Farmer John and Farmer Bob were neighbours. For more than 30 years, they had been getting along very well.

Then their good relationship broke. It began with a small thing, then bitter words, and then weeks of silence. One morning Farmer John woke up to find a stream between the two farms. “It must be Bob,” John thought.
Then one day there was a knock on John’s door. He opened it to find a carpenter(木匠) standing at the doorway.
“I’m looking for a few days’ work,” the carpenter said.
“I do have a job for you,” John said. “Look across the stream at that farm. That’s my neighbour Bob. He dug a stream between the two farms. I want you to build a fence—an 8-foot fence. I don’t want to see his place or his face any more. I don’t have such a neighbour!”
The carpenter said, “I think I know what to do, sir, and I’ll be able to do a job that pleases you.”
Farmer John helped the carpenter get the materials(材料) ready and then he was off for the day.
About sunset when the farmer returned, the carpenter had just finished his job. The farmer’s eyes opened wide. There was no fence there at all!
It was a bridge! And the neighbour, Bob, was coming across, with his hand outstretched(伸出). “Hi, John! You’re quite a fellow to build this bridge!”
Then they met in the middle, taking each other’s hands. “I’m terribly sorry for what I have said and done. We should be good to each other.” said Farmer Bob.
Then they turned to see the carpenter, who was ready to go. “No, wait! Stay a few days. I have a lot of other jobs for you,” said Farmer John. “I’d love to stay,” the carpenter said, “but I have more bridges to build.”
【小题1】Just before the carpenter came, John and Bob             each other.

A.didn’t speak toB.were friendly to
C.often fought withD.never had bitter words with
【小题2】 Farmer John asked the carpenter to build a fence because            .
A.he wanted to protect his farmB.he didn’t want to do it himself
C.he wouldn’t like to see BobD.he wanted to find him something to do
【小题3】What does the sentence “You’re quite a fellow to build this bridge!” mean?
A.John was great to build this bridge.
B.John was not good at building bridges.
C.John was foolish to build such a bridge.
D.John should build the bridge earlier.
【小题4】What is the best title for the passage?
A.What a Big Fence!B.A Strong Bridge
C.Three Kind MenD.A Fence or a Bridge?

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.

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

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

3.It is known from the text that John was hardworking but _____.

A.a little stupid       B.a little rude        C.not good at learning D.not thoughtful

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

 

On a summer day, John was sitting on a beach in Hawaii with his parents. The six-year-old child suddenly said he was so lucky because he had so many toys to play with at home.

His surprised parents replied that he was lucky, since a lot of kids didn’t have any toys at all. “How can that be?” John said, confused, but then he said that he would like to get toys for those children. His parents naturally thought their son was just kidding. But as soon as they returned home, John began using his pocket money to buy toys for other kids and asking his friends to do the same. His parents responded by organizing pizza suppers for other families interested in helping other children that can’t afford to buy toys. John thought that he just wanted to cheer those kids up.

John’s parents started to find a place that would allow children as young as six and seven to volunteer. They finally find a day care center for disabled children to let John and his friends visit. They went and played with these kids, playing around the room as if they belonged there.

John and his friends named their work Kids Cheering Kids. John and his friends visited kids at some childcare centers, helping out with a party they organized. They also prepared a performance for children with disabilities. Their activities have drawn public concern.

The spirit of helping is as fresh as it was that day in Hawaii. “The whole purpose,”

John says, “is to make the kids feel better.”

1.Why did John get toys for the children who didn’t have any toy at all?

A.Because he wanted to make them happy.

B.Because he wanted to show off his toys.

C.Because he wanted to share his toys with them.

D.Because he wanted to make friends with them.

2.What was John’s parents’ attitude towards his plan?

A.Positive.          B.Critical.           C.Doubtful.          D.Puzzled.

3.What do we learn about Kids Cheering Kids?

A.It’s a children’s game enjoyed by John and his friends.

B.It’s a project started by John to help other kids.

C.It’s a program performed by John and his friends.

D.It’s an after-school activity planned by John’s friends.

4.What would be the best title for the passage?

A.An unforgettable vacation                 B.A valuable experience

C.Let kids cheer kids                      D.Let kids learn to share

 

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