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Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information from the passage. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
Some people succeed, while others may not. This is because some people possess certain qualities, which others do not.
The first thing you must remember is that in order to succeed, you must be optimistic. If you do not expect to win, you will not try as hard as those who do expect to win. You also need to have a clear aim and a reason for doing something because motivation is a key to achieving success. If you do not have an aim, then you will not be motivated to work hard and put your performance under the microscope to make sure that every detail is right.
Another quality that helps people succeed is creativity---considering things in a different way and wondering how others would do the same thing. Think about some successful people you know. They might be successful with a little creativity, but the most successful people are the most creative ones.
Reading is another key to success, as it helps you learn about how other people have achieved success. If you want to learn how to set up a successful business, you should read books about successful people like Bill Gates, who have achieved amazing success in their areas of business.
Practising is equally important if you want to succeed because practice makes perfect. Practise every day at whatever career you are in, and by doing so, you will see yourself, your business and your self-confidence begin to grow. If you feel confident about what you do, this confidence will make other people believe in you as well. Your colleagues will be happy to work with you, and your boss will give you more responsibility. Finally if you are a successful person, you will be able to look people in the eye and smile confidently.
The Important Factors of One’s 1._____________ 

Certain qualities
Supporting details
Being2._________        
● Try hard like people who do expect to win.
● Have 3.________________ and a reason for doing something because a key to achieving success is 4._______________.
5._______________      
●6._________________things in a different way.
●  Study how other people would do 7._____________.
Reading
● Help you know about how others have achieved success.
● Read books about 8._________ people such as Bill Gates and Jerry Yang to encourage yourselves.
9. ______________   
●  Master/Understand the saying “ 10._______________.”●  Believe in yourself and do what you want to do confidently.
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