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Passage B In a society that places so much emphasis on “making it,” we fail to recognize that what looks like failure may, in the longrun, prove beneficial. There is a difference between “I have failed three times” and “I am a failure.” Indeed, the words failureand success cannot be reasonably applied to a complex, living, changing human being. __21__Certain kinds of success can indeed be destructive. The danger of too early success is particularly acute whenever a childdemonstrates special talent. __22__ The adult who distinguishes himself at a first job by lucky accident faces probabledisappointment when real challenges arise. __23__ Successful students sometimes become so obsessed with grades that theynever enjoy their school years. Success may cost too much---in strain (keeping a cheerful public face while your personal lifefalls apart) or loss of integrity (flattering, lying). __24__Why are so many people so afraid of failure? Quite simply because no one tells us how to fail. Indeed, failure is neverpleasurable. It hurts adults and children alike. __25__ 
(A) Above all, it may be too costly if the end result is fear---fear of not repeating the success.
(B) They can only describe the situation at a particular time and place.
(C) Success that comes too easily is also damaging.
(D) But it can make a positive contribution to your life once you learn to use it.
(E) Success is also bad when it’s achieved at the cost of the total quality of an experience.
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