John Thomas was an 18-year-old student, but he had been a famous champion (冠军).  Everybody at Boston University liked this tall, quiet boy. Once he was hurt, everybody at Boston University was  36  . People all over the country  37  about John Thomas and often asked, "Will he ever jump again ?"
John' s mother went to the hospital to see her son. She looked at his 38 leg. Then she looked into his  39  .She knew what her son would  40 . "You're going to jump again, John, I know it," she said. "  41  will be all right. "
If John hoped to jump again, he would have a  42  to do. He began at once. Even in his hospital bed John started to exercise. He used a wheel(轮子) and other metal things. Soon his  43  looked like a machine shop!
It was May when John  44  the hospital. "Is it all right if I go camping( 宿营) this summer?" he asked the doctors.
" Yes," the doctors said.  " But take it easy on that foot. "
John took only  45 walks at first. He was taking it easy on his foot. But not on anything else. He went swimming and did other kinds of exercises. He exercised  46  his body cried for a rest. Some days later, he exercised a little  47  . In late summer John went back to  48  . He asked if he could practise with the football team. Football wasn't his favorite, but he had to get that leg  49  again! He worked hard. "No one pushed him as hard as he pushed himself," said one of his friends. "To  50 a champion fighting back is a wonderful thing to watch. ":

【小题1】
A.sorryB.afraidC.aloneD.tired
【小题2】
A.thoughtB.talkedC.heardD.moved
【小题3】
A.brokenB.lostC.missingD.dead
【小题4】
A.faceB.footC.eyesD.leg
【小题5】
A.makeB.useC.agreeD.do
【小题6】
A.NothingB.AnythingC.SomethingD.Everything
【小题7】
A.littleB.lotC.fewD.bit
【小题8】
A.chairB.classroomC.homeD.bed
【小题9】
A.reachedB.calledC.leftD.found
【小题10】
A.shortB.longC.quickD.fast
【小题11】
A.afterB.ifC.untilD.when
【小题12】
A.laterB.betterC.moreD.less
【小题13】
A.schoolB.hospitalC.shopD.church
【小题14】
A.thickB.strong C.straightD.hard
【小题15】
A.lookB.hearC.knowD.see

John and Bobby joined the same company together just after they completed their university studies the same year. Both of them worked very hard. Several years later, however, the boss promoted(提拔) Bobby to manager but John was still a worker. John could not take it, and gave his resignation(辞职书) to the boss. He complained that the boss did not think much of those who were hard -working, but promoted only those who flattered him.
The boss knew that John had worked very hard for the years. He thought a moment and said, “Thank you for what you said, but I hope you will do one more thing for our company before you leave”
John agreed. The boss asked him to go and find anyone selling watermelons in the market. John went and returned soon. He said he had found a man selling watermelons. The boss asked how much they cost every kilogram. John shook his head and went back to the seller to ask and returned to tell the boss $1.2 every kilogram.
The boss told John to wait a second, and he called Bobby to come to his office.  He asked Bobby to go and find anyone selling watermelons in the market. Bobby went and returned, saying, “Boss, only one person is selling watermelons. $1.2 every kilogram, and $10 for 10 kilograms. The seller has 340 melons. On the table there are 58 melons, and each weighs about 2 kilograms. They were brought from the South two days ago. They are of good quality.”
Hearing what Bobby said, John realized the difference between himself and Bobby. He decided to stay and learn from Bobby.
【小题1】How did John feel when Bobby was promoted to manager?

A.Angry.B.Nervous.C.Unlucky.D.Helpless.
【小题2】The boss gave John a task because______________.
A.he wanted John to do more for his company
B.he wanted John to learn more about himself
C.he wanted to punish John for what he said
D.he wanted to prove what John said was right
【小题3】We can infer from the passage that_____________.
A.Bobby was unselfishB.John was lazy
C.the seller was dishonestD.the boss was wise
【小题4】What can we learn from the passage?
A.The boss should treat all his workers in a fair way.
B.The boss should not promote one who flatters him.
C.One should not only work hard but also use his head.
D.One should try to get every detail of watermelons.

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