16．Self-confidence，motivation（动机），support and knowledge are the main factors determining if one succeeds or fails．Each of these factors influences our chances of success in a different way．（36）D．
Lack of self-confidence is probably the most dreadful enemy of success（37）G Even the most capable person is sure to fail with such an attitude．If it is your case too，improving your self-confidence is a must．
Motivation is equally as important as self-confidence．（38）FYou may even not try to achieve the goal that lies before you．It is important to find out what is the best motivation for you．If you have to do something that does not motivate you，just treat yourself with a reward after you succeed．Of course，this reward should consist of something that will motivate you to pursue（追求） a success．
（39）E While it is not a must for succeeding in your goals，a lack of support can often lead to failure．It is also true that some people cannot succeed without a proper support from their surroundings．These people often lose their motivation or worse，their self-confidence．If you know such a person，supporting him or her is a right thing to do．Also surround yourself with the right people．You will see the results soon．
Pursuing realistic goals is also important for a success．You should always make sure that your goals are achievable．（40）B Unrealistic goals usually lead to a fast failure and also make many people embarrassed．
A．As we know，many people try but do not succeed．
B．Consider all your knowledge and skills when setting up a goal．
C．Motivation is something in yourself that can push you forwards．
D．There are several main reasons why some people cannot succeed．
E．Supportive family and collective workplace are also very important．
F．Without it，you will not push yourself towards a better performance．
G．Thinking you are not good enough to achieve your goals is the same as deciding that you will not succeed．
分析 本文属于教育类阅读，告诉我们如要想要获得成功，就要有动机、自信、支持和相应的知识．
解答 36-40 DGFEB
36．D 本句属于上下文串联句．本文为"总-分"的结构，第一段总述，根据下句"Self-confidence，motivation，support and knowledge are the main factors determining if one succeeds or fail"，可知"人们不成功有几个原因"引出下文．故选D．
37．G 根据本段第一句Lack of self-confidence is probably the most dreadful enemy of success讲述了缺乏自信是成功最可怕的敌人．"认为自己不够好不能实现目标就等于宣判自己失败"为过渡句，引出下文．故选G．
38．F 根据本段第一句Motivation is equally as important as self-confidence可知，本段讲的是动机对于成功同样重要．根据下句"You may even not to…"，可知F符合语境．
39．E 根据下句"a lack of support can often lead to failure"，可知缺乏支持也是失败的 原因，所以成功离不开家人和同事的支持．故选E．
40．B 根据上句"你应该确定目标是可实现的"和下句"不现实的目标会导致失败"，可知用"设定目标时要考虑自己的知识和技能"过渡．选B项．
点评 本文是一篇选句填空阅读，题目主要考查上下文内容联系以及文章内容理解．做题时学生应仔细阅读原文，把握文章主要内容，联系文章上下文内容并结合所给选项含义，从中选出正确答案，一定要做到有理有据，切忌胡乱猜测．
