Question

【题目】 To reach your full potential (潜力), you should live like a sportsperson. To live like a sportsperson, you need to have the following things.

A goal. Sportspersons know exactly what they are trying to achieve. They have a goal and work towards achieving it. Similarly, you need to have a goal. You need to have a purpose in your life. In fact, I believe that this is the starting point. It will drive the other parts of your life.

Discipline (纪律). Sportspersons are disciplined in their training. They have to do certain things whether they feel like it or not. Similarly, you need discipline in completing your tasks. Discipline will make you do what you need to do.

A coach. A sportsperson needs a coach to reach his potential. The coach will help him know what to do and get him back on track (重新步入正轨) if necessary. Also, if the situation changes, the coach will come up with a new plan for him. Similarly, having a mentor (导师) will help you reach your goals faster. It might not be easy to find a mentor in real life, but you can learn from virtual (虚拟的) mentors. By reading their books and watching their interviews, you’ll know what advice they would give to you.

Supporters. Just like a sportsperson needs supporters, you also need supporters. These are people who encourage you to keep going in difficult times. These are people who believe in you no matter what happens. Having supporters can make a big difference.

Live like a sportsperson, and you will be on your way to reaching your full potential.

【1】What should one live like to reach his or her full potential?（不超过5个单词）

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【2】What’s the starting point in the writer’s opinion?（不超过5个单词）

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【3】Who is compared to a coach? （不超过5个单词）

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Answer 1

【答案】

【1】To live like a sportsperson.

【2】To have a purpose.

【3】A mentor.

【解析】

本文是一篇记叙文，主要描述了为了激发一个人的潜力，就应该像一个运动员一样生活，并给出了树立目标、自律、拥有教练、拥有支持者四个建议。

【1】细节理解题。根据“To reach your full potential, you should live like a sportsperson.”提示，可知为了激发潜力，应该活得像个运动员。故填To live like a sportsperson.

【2】细节理解题。根据“You need to have a purpose in your life. In fact, I believe that this is the starting point.”你的生活需要有一个目标。事实上，我认为这是一个起点。故填To have a purpose.

【3】细节理解题。根据“Similarly, having a mentor will help you reach your goals faster.”同样，有一个导师会帮助你更快地实现你的目标。故可知这里把导师和教练作比较。故填A mentor.