The world always makes way for the dreamer.
When I was twelve years old, my father took me to see Zig Zigler. I remember sitting in that dark hall listening to Mr. Zigler   1  everyone’s spirits up to the ceiling. I ___2___there feeling like I could do anything. When we got to the car, I turned to my father and said, “Dad, I want to  3  people feel like that.” My father asked me   4  I meant. “I want to be a motivational(激发积极性的)speaker just like Mr. Zigler,” I replied.  A(An)  5  was born.
Recently, I began seeking my dream of motivating others. 6  a four-year relationship with Fortune 100 Company   7  as a sales-trainer and ending as a regional(地区的) sales manager, I left the company at the height of my .  Many people were  9  that I would leave after earning a six-figure income(收入). And they wondered__10  I would risk everything for a dream.
I made my   11  to start my own company and leave my worryingless position(职位)after  _12__ a regional sales meeting. The vice-president of our company made a   13   that changed my life. He asked us, “If a god would offer you three wishes, what would they be?” After giving us a   14  to write down the three wishes, he then asked us, “Why do you need a   15  ?” I would never forget the power I felt at that moment. I realized that   16  I had accomplished in the past had prepared me for this moment. I was ready and didn’t need a god’s help to become a motivational speaker. A motivational speaker was   17  .
Having made that decision, I was immediately   18 ___. One week after I gave notice, my husband was laid off (下岗) from his job, and now we had no  19 . But I held fast to my dream. The wonder really began to happen. In a short time my husband found a better job. And I was able to book several   20  engagements(业务)with new customers. I discovered the unbelievable power of dreams.

【小题1】
A.riseB.doC.putD.raise
【小题2】
A.leftB.cameC.arrivedD.reached
【小题3】
A.getB.hopeC.makeD.cheer
【小题4】
A.thatB.whatC.which D.if
【小题5】
A.dreamB.ideaC.girlD.speaker
【小题6】
A.AfterB.BeforeC.BecauseD.While
【小题7】
A.beginningB.workingC.acting D.regarding
【小题8】
A.lifeB.loveC.moneyD.career
【小题9】
A.disappointedB.movedC.surprised D.delighted
【小题10】
A.whenB.whyC.if D.how
【小题11】
A.planB.promiseC.decisionD.mind
【小题12】
A.attendingB.joiningC.enteringD.holding
【小题13】
A.newspaperB.bookC.report D.speech
【小题14】
A.dayB.instant C.weekD.moment
【小题15】
A.loveB.workerC.godD.company
【小题16】
A.everythingB.anythingC.nothingD.something
【小题17】
A.aliveB.deadC.missingD.born
【小题18】
A.examinedB.searchedC.foundD.tested
【小题19】
A.helpB.harmC.incomeD.money
【小题20】
A.sellingB.speakingC.writingD.listening

John and Bobby joined a wholesale company together just after graduation from college the same year. Both worked very hard. After several years, however, the boss promoted (提升) Bobby to the position of manager but John remained an ordinary worker. John couldn't understand it anymore, gave his resignation(辞呈) to the boss and complained that the boss didn't value hardworking workers, but only promoted those who flattered (奉承)him.
The boss knew John worked very hard for the years. He thought for a moment and said, "Thank you for your criticism(批评), but I have a request. I hope you'll do one more thing for our company before you leave. Perhaps you'll change your mind and take back your resignation."
John agreed. The boss asked him to go and find out anyone selling watermelon on the market. John went and returned soon. He said he had found out a man selling watermelon. The boss asked how much per kg? John shook his head and went back to the market to ask and returned to tell the boss$1.2 per kg.
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 watermelon on the market. Bobby went, returned and said,"Boss, only one person selling watermelon. $1.2 per kg, and $ 10 for 10 kg. He has 340 melons in all, 58 of which are on the table. Every melon weights about 2kg. Bought from the South two days ago, they're fresh and red, good quality."
John was very impressed and realized the difference between himself and Bobby. He decided not to resign but to learn from Bobby.
My dear friends, chances exist in the daily details. For the same matter, a more successful person sees more and farther so that he can find out an opportunity and catch it to achieve his aim.
【小题1】According to the first paragraph, John thought that _____.

A.Bobby was lazy though he was clever
B.it was unfair that the boss just promoted Bobby
C.Bobby wasn't fit to be a manager
D.the boss disliked hardworking workers
【小题2】The boss told John and Bobby to go to find anyone selling watermelon on the market in order to __.
A.show watermelons were in great need on the market
B.test their abilities to make market research
C.make John find out the differences between them two
D.convince John of Bobby's ability to do business
【小题3】It is known from the text that John was hardworking but _____.
A.a little stupidB.a little rudeC.not good at learning D.not thoughtful
【小题4】The story shows such an opinion that _____.
A.a successful person observes and thinks more
B.a successful person is curious and eager to learn
C.the main key to success is to know what you want
D.one's success sometimes is not related to his hard work

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