【正确答案】[范文] The picture shows that two men are digging for diamonds in the underground. One man is digging desperately towards his aim while the other looks downhearted and gives up when diamonds are only a short distance away. It implies that persistence is essential to one's success. You must never give up if you long for success. There are mainly two reasons why persistence counts in order to succeed. To begin with, persistence gives you courage, inner strength and confidence. Usually, the journey towards your goal will not be a smooth one. Persistence will make you brave and optimistic whenever obstacles block your way. Moreover, persistence may lead to unexpected gains. For example, Thomas Edison failed thousands of times before he invented the light bulb. If he had given up, his name would never have been so well-known today. Remember 'where there is a will, there is a way'. Our world is becoming increasingly competitive and only by making strong-willed efforts can we persevere until success happens.