Imagine a child standing on a diving board four feet high and asking himself the question:“Should I jump?” This is what motivation or the lack of it can do.Motivation and goal setting are the two sides of the same coin.　1　 Like the child on the diving board,you will stay undecided. 
　2　 More than that,how should you stay motivated to achieve the goal?First,you need to evaluate yourself,your values,your strengths,your weaknesses,your achievements,your desires,etc.Only then should you set your goals. 
You also need to judge the quality and depth of your motivation.This is quite important,because it is directly related to your commitment.There are times when your heart is not in your work.　3　 So,slow down and think what you really want to do at that moment.Clarity(清晰) of thoughts can help you move forward. 
Another way of setting realistic goals is to analyze your short and long term objectives,keeping in mind your beliefs,values and strengths.Remember that goals are flexible.　4　 They also need to be measurable.You must keep these points in mind while setting your goals. 
Your personal circumstances are equally important.For example,you may want to be a pilot but can’t become one because your eyesight is not good enough.　5　 You should reassess your goals,and motivate yourself to set a fresh goal. 
You will surely need to overcome some difficulties,some planned,but most unplanned.You cannot overcome them without ample motivation.Make sure that you plan for these difficulties at the time of setting your goals.
A.This can affect your work.
B.So how should you motivate yourself?
C.However,this should not discourage you.
D.So why should we try to set specific goals?
E.They can change according to circumstances.
F.Motivation is what you need most to do a good job.
G.Without motivation,you can neither set a goal nor reach it.


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1.G　 根据上文提到的“Motivation and goal setting are the two sides of the same coin.”以及下文提到的“Like the child on the diving board...”可知G项正确。其中motivation和goal为原词复现。
2.B　 根据下文提到的“More than that,how should you stay motivated to achieve the goal?”及本段后面的内容可知B项正确。
3.A　 根据上文提到的“There are times when your heart is not in your work.”可知,A项是上文的结果。
4.E　 根据上文提到的“Remember that goals are flexible.”可知,E项是对上文的进一步说明。
5.C　 上文提到“个人情况同等重要”,并以因视力差不能达成当飞行员的目标为例子,再结合下文的“你应该重新评估你的目标,并激励自己去设定一个新的目标”可知,C项和上文构成转折关系,同时起到引起下文的作用。