Factors of Success
Guidance for Reciting
Nothing can bring success like diligence and perseverance. Talent cannot，for there are many talented people who are not successful. Education will not，for the world is full of educated losers.
You and I would rather suffer hardships than fail. In other words，to achieve success is my only desire. We all know that there are many factors of success. Now let me write down the most important ones in the following.
Diligence―Foolish as a person is，he can succeed in his work if he works hard. That does not admit of any doubt.
Perseverance―When you fail，don't lose heart. Keep on working until you accomplish your aim.
Honesty―If you tell lies or do not keep your words，no one will rely on you. I would rather be scolded than cheat others.
Notes
1.hardship [5ha：dFip] n. 艰难，困苦
2.diligence [5dilidVEns] n. 勤奋
3.perseverance [7pE：si5viErEns] n. 毅力，忍耐，不屈不挠
4.scold [skEuld] v. 责骂
成功要素
诵读导言
没有什么比勤奋和坚持不懈更能通向成功之路。才干不能，许多有才干的人并没有成功；教育不能，这世界充满了受过教育的失败者。
你我宁愿受苦难也不愿失败。换句话说，获得成功是我惟一的愿望。我们大家知道成功要素很多。现在让我们把它们最重要的写在下面。
勤勉――一个人虽然不大聪明，但是，他能做成他的工作。那是不容置疑的。
毅力――当你失败的时候，不要灰心。要继续工作，直到你达到目的为止。
诚实――如果你说谎或不守信，没有人会信赖你。我宁愿挨骂也不愿欺骗人。
口语点津
“头等大事”你会怎么翻译呢？The most important thing吗？看这个吧“It's on the top of my list.”
读后札记：
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