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Dear daughters,
Most parents tell their children, “You can be anything you want when you grow up.” I feel the same and I say this often. But I also want you to understand that realizing your dreams comes from hard work, some good luck and good timing.
Here are some words of wisdom for you as you make your way in the world, from an entrepreneur (企业家) and from your mama.
1. Be open-minded to changing your path along the way
In high school, I wanted to be a politician. I left my hometown and went off to college in Washington, DC. There, I discovered that I loved to support women. It taught me that I’m creative, a strong leader and great at marketing. As a result, I moved on to be the head of a national health-care nonprofit. Becoming a mother while in that job opened my mind to launching a breast pump bag (储奶袋) business. Now I run a highly successful company that I started up on my own. I'm not a politician!
2. Failure is critical to your success
Failure can be heartbreaking. But I will tell you that every failure I’ve had along the way has absolutely made me better.
Failing the big math exam in high school and going to summer school was embarrassing. I eventually passed, and I’ve never failed an exam again. I learned from that experience to ask for help. Now, I ask for help in business all the time.
I’m proud to be a role model to you as a mom and an entrepreneur. I hope I inspire you to believe that you can be anything you want. It will be my pleasure to watch your lives unfold before my eyes.
Love,
Your mom
21. In the writer’s opinion, what does it take to realize one’s dream?
A. Failure, hard work and good timing.
B. An open mind, failure and hard work.
C. Hard work, good luck and good timing.
D. A good dream, an open mind and hard work.
22. What did the writer learn from her failure?
A. Failure can make us embarrassed.
B. We shouldn’t get angry when we fail.
C. Don’t care too much about your failure.
D. It’s important to turn to others for help.
23. Which of the following words best describe the writer?
A. Political and proud.
B. Caring and cautious.
C. Modest and unlucky.
D. Flexible and successful.
