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Brian Tracy is a very famous Canadian-born motivational speaker,and it is safe enough to say that he is one of the best ones out there.Brian is excellent in the fields of public speaking,leadership and success psychology.However,it did not begin for Brian like that,as he was the troublemaker of the family.
Things have definitely changed for him,as he once struggled to pay the utility(公用事业) bills.Brian is the President and CEO of three multi-million dollar companies based in the United States.He is fluent in more than four languages and has one main message for everyone out there,“I believe through learning and the application of what you have learned,you can solve any problem,overcome any barrier and achieve any goal that you set for yourself.”
Brian Tray was born in Canada in 1944 and raised in the United States.His early childhood was spent in a variety of locations,including Illinois,Wisconsin,Minnesota,and California.His family moved frequently and he was often in a new school.Tracy’s parents’ marriage ended when he was seven years old,and he and his siblings had to live with the two different households.With his father mostly absent,Tracy and his siblings were largely raised by his mother.
His mother was a hard-working single parent who held down three jobs to support the family.Tracy was often left to his own devices,which included a lot of reading.He read a wide variety of books,including biographies and books on success and personal development.His reading gave him an education that was far beyond his years.He also studied music and played sports.
Although his childhood was difficult and his circumstances were sometimes difficult,Tracy’s strong spirit and determination eventually led to success.His early childhood experiences helped shape his beliefs and values,and he applied them to his later life and career.
1.What did Tracy do frequently before becoming famous?
A.He delivered speeches in public.
B.He learnt from excellent leaders.
C.He turned to psychologists for help.
D.He made trouble for his family.
2.What is the secret of mastering foreign languages according to Tracy?
A.Learning in order to practise.
B.Paying attention to pronunciation.
C.Setting a long-term goal.
D.Acquiring adequate vocabulary.
3.What does the underlined word “siblings” mean in paragraph 3?
A.Classmates or friends.
B.Brothers or sisters.
C.Uncles or aunts.
D.Neighbors or relatives.
4.What is the most beneficial to Tracy’s development?
A.The good education.
B.The wide reading.
C.The mother’s support.
D.The tough childhood.
