a clich(陈词滥用)，but it's the approach that I have always taken and it works.You can't worry about failing because if you believe in what you are doing，you won't give up.Sometimes an idea doesn't instantly work，but that doesn't mean it won't eventually.Look at Bill Gates.His first business failed before he went on to start Microsoft.Now we won't all be able to match his success，but we can have a try.

24．What did the author do at the beginning of his business?

A．He just insisted on what he was interested in.

B．He tried to make friends with businessmen.

C．He created ways to attract people to visit his websites.

D．He set up some branch companies across the country.

答案　A

解析　细节理解题。根据第一段I just kept doing what I loved and the strategy seemed to work可知，起初作者只是坚持自己所爱好的事情。

25．According to the author，what is the advantage of making business connections?

A．The author learns more about network from others.

B．Young people get the chance to compete with each other.

C．The author becomes willing to work with energetic people.

D．Young businessmen can communicate with each other sincerely.

答案　D

解析　细节理解题。根据第二段Some of them are...share experience，contacts and ideas to help and inspire each other.可知，年轻的企业家互通有无，真诚交流。

26．What does the underlined word"instincts"mean?

A．Learning abilities.

B．Social abilities.

C．Life skills.

D．Natural feelings.

答案　D

解析　词义猜测题。根据画线词后文的If you have a feeling，good or bad，you need to follow that...可知，指的是本能的感觉、直觉，故选Natural feelings。

27．What can be the best title for the text?

A．Online businesses

B．Running your own business