Over the years, I experienced various levels of business success. But the real turning point occurred on a vacation I took with my wife and five kids in 1951.I was dissatisfied with the second-class hotels available for families and was angry that they charged an extra$2 for each child. That was too expensive for the average American family. I told my wife that I was going to open a motel (汽车旅馆)for families that would never charge extra for children. There were plenty of doubters at that time.
Not surprisingly, mom was one of my strongest supporters. She worked behind the desk and even designed the room style. As in any business, we experienced a lot of challenges. But with my mother's words deeply rooted in my soul, I never doubted we would succeed. Fifteen years later, we had the largest hotel system in the word-Holiday Inn. In 1979 my company had 1,759 inns in more than fifty countries with an in income of $ 1 billion a year.
You may not have started out life in the best situations. But if you can find a task in life worth working for and believe in yourself, nothing can stop you.
56. What Kemmons'mom often told him during his childhood was_______.
A .caring B. moving C. encouraging D. interesting
57. According to the author, who played the most important role in making him walk back to school again?
A. Doctors. B.Nurses. C.Friends. D.Mom.
58. What caused Kemmons to start a motel by himself?
A. His terrible experience in the hotel. B. His previous business success of various levels.
C. His mom's support. D. His wife's suggestion.
59. Which of the following best describes Kemmons'mother?
A. Modest ,helpful and hard-working. B. Loving, supportive and strong-willed.
C. Careful, helpful and beautiful. D. Strict, sensitive and supportive.
60. Which of the following led to Kemmons' success according to the passage?
A. Self-confidence, had work, higher education and a poor family
B. Mom's encouragement, clear goals, self-confidence and hard work.
C. Clear goals, mom's encouragement, a poor family and higher education.
D. Mom's encouragement, a poor family, higher education and opportunities.