When I was twelve years old, my father took me to see Zig Zigler. I remember sitting in that dark hall listening to Mr. Zigler       everyone’s spirits up to the ceiling, I       there feeling like I could do anything. When we got to the car, I turned to my father and said, “Dad, I want to       people feel like that.” My father asked me      I meant. “I want to be a motivational speaker just like Mr. Zigler,” I replied. A（An）       was born.
Recently, I began seeking my dream of motivating others.       a four-year relationship with Fortune 100 Company        as a sales-trainer and ending as a regional sales manager, I left the company at the height of my      . Many people were       that I would leave after earning a six-figure income. And they asked       I would risk everything for a dream.
I made my      to start my own company and leave my secure position after      a regional sales meeting. The vice-president of our company delivered a       that changed my life. He asked us, “If a god would offer you three wishes, what would they be?” After giving us a        to write down the three wishes, he then asked us, “Why do you need a       ?” I would never forget the power I felt at that moment. I realized that       I had accomplished in the past had prepared me for this moment. I was ready and didn’t need a god’s help to become a motivational speaker. A motivational speaker was     .
Having made that decision, I was immediately      . One week after I gave notice, my husband was laid off from his job, and now we had no     . But I held fast to my dream. The wonder really began to happen. In a short time my husband found a better job. And I was able to book several       engagements with new customers. I discovered the incredible power of dreams.

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A．get B．hope C．make D．cheer

A．that B．what C．which D．if

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A．when B．why C．if D．how

A．plan B．promise C．decision D．mind

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