4 The author’s friend is more likely to be a _________ to the author.

A. common friend
B. soul mate
C. sister
D. family member

5 According to the text, which one is NOT correct?

A. The author’s friend helped the author a lot.
B. The author and his / her friend went through many difficulties.
C. The author and his / her friend did not go to the same college.
D. The author and his / her friend live together now.

1. What's the relationship between the writer and Mr. Clement Stone?Mr. Stone had given money to Interlochen Arts Academy to fund some scholarships, and the writer was ________________.

2. How did Mr. Stone spend his early years?He started working ________________ and managed to ____________________________.

3. What enabled Mr. Stone to build his own insurance company?He saw _______________________________ during the Depression and eventually ___________________________.(Or: His unique perspective of the insurance business during the Depression.)

4. What's the difference between the two shoe salesmen who went to Africa?They _______________________________________ that people in Africa went barefoot, one optimistic and the other pessimistic.

5. How did those individuals who started service-industry businesses see such issues as corporate downsizing, restructuring, and an increase in global competition?They saw such issues as __________________ that offered ____________________________.

6. Why can't many people act on their ideas and pursue their dreams?Because they are ____________________________.

7. What point has the story of the small company proved?Companies these days must __________________________ constantly.

8. What are the elements important to achieving success according to the writer?A _________________ and _______.