One of my favorite posters1 says, “ Life is a test. It is only a test. Had this been a real life you would have been instructed where to go and what to do.” Whenever I think of this humorous bit of wisdom2, it reminds me to not take my life so seriously.

When you look at life and its many challenges as a test, or series of tests, you begin to see each issue you face as an opportunity to grow, a chance to discover more about life. Whether you’re being bombarded（攻击；质问） with problems,responsibilities,even insurmountable（不能克服的，不能超越的） difficulties, when looked at as a test, you always have a chance to succeed, in the sense of rising above that which is challenging you. If, on the other hand, you see each new issue you face as a serious battle that must be won in order to survive, you’re probably in for a very rocky6 journey. The only time you’re likely to be happy is when everything is working out just right. And we all know how often that happens.

As an experiment, see if you can apply this idea to something you are forced to deal with. Perhaps you have much pressure from your parents or you have a demanding7 boss. See if you can redefine the issue you face from being a “ problem” to being a test. Rather than8 struggling with your issue, see if there is something you can learn from it. Ask yourself, “ Why is this an issue in my life? What would it mean and what would be involved to rise above it? Could I possibly look at this issue any differently? Can I see it as a test of some kind?”

If you give this strategy a try you may be surprised at your changed responses. It has become far more acceptable to me to accept things as they are.

Questions 1 to 5 are based on the passage above.

1.According to the passage,what is the author’s attitude towards life?

A.He takes his life seriously.

B.He considers life as test.

C.He knows where to go and what to do.

B.He thinks life is full of humorous wisdom.

2.When you begin to consider life as a test,you will find _____.

A.you are bombarded with problems and responsibilities

B.the result of the test is so good that you are delighted

C.you have many opportunities to grow

D.you have to go to school to take tests everyday

3.Which of the following statement is TRUE according to the author?

A.When you look at life as a test,you have a chance to overcome problems you face.

B.When you take life seriously,you are more likely to succeed and become happy.

C.When you see each problem as a serious battle,you have more chance to survive.

D.When everything is working out just right,you can know how often it happens.

4.It is implied from the passage that you’d better look at life as a test when_____.

A.you try to get the meaning of the poster

B.your parents give you much pressure

C.you are carrying out an experiment

D.you are in a rocky journey

5.Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?

A.My Favorite Poster

B.Take Life Seriously、

C.Face Challenge of Life

D.Life Is Only A Test