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  One of the quahlies that most people admire in others isthe willingness to admit one's mistakes.It is extremely hardsometimes to say a simple thing like “I was wrong about that,”and it is even harder to say,“I was wrong,and you were rightabout that.”

  I had an experience recently with someone admitting tome that he had made a mistake fifteen years ago.He told mehe had been the manager of a certain store in the neighborhoodwhere I grew up,and he asked me if I remembered the eggcartons(in many countries,eggs are sold by the dozen and areput in cartons.).Then he related an incident and I began toremember unclearly the incident he was describing.

  I was about eight years old at the time.I went into the store with my mother to do some shopping.On that particular day.I must have found my way to the food department wherethe incident took place.

  There must have been a special sale on eggs that day because there were lots of eggs in dozen and half-dozen cartons.The cartons were put three or four feet high.I must have stopped in front of the piles of egg cartons.Just then awoman came by pushing her shopping cart and knocked off the cartons.Forsome reason,I decided it was up to me to put theeggs back together,so I went to work.

  The manager heard the noise and came rushing over tosee what had happened.When he appeared,I was on myknees looking at some of the cartons to see if any of the egg were broken,but to him it looked as though I was the on who just did it.He severely reprimanded me and wanted meto pay for any broken eggs.I tried to explain,but it did no good.Even though I quickly forgot all about the incident,it is plain that the manager did not.

(1)

According to this passage,many people will have a good opinion of those who________

[  ]

A.

have never made any mistakes

B.

often make mistakes but correct them in no time

C.

admit their mistakes

D.

forget other people's mistakes easily

(2)

Which is the correct order of the following events?

a.I forgot all about the incident.

b.I went into the store.

c.woman knocked off the egg cartons.

d.I stood in front of the egg cartons.

e.The manager reminded me of the incident.

f.The manager didn't believe my explanation.

g.I picked up the unbroken eggs.

[  ]

A.

b d g c a f e

B.

b d c g f e a

C.

b c d g e f a

D.

b d c g f a e

(3)

The underlined word“reprimanded”in the last par graph most probably means“________”

[  ]

A.

frightened

B.

scolded

C.

warned

D.

comforted

(4)

The best title for this passage should be ________

[  ]

A.

A Case of Mistake

B.

The Manager I Never Forget

C.

The Manager and I

D.

An Incident 15 Years Ago

Complete the following passage by using the words in the box.Each word can only be used once.Note that there is one word more than you need.

A.promote       B.challenging    C.generally    D.rewarding    E. politely

F. immigrants     G. competitive    H. traditional   I. authority      J. disagree

Most people agree that the direct, assertive(过分自信的)American personality is a virtue, but it sometimes surprises foreigners.In many cultures, respect for older people or those in positions of   1   keeps others from expressing their true feelings.But in the US, children often argue with their parents, students may   2   with their teachers, and citizens may express opposition to the actions of the government.If the meat is too tough to chew, the diner can complain to the waiter; if the boss makes a mistake, an employee will   3   point it out.

Some straight talk about the American character must include the admission that Americans have their faults.The extremely   4   nature of Americans is probably their worst fault.Of course, competition isn’t always bad.As a matter of fact, it can   5   excellence by encouraging individuals and businesses to try to do their best. But the desire to get ahead of others sometimes causes people to do things that are unkind and even dishonest.Also, Americans admire what is practical, fast, efficient, and fresh.Sometimes they fail to understand and appreciate practices that have greater respect for more   6   , leisurely ways of doing things.On the other hand, people from other cultures may dislike the practical,   7   American lifestyles.

Despite culture differences, most foreigners give Americans credit for their virtues.Americans are   8   viewed as friendly, adaptable, energetic, and kindhearted.Most newcomers to the US like Americans, and the feeling is usually mutual(共有的).Perhaps the greatest American virtue is a deep interest in new ideas and new people. In a nation of   9  , the foreigner does not remain an outsider for long.

One of the qualities that most people admire in others is the willingness to admit one’s mistakes. It is extremely hard sometimes to say a simple thing like “I was wrong about that ,”and it is even harder to say, “I was wrong, and you were right about that.”I had an experience recently with someone admitting to me that he had made a mistake fifteen years ago .He told me he had been the manager of a cartons (纸箱).Then he talked of an incident and I began to remember the incident he was describing.

I was about eight years old at the time, and I had gone into the store with my mother to do the weekly grocery shopping. On that particular day, I must have found my way to the food department where the incident took place.

There must have been a special sale on eggs that day because there was a big show of eggs in dozen and half-dozen cartons. The cartons were put three or four feet high. I must have stopped in front of them to admire the show. Just then a woman came by pushing her grocery cart and knocked off the pile of cartons. For some reason, I decided it was up to me to put the cartons back together, so I went to work.

The manager heard the noise and came rushing over to see what had happened. When he appeared, I was on my knees checking some of the cartons to see if any of the eggs were broken, but to him it looked as if I was the person who was to blame .He severely reprimanded and wanted me to pay for those broken eggs. My face turned red and I tried to explain, but it did no good. Even though I quickly forgot the incident, but the manager did not.

51.   How old was the author when he wrote this article?

A. About 8 years old     B. About 18 years old

C. About 23 years old    D. About 15 years old

52. According to this passage, many people will admire who ______.

A. have never made any mistakes       B. often make mistakes but correct them in no time

C. admit their mistakes               D. forget other people's mistakes easily

53. Which is the correct order of the following?  

a. I forgot all about the incident. 

b. I went into the store.

c. A woman knocked off the egg cartons.

d. I stood in front of the egg cartons.

e. The manager reminded me of the incident.

f. The manager didn't believe my explanation.

g. I picked up the unbroken eggs.

A. b; d; g; c; a; f; e   B. b; d; c; g; f; e; a    C. b; c; d ;g; e; f; a   D. b; d; c; g; f; a; e

54. The word “reprimanded” in the last paragraph most exactly means “_______”.

A. frightened        B. scolded         C. suprised         D. comforted

55. The best title for this passage should be________.

A. A Case of Mistake                  B. The Manager I Never Forget

C. The Manager and I                  D. An Incident 15 Years Ago

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