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 hair care 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.
本文介绍了四位名人的名言和她们的成功。
1．Which of the following people is not a business person?
A．Estée Lauder. B．Oprah Winfrey.
C．Sara Blakely. D．Madam C．J. Walker.
答案：B
解析：细节理解题。根据Oprah Winfrey里面最后一句话Now, she is a philanthropist (慈善家) and one of the most inspiring persons of her generation.可知，她不是生意人。
2．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.
答案：C
解析：推理判断题。根据两个人所说的话“我不是通过梦想而是通过去做来得到它”和“不要坐在那里去等机会而是站起来去创造机会”来判断答案是C。
3．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 huge something.
D．They achieved great success in their fields.
答案：D
解析：推理判断题。根据四个人取得的成就，两个百万富豪、一个亿万富豪和一个慈善家来判断，她们在各自的领域都获得了成功。
