Those who believe that they will never do well in a particular area probably never will. Those who believe they are not good at 41 will forever feel unprepared. But those who believe that it is 42 to succeed at what they attempt can surprise themselves. Adam was ready to 43 .His wife Anna, however, was less 44 .As she explained to a friend, "Adam has 45 done anything that required physical strength. When he retires, he will sit in his easy chair and 46 me to bring him his food.” But to Anna's 47,soon after her husband retired, he 48 a health club. Arriving home from exercise class one night, he announced, "I 49 for the wrestling tournament. I am going to 50 Friday night.”Anna was shocked. "Please don't do it, Adam. You're not in 51 .You will be so beat up that they will have to carry you home!” 52 ,he couldn't be persuaded and she told him that if he wanted really to do it, she was not going to watch. 53 to her word, she stayed away as Adam wrestled. And just as she 54 ,two men carried Adam home. He 55 down on the bed, every muscle pained and wounded. 56 she could speak, he cried out," Don't say a(n) 57 , Anna! This is not the worst of it. I 58 tonight.I have to wrestle again tomorrow night!” Nothing 59 in your life until you believe you can do things that are important to you. And if you have a low 60 of yourself, nobody else is likely to raise it. 41 .A. something B. nothing C. anything D. everything 42. A. possible B. vital C. impossible D. important 43 .A. travel B. retire C. resign D. leave 44. A. confident B. negative C. enthusiastic D. elegant 45 .A. always B. often C. again D. never 46. A. expect B. warn C. invite D. urge 47·A. sorrow B. surprise C. delight D. relief 48. A. owned B. founded C. supported D. joined 49 .A. signed up B. made up C. took up D. came up 50. A. prepare B. exercise C. wrestle D. consult 51 .A. place B. shape C. trouble D. practice 52. A. Anyhow B. Moreover C. Therefore D. However 53.A. True B. Exact C. Opposite D. Relevant 54. A. advised B. promised C. predicted D. designed 55 .A. settled B. lay C. sat D. laid 56. A. When B. After C. Before D. Until 57.A. plan B. idea C. goal D. word 58. A. lost B. won C. gained D. performed 59.A. changes B. happens C. recovers D. reacts 60. A. talent B. doubt C. opinion D. suggestion
答案:41-45 CABCD 46-50 ABDAC 51-55 BDACB 56-61 CDBAC