16．Self-confidence，motivation（動機），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 本文屬于教育類閱讀，告訴我們如要想要獲得成功，就要有動機、自信、支持和相應的知識．
解答 36-40 DGFEB
36．D 本句屬于上下文串聯句．本文為"總-分"的結構，第一段總述，根據下句"Self-confidence，motivation，support and knowledge are the main factors determining if one succeeds or fail"，可知"人們不成功有幾個原因"引出下文．故選D．
37．G 根據本段第一句Lack of self-confidence is probably the most dreadful enemy of success講述了缺乏自信是成功最可怕的敵人．"認為自己不夠好不能實現目標就等于宣判自己失敗"為過渡句，引出下文．故選G．
38．F 根據本段第一句Motivation is equally as important as self-confidence可知，本段講的是動機對于成功同樣重要．根據下句"You may even not to…"，可知F符合語境．
39．E 根據下句"a lack of support can often lead to failure"，可知缺乏支持也是失敗的 原因，所以成功離不開家人和同事的支持．故選E．
40．B 根據上句"你應該確定目標是可實現的"和下句"不現實的目標會導致失敗"，可知用"設定目標時要考慮自己的知識和技能"過渡．選B項．
點評 本文是一篇選句填空閱讀，題目主要考查上下文內容聯系以及文章內容理解．做題時學生應仔細閱讀原文，把握文章主要內容，聯系文章上下文內容并結合所給選項含義，從中選出正確答案，一定要做到有理有據，切忌胡亂猜測．
