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Many of us have desires that might seem to be beyond our abilities，but looking to those who overcame similar difficulties can be a great source of inspiration for anyone trying to live their best life.Here are some quotes(引语) from people who chased their dreams and turned them into amazing realities.
Estée Lauder
“I didn't get there by wishing for it or hoping for it，but by working for it.”
—Estée Lauder，Founder of Estée Lauder
Fun fact：Lauder started out by helping her chemist uncle sell face creams and perfumes and turned millionaire.
Oprah Winfrey
“You know you are on the road to success if you would do your job and not be paid for it.”
—Oprah Winfrey，TV Mogul and Host
Fun fact：There was a time when Winfrey couldn't afford soup.Now，she is a philanthropist(慈善家)and one of the most inspiring persons of her generation.
Madam C．J.Walker
“Don't sit down and wait for the opportunities to come.Get up and make them.”
—Madam C．J.Walker，Civil Rights Activist and Inventor
Fun fact：Walker was known as the first black female millionaire after she launched her haircare line in 1905.In fact，she was the first American woman of any race to be a selfmade millionaire.
Sara Blakely
“Embrace what you don't know，especially in the beginning，because what you don't know can become your greatest asset(财富)．”
—Sara Blakely，Spanx Founder
Fun fact：Blakely earned a Forbes cover in 2012 for being the youngest female selfmade billionaire.
21. Which of the following people is not a business person?
A. Estée Lauder. B. Oprah Winfrey.
C. Sara Blakely. D. Madam C．J.Walker.
22. What can we learn from the quotes of Estée Lauder and Madam. C．J Walker?
A. Well begun is half done.
B. Rome was not built in one day.
C. Action speaks louder than words.
D. Where there is a will，there is a way.
23. What can we infer about the women mentioned in the text?
A. They received advanced education.
B. They are truly creative and peaceloving.
C. They turned nothing into something huge.
D. They achieved great success in their fields.
【答案】21. B 22. C 23. D
【解析】
本文是一篇说明文。每个人都有超越自身能力的对成功的欲望。如何克服困难实现梦想呢？文章用四个成功人士对成功的见解和他们成功的经历给出了答案。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。Estée Lauder靠卖面霜和香水成了百万富翁：Oprah Winfrey奥普拉·温弗瑞，是电视大亨和主持人也是个大慈善家；Madam C．J.Walker是美国第一位白手起家的黑人女百万富翁；Sara Blakely2012年荣登福布斯榜，是最年轻的白手起家的女亿万富翁。从对每一位的叙述及Oprah Winfrey，TV Mogul and Host可知，Oprah Winfrey不是一位商人，故选B。
【22题详解】
推理判断题。根据Estée Lauder话中的by working for it和Madam C．J.Walker话中的Get up and make them.可知，两个人的话都表达了“行胜于言”。故选C。
【23题详解】
推理判断题。文中提到的四个女性都是在各自领域中获得伟大成功的典型。故选D。A、B两项文中没有提及；C项“把一无所有变成伟大”夸大事实。故选D。
