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    My friend Tim was one of five children. His father was an alcoholic and died very young, and his mother was unable to support the family. Unfortunately, the children were separated and placed in foster homes(收養家庭).

Tim dropped out of school and did nothing to further himself. He eventually went through a divorce. Tim’s brother, although experiencing the same childhood, educated himself and got a good job. He has a happy family and a wonderful home.

Both brothers gave a similar answer when asked why their lives turned out the way they did. They said, “You’d turn out this way too if you had a childhood like mine.” Neither of the brothers could change his past, but one of them adjusted(調整) his sail.

It doesn’t take much to find an excuse whether that is our family background, our lack of education, or that we live in the wrong city, or do not know the right people. Each one of these excuses has a solution. However, if you believe that there is nothing you can do to turn your life around, then you won’t be able to change your life for the better.

If you really desire to turn your life to a new course, to set your sail to a different port, it is a matter of choice. If you choose to move forward, the easiest way is to find a solution to your today’s situation. Solutions are there if you want to go after them. Sure, it may take some hard work, or the willingness to take a risk. But if you do not, then you will never have a different or happy life. Do not limit yourself by finding an excuse; only limit yourself by refusing to have an excuse.

29. Why does Tim’s brother have a happy life?

   A. He had a happy childhood.      B. He tried hard to change his life.

   C. He had a wonderful foster home  D. He was the smartest of his family.

30. What did Tim think led to his unhappy life?

   A. His laziness.                  B. Not adjusting his sail.

   C. His unhappy childhood.         D. Not having any opportunities.

31. What is the best title for the text?

    A. Adjust your sail                 B. Say “no” to excuses

     C. Move toward a happy family      D. How we live our life is a choice

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