. reason C. season D. result
44. A. freely B. randomly C. vaguely D. numbly
45. A. substitute B. postpone C. appreciate D. deposit
46. A. give out B. take in C. look for D. go after
47. A. intended for B. separated from C. aimed at D. confused about
48. A. reduced B. exposed C. committed D. adjusted
49. A. Even B. Ever C. Still D. Often
50. A. unique B. powerless C. ordinary D. unfriendly
