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What is the difference between success and fame? #1 (permalink) Tue Aug 14, 2007 11:16 am   What is the difference between success and fame?
 

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ESL/EFL Test #55 "Hear my Story", question 9

He started off from a very simple background and then worked his way up to be President of the bank -- a genuine ......... story.

(a) success
(b) famous
(c) glamour
(d) fame

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #55 "Hear my Story", answer 9

He started off from a very simple background and then worked his way up to be President of the bank -- a genuine success story.

Correct answer: (a) success
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What is the difference between success and fame? #2 (permalink) Tue Aug 14, 2007 11:36 am   What is the difference between success and fame?
 

Hi,

'Success' suggests you have achieved what you wanted. 'Fame' means you are recognized and well known by many people.

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What is the difference between success and fame? #3 (permalink) Tue May 12, 2009 19:44 pm   What is the difference between success and fame?
 

hello Alan, why don't we choose famous?
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What is the difference between success and fame? #4 (permalink) Sat Oct 03, 2009 14:34 pm   What is the difference between success and fame?
 

what does expreession:,,worked his way up to'' mean?
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