The following are some tips for becoming a successful businessman by Michael Bloomberg. They are based on his experience of building a company from the ground up, leading New York City as mayor（市長）, and so on.

Take Risks

Life is too short to spend your time avoiding failure.

In 1981, at the age of 39, I lost my job. The next day I took a big risk and began my own company. In 2001, when I was debating whether to run for mayor, most people advised me not to do it. But one person said, “If you can imagine yourself giving a concession（敗選）speech, then why not go for it?” That was the best advice I received, and I followed it.

In order to succeed, you must first be willing to fail— and you must have the courage to go for it anyway.

Make your own luck

Luck plays a part in success. The harder you work, the luckier you get.

Whatever you choose to do, even if it’s not the job of your dreams, always work hard at it. Be the first person at work in the morning and the last to leave at night. Hard work creates chances.

Never stop learning

The most powerful word in English language is “why”. There is nothing so powerful

as an open, inquiring mind（探究精神）. Whatever field you choose for starting a business — be a lifelong student.

Give back

You are responsible for your success and failure, but you only succeed if you share the reward with others.

My first donation was a $ 5 check to my alma mater （母校） . And while the checks（支票）may be bigger today, they come with the same spirit.

You don’t have to be wealthy to give back. You can give back by giving your time and talents.

1.In this passage, Michael Bloomberg is the name of a .

A. newspaper B. place C. company D. person

2.What did the writer do at the age of 59?

A. Lost his job. B. Ran for mayor.

C. Built a company. D. Became a teacher.

3.From the passage, we can infer that the writer .

A. is a young mayor B. seldom cares about others

C. is lucky all the time D. is a hard-working man

4.Which of the following isn’t mentioned in the tips?

A. Failure is the mother of success.

B. It’s never too old to learn.

C. Money is everything.

D. Luck comes from hard work.

5.In which of the following columns（欄目）can you find the article?

A. Family Life B. Interesting Stories

C. Experience Sharing D. Adventures

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