We’ve all met with something that slows us down, for example, the bump(顛簸)in the road, the setback. You just have to keep in mind that a setback is only temporary and greater things lie ahead. Therefore, keep moving forward, developing what you have, since you’ve already built a solid foundation on which you can rely.

It is easy just to quit, give up and ignore the hard work you have put into something. But we believe in the “two steps forward, one step back” philosophy(哲學(xué)). So how can you react when something doesn’t turn out as you’ve expected it to be?

First, be objective. Step back and look at the situation. Is your setback really that significant, or will it just require a little extra effort? Then, plan your next move. You can ask for help. Don’t be afraid or ashamed to do this. Frequently, people are more than willing to give you support and advice. You don’t have to be perfect; after all, nobody else is. Next, bounce back. Reevaluate the goals you should have set for yourself at the beginning and retool(改組)them as necessary. Goals should be realistic and specific, but that doesn’t mean they cant be flexible. Instead of looking at your project as a disaster or failure, view it with success. Concentrate on how great it will feel after it is finally done, after you have put your all into it. instead of focusing on a possible unsatisfactory performance one single time, take a moment to sit back and reward yourself for all that you have accomplished.

Above all, don’t live with regrets. Success is never easy. It remains up to you whether you will give up , or fight through the tough battles to earn whatever you want. Keep reaching for your goals and you will achieve them. One small setback is nothing if you really want something and are willing to work for it.

1.According to the passage, the philosophy “two steps forward, one step back” means that

      when meeting with a setback.

      A.we are supposed to quit and ignore the hard work

       B.we’d better think it over before making a decision

       C.we should stop to think before taking further action

       D.we are expected to look at things in an all-round way

2.The underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 refers to       .

       A.a(chǎn) performance     B.a(chǎn) success            C.a(chǎn) goal                  D.a(chǎn) project 

3.When we suffer a setback, the most important thing to do is       .

       A.to keep moving forward to your goals

       B.to depend on others’ support and advice

       C.to sit back and reward yourself for your success

       D.to focus on a possible unsatisfactory performance

4.What is the passage mainly about?

       A.How to avoid the bumps.                      B.How to deal with the setbacks.

       C.Different attitudes to the setbacks.         D.Different suggestions on your goals.

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