Compared to the whole development of history, your life could be like a candle w

Compared to the whole development ofhistory, your life could be like a candle which is lit and then blown outimmediately. In other words, life is short —very short. Missing any of the joyslife offers is terrible.

So don’t let fears conquer your short andvaluable life. If your life is being controlled by your fears, you are mostcertainly cheating yourself. Courage is the mental (精神上的) muscle that conquers fear.Like all muscles, the more you use it, the stronger it will become. Courage isnot something you are born with. That is to say, it must be developed. It hasbeen said that if you face the thing you fear bravely, your fear will leaveyou.

For years I believed that courageous peoplehad no fear. I was wrong. Eddie Richen Bacher put it very well when he said,"There is no courage without fear." We all have fears; however, noteveryone gives in to their fears easily.

There is, very likely, something you havewanted to do for years —move to another city, start your own business, apply fora better position, or go wherever you like. Whatever it is, you should do it.Remember, life is not a practice run. This is it. A little courage leads tomore.

Observe those poor people who have nocourage. They only tiptoe (蹑手蹑脚地走) through life, hoping they can make it safely to death. You and Inever meant to live that way. Learn to live the way you like by no longerliving as you dislike. Make good use of your day and have courage. That’s life!

64. We can learn from the passage thatcourage _______.

A. can be developedquickly                B. needs to be used more often

C. is formed when one isborn               D. makes one very excited

65. What new opinion did the authordevelop?

A. All courageous people havefears.           B. Those whoare brave have no fear.

C. There is no fear withoutcourage.           D. Abrave person can live a safe life.

66. What would be the best title for thepassage?

A. A Person’s Life IsShort                  B. Don’t Fear Anything

C. Never Give UpEasily                   D. Courage Conquers Fear

试题答案

【答案】

 B

 A

 D

【解析】略