A young man entered the last interview of a company. “Did you get any scholarships(奖学金) in school? the director asked. “None,” the young man answered.

“Who _____ for your school fees?” the director asked. “My_____ did. When I was one year old, my father died,” the young man answered.

“Where did your mother work?” the director asked. “My mother ______clothes.” the young man said. The director looked at the young man’s hands. He had a pair of ______ hands. “Have you ever helped your mother wash the clothes before?” the director asked. “_____,” the young man answered. The director said, “ I have a request(要求). When you go back today, clean your mother’s _____ and see me tomorrow.”

John felt _____ but decided to do it. Thinking his _____ of getting the job was high, Hohn went away with a smile. When he went back, he said to his mother _____, “Let me clean your hands.” “____?” His mother felt strange but happy. The young man nodded and began to clean his mother’s hands slowly. His tears fell _____ he did that. It was the first time he had noticed that his mother’s hands were so wrinkled(皱巴巴的). He _____ it was this pair of hands that washed the clothes to help him pay the fees.

The next morning, the young man went to the director’s office. “I cleaned my mother’s hands, and I know that ______ my mother, there wouldn’t be the person I am today.” he said.

“This is what I am ____,” the director said. “I want a person who can _____ the help of others. You’ve got the job. Congratulations!”

1.A.paid B.cared C.looked D.waited

2.A.mother B.father C.uncle D.father

3.A.made B.sold C.washed D.folded

4.A.ugly B.skillful C.dirty D.smooth

5.A.Always B.Sometimes C.Usually D.Never

6.A.hands B.feet C.face D.arms

7.A.worried B.surprised C.excited D.relaxed

8.A.idea B.chance C.advice D.choice

9.A.angrily B.sadly C.happily D.humorously

10.A.Mine B.Yours C.His D.Hers

11.A.unless B.when C.if D.before

12.A.forgot B.hoped C.realized D.explained

13.A.for B.to C.by D.without

14.A.looking at B.looking after C.looking for D.looking through

15.A.be interested in B.be happy with C.be proud of D.be thankful to

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It happens to all of us. It is the end of the semester and your teacher gives you your report card. You look at it and your heart stops because you realize that your parents are going to be very angry. This is the classic case of a bad report card! There is nothing you can do to change the past. So, what do you do now?

A disappointing report card is something that almost all students will experience at least once in their lives. Grades are how most schools evaluate(评价)students and they are pretty important. The problem is that we do not always get good grades we (or our parents) want. After a bad report card, it is important to figure out what to do next.

The first thing to do is talk to your teacher. Find out how your grades were calculated. Was the problem a bad test, lack of participation(参与)in class, or a failure to complete homework? Next, if the problem is something you can solve on your won (such as not doing your homework), make a promise to change your behaviour! However, if you have been studying hard and still got a bad grade, you probably need some extra help with your classes. Talk to your teacher and explain your situation. He or she will tell you where you can receive the extra help you need. Then, make a detailed plan of how you will improve your grades. Write down the plan and have it ready when you take to your parents. That’s good way to make your parents less angry.

While all parents want their children to get good grades, most understand that not every report card will be perfect. The important thing is that you show your parents you have a plan to improve your grades for next time. Always remember, many of the world’s most successful people failed many times before they became successful. They learn ed from their failures, and you should too!

1.What is the problem with the grades?

A.Most schools evaluate students by using grades. B.It’s important to get good grades.

C.We don’t always get good grades we want. D.Grades are sometimes incorrect.

2.Which of the following is not a cause of a bad report card?

A.There was something wrong with the test itself. B.You studied hard enough for the test.

C.You didn’t take part in enough group work in class. D.You failed to finish your homework.

3. is a good way to make your parents less angry.

A.Telling your parents the test was too difficult for you

B.Understanding all parents want their children to get good grades

C.Showing your parents you have a detailed plan to improve your grades

D.Explaining why you couldn’t complete your homework on time

4.The underlined work “your situation” in the text probably means “ ”.

A.You had no idea about how your grades were calculated.

B.You have made a promise to change some bad behaviour.

C.You have been studying hard, but you still got bad grades.

D.You have had a detailed plan to improve your grades.

5.Why does the writer mention(提及)”successful people” in paragraph 4?

A.to compare successful people with unsuccessful people

B.to describe whether they had good grades or bad grades

C.to encourage students to become successful like those people

D.to explain that even successful people fail from time to time

6.The text above is written to .

A.encourage students to get good grades B.make parents less angry

C.share ways to deal with bad report cards D.find excuses for bad grades

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