Boldness—a willingness to extend yourself to the extreme—is not one that can be acquired overnight.But it can be taught to children and developed in adults.Confidence builds up.Surely, there will be setbacks (挫折) and disappointments in life; boldness in itself is no guarantee of success.But the person who tries to do something and fails is a lot better off than the person who tries to do nothing and succeeds.

　　So, always try to live a little bit beyond your abilities—and you'll find your abilities are greater than you ever dreamed.

　　1．Why was the author sometimes unable to reach his goal in the past?

　　A．He faced huge risks.

　　B．He lacked mighty forces.

　　C．Fear prevented him from trying.

　　D．Failure blocked his way to success.

　　2．What is the implied meaning of the underlined part?

　　A．Swallow more than you can digest.

　　B．Act slightly above your abilities.

　　C．Develop more mysterious powers.

　　D．Learn to make creative decisions.

　　3．What was especially important for Tim's successful defense in the football game?

　　A．His physical strength.

　　B．His basic skill.

　　C．His real fear.

　　D．His spiritual force.

　　4．What can be learned from Paragraph 5?

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