Self-disciplined (自律的) people are not all outstanding (杰出的) people. But nearly all outstanding people are self-disciplined people. Some of them read every day. Some of them never run late. The real difference between an elite person and an ordinary (普通的) person is that an elite person can manage his or her time well. That’s where their success comes from. What people call self-discipline is in fact self-management.

One example is staying fit. Never underestimate (低估) someone who is in good shape. Anyone who has ever tried to lose weight knows that it’s not easy. It’s even harder to avoid putting weight back on. If someone is in good shape, it shows that he knows the principles (原则) of staying fit and is able to stick to a plan that uses these principles.

If someone is in good shape, it means that this person is good at managing themselves and their time. Whether it is natural or acquired, it is a great skill. It also shows that this person is able to keep persevering (坚定不移的) and can balance long-term goals with short-term goals.

So if someone is in good shape, he or she is more than just healthy.

How do you learn self-management? First of all, set a goal and write down your reasons for wanting to achieve it. Create a list of all the things you need to do to achieve this goal and start to work on them one at a time. With self-discipline, small things in life will no longer trouble you. Only through self-discipline can you truly own your future.

【小题1】“An elite person” means ________.

A．a manager	B．an ordinary person
C．an outstanding person	D．a person from outer space

【小题2】The writer wants to tell us ________ by the example in the passage.

A．it is quite difficult to lose weight

B．keeping in good shape requires self-management

C．one can be fit if he knows the principles of staying fit

D．a person who is in good shape is much healthier than others

【小题3】The word “acquired” means ________ in Chinese.

A．后天的

B．加工的

C．所需的

D．个体的

【小题4】Which is TRUE according to the writer?

A．Ordinary people are still special.

B．Setting a goal is the key to self-discipline.

C．Self-discipline can be developed through practice.

D．Try to complete small tasks first if you want to achieve your big goals.

【小题5】The best title of this passage may be “_____”.

A．How to be outstanding	B．Keep fit to be in good shape
C．Steps to achieve your goals	D．Be more strict with yourself