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 Exercise 1
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1. Choose the best answer to each question based on the information from the passage.

  1. What does Emerson mean by self-reliance?  
    A) having confidence in oneself but not in others.
    B) depending mostly on oneself.
    C) doing things without partners or companions.
    D) living away from one's parents.

  2. What does the word "Self-Reliance" concentrate on?  
    A) The power of positive thinking.
    B) The most important ways to live one's life more happily.
    C) The importance of careful decision-making.
    D) Both positive thinking and careful decision-making.

  3. What does the author think is the basis for accomplishing one's goals?  
    A) Interacting with different people.
    B) Focusing on the goals.
    C) Being confident in oneself.
    D) Viewing the world realistically.

  4. What has the author come to realize according to Paragraph 3?  
    A) She herself is the key to her own success.
    B) She will never make mistakes again.
    C) She must dwell on past mistakes.
    D) She shouldn't always rely on herself.

  5. What is the main idea of the passage? 
    A) We should disagree with others if we want to succeed in the future.
    B) We should accept others' opinions if we want to prevail in this world.
    C) We should voice our opinions with confidence and clarity.
    D) We should be confident and self-reliant if we hope to be successful.
 
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