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Once there was a man who knew he could achieve whatever he wanted. He wasn't a great man or highly educated. But, there was always the same story heard from his lips whenever he talked to you, “I will achieve some big things in my life and I will get most of them soon”. I saw him occasionally and each time he spoke like before. But he still hadn't taken one step to complete any of his dreams—no actions at all.

You can guess what happened next. As the years passed by, I went on my way to several new adventures in business, but he remained where he was. The last thing I heard of him just before I moved away was that he was ill and couldn't get around.

Recently I spoke with an old friend about this man. Not that long ago he passed away. I asked whether he had taken action towards any of his many dreams. The sad answer was no. When I think of this man, I wish he understood what Albert Einstein said, “The value of achievement lies in the achieving.” This man achieved nothing of his dreams. He lacked the preparation and action. There is no achievement made through a dream unless there is dedicated movement, action steps, and perseverance to continue.

There are several points here that can make the difference between dreaming and achieving. Without a solid and detailed plan for each step, you will spend your entire lifetime dreaming. Besides, in order to accomplish a dream, action must be taken. You also need to consider through any adventure in life whatever that decision is. There are always risks associated with any decision and choice. There are absolutely no guarantees that your choice ends up being the best one.

But, you will never know where a dream will end up unless you do something. Or, you will go through life always wondering what would have happened if you had taken action and not just simply talked.

12. The author writes the text to tell us that ________.

A. doing is better than saying

B. knowledge starts with practice

C. where there is a will, there is away

D. a good beginning makes a good ending

13. What can be inferred about the author from the text?

A. He laughed at the man.

B. He was the man's colleague.

C. He worked hard and was successful.

D. He once advised the man to start business.

14. Why did the author mention Albert Einstein in the text?

A. To show the key to inventing.