Reading Comprehension Passage 1 A successful man is always asked--"What is the secret of your success?" People never ask a man who is a failure "What is the secret of your failure?" It is quite easy to see that they are not interested. People all want to know how to open the secret door of success. For each man there is success, but it seems to be behind a door or wall. If you are a failure and resent the success of someone else, you are keeping away your own success. I have given the following statement to neutralize envy and resentment: What God has done for others. He now does for me and more. A good character and a smile, often opens the secret door. The Chinese say, "A man without a smiling face must not open a shop." The success of a smile was brought out in a French movie in which Chevalier took the lead; the movie was called With a Smile. One of the characters had become poor, dreary and frustrated. He said to Chevalier, "What good has my honesty done me?" Chevalier replied, "Even honesty won't help you, without a smile:" So the man changed on the spot, cheered up, and became very successful. Living in the past and complaining of your misfortunes build a thick wall keeping you away from your success .Talking too much about your affairs and scattering your complaints bring you up against a high wall. Here is a man of brains and ability, who was a complete failure. He lived with his mother and aunt, and every night when he went home to dinner, he told them all that had taken place during the day at the office; he discussed his hopes, his fears, and his failures. It was said to him, "You scatter your complaints by talking about your affairs. Don't discuss your business with your family. Silence is Golden!" He took the advice. During dinner he refused to talk about business. His mother and aunt were in despair. They loved to hear all about everything, but his silence proved golden! Not long after, he was given a position at 100 dollars a week, and in a few years, he had a salary of 300 dollars a week. 1 Why is the secret of failure seldom asked? A Because failure is not as important as success. B Because everyone seeks success not failure. C Because failure is a worthless and helpless topic. D Because people are reluctant to talk about failure. 2 Those who resent the success of someone else should_______. A stop thinking about their own affairs and work harder B stop complaining about being unfairly treated C keep praying for better luck in the future D adopt a different attitude and think differently 3 What does the author think of a smile? A A smiling face is a must for shop owners inChina. B Smile helps to build up friendly relations. C smile helps us to succeed D We can change our characteristics and put on smiling faces. 4 The man who had once talked too much about his work with his families finally succeeded in his business because_______. A he stopped complaining of his misfortunes B he stopped talking about what his family members were not really interested C he chose to keep silent and refused to talk to his mother and aunt D he got a better position which offered a better salary 5 What can be inferred from the passage about success? A Success is easily accessible if we can change ourselves. B Failure in the past can be good lessons for future success. C Our family members are of no help when we are depressed. D Success can be achieved if we have a positive attitude.