When I was twelve years old, my father took me to see Zig Zigler. I remember sitting in that dark hall listening to Mr. Zigler
41 everyone’s spirits up to the ceiling. I
42 there feeling like I could do anything. When we got to the car, I turned to my father and said, “Dad, I want to
43 people feel like that.” My father asked me what I meant. “I want to be a motivational speaker just like Mr. Zigler,” I replied. A (An)
44 was born.
Recently, I began seeking my dream of motivating others.
45 a four-year relationship with Fortune 100 Company 46 as a sales-trainer and ending as a regional sales manager, I left the company at the height of my
47 . Many people were surprised that I would leave after earning a six-figure income. And they asked why I would risk everything for a dream.
I made my
48 to start my own company and leave my secure position after
49 a regional sales meeting. The vice-president of our company delivered a speech that changed my life. He asked us, “If a god would offer you three wishes, what would they be?” After giving us a (an)
50 to write down the three wishes, he then asked us, “Why do you need a
51 ?” I would never forget the power I felt at that moment. I realized that
52 I accomplished in the past had prepared me for this moment. I was ready and didn’t need a god’s help to become a motivational speaker. A motivational speaker was born.
Having made that decision, I was immediately
53 . One week after I handed in my notice (辞职信), my husband was laid off from his job, and now we had no
54 . But I held fast to my dream. The wonder really began to happen. In a short time my husband found a better job. And I was able to book several
55 engagements with new customers. I discovered the incredible power of dreams.
| 小题1: | | A．rise | B．blow | C．put | D．raise |
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| 小题2: | | A．left | B．came | C．arrived | D．slipped |
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| 小题3: | | A．get | B．hope | C．make | D．cheer |
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| 小题4: | | A．idea | B．dream | C．girl | D．speaker |
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| 小题5: | | A．After | B．Before | C．Because | D．While |
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| 小题6: | | A．beginning | B．working | C．acting | D．regarding |
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| 小题7: | | A．life | B．love | C．income | D．career |
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| 小题8: | | A．plan | B．promise | C．decision | D．mind |
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| 小题9: | | A．attending | B．joining | C．entering | D．holding |
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| 小题10: | | A．day | B．minute | C．week | D．hour |
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| 小题11: | | A．help | B．job | C．god | D．company |
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| 小题12: | | A．everything | B．anything | C．nothing | D．something |
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| 小题13: | | A．examined | B．searched | C．checked | D．tested |
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| 小题14: | | A．help | B．harm | C．income | D．money |
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| 小题15: | | A．selling | B．speaking | C．writing | D．listening |
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