Why is setting goals important? Because goals can help you do and experience everything you want in life. Instead of just letting life happen to you, goals allow yourself to make your life happen. Successful and happy people have a vision of how their life should be and they set lots of goals to help them reach their vision. By setting goals you are taking control of your life. It’s like having a map to show you where you want to go. Think of it this way. There are two drivers. One has a destination in mind which is laid out for her on a map. She can drive straight there without any wasted time or wrong turns. The other driver has no goal or destination or map. She starts off at the same time from the same place as the first driver, just using up gas and oil. Which driver do you want to be? Winners in life set goals and follow through on them. Winners decide what they want in life and then get there by making plans and setting goals. Unsuccessful people just let life happen by accident. Goals aren’t difficult to set, and they aren’t difficult to reach. It’s up to you to find out what your goals, ideals and visions really are. You are the one who must decide what to pursue and in what direction to aim your life. Research tells us when we write a goal down, we are more likely to achieve it. Written goals can be reviewed regularly, and have more power. Like a contract with yourself, they are harder to neglect or forget. Also when you write your goals in a particular fashion, you are able to stimulate yourself to be continuously alert to situations that will further your goals. 小题1: The example of the two drivers is given to show_____________. A．the importance of having a map and right direction B．the significance of setting goals C．the foolishness of the second driver D．the foolishness of the first driver 小题2: If people want to reach their goals, they should _______________. A．note down their goals B．discuss with others and ask for their help C．face the difficulties in front of them D．sign a contract with other people 小题3: What is the main idea of this passage? A．Failure always accompanies the people who gives up easily. B．Whenever you set goals, you will succeed. C．Winners never stop their efforts for success. D．Success is possible only when a person has set his or her goal clearly.