Hard work really does pay off. Scientists find that perseverance(坚持不懈)leads to better grades and higher achievements in school.

“Being passionate(热情的)is not enough to ensure academic success,” says researchers, who thought of “courage” as a key to success. This is also regarded as effort in reaching long-term goals, and determination to continue one’s efforts in spite of hardships.

Researchers think that the finding could help create new training to help children develop the skill and help ensure their future success.

Researchers from the Academy of Finland studied more than 2,000 students from Helsinki. They were followed through their academic career from 12 to 16, the sixth grade until the ninth grade in local school years. Researchers found that the factor that best predicts courage was related to goals, with previous academic achievements playing no role in developing the skill.

Professor Katariina Salmela-Aro, who led the study, said, “Courage means a young person is really interested in his or her studies and does not give up easily. A key element of courage is high perseverance when facing difficulties and hardships. The important finding is that these factors are the key to success and well-being. Our study shows the power of courage.”

Professor Salmela-Aro also thinks it is important to develop new practices and qualities to improve courage in teenagers. She added, "Young people should see everyday school work as part of their life in a broader context and establish achievable goals for themselves. Schools must also serve as a place where it is safe to fail and learn to deal with weaknesses. One must not be discouraged by weaknesses, but draw strength and new energy from them.

【小题1】What can we learn about the research?

A．It takes at least three years.	B．It helps students make progress.
C．It meets many difficulties.	D．It follows 2,000 students abroad.

【小题2】What should students do according to the researchers?

A．Focus on former grades.	B．Achieve their dreams.
C．Try all their best.	D．Forget sadness.

【小题3】Which is the text probably taken from?

A．A picture book.	B．A literature book.
C．A geography textbook.	D．An educational magazine.

【小题4】What is the text mainly about ?

A．Being passionate is the key to success.

B．Courage counts in better achievements in school.

C．Professor Katariina’s finding is amazing.

D．Young people should set achievable goals.