Question

During his college years, Rogers spent his summer holidays at an Idaho logging camp (伐木场). When Roy, the manager, had to leave for a few days, he put Rogers in charge. "What if the workers refuse to follow my orders?" Rogers asked. He thought of Tony, a worker who was always giving the other men a hard time. "Fire them," Roy said. Then, as if reading Rogers’ mind, he added, "I suppose you want to fire Tony if you get the chance. I’d feel bad about that. Tony is the most reliable worker I’ve ever had. I know he complains a lot, but he comes first and leaves last. There has not been an accident on the hill where he works for eight years." Rogers took over the manager’s job the next day. He went to Tony and spoke to him, "Tony, did you know that I’m in charge today?" Tony didn’t show any respect or interest. "I was going to fire you because you once gave me a hard time, but I want you to know I’m not," he told Tony, adding what Roy had said. When Rogers finished, tears streamed down Tony’s face. That day Tony worked harder than ever before —and he smiled for the first time! Rogers went back to school after that summer. Twelve years later he met Tony again. He was in charge of one of the largest logging companies in the West. Rogers asked him how he managed to become so successful. Tony replied, "If it were not for that time you spoke to me back in Idaho, I would not be myself today. That one minute changed my whole life." Have you got one minute to appreciate someone? It can make a difference for a lifetime.

1. 1.
   Which of the following statements about Tony is TRUE?
   1. A.
      He didn’t care about his work.
   2. B.
      He never showed respect to his co-workers.
   3. C.
      Nobody liked Tony because of his bad temper.
   4. D.
      He worked hard but he always complained.
2. 2.
   The manager’s attitude towards Tony is _____.
   1. A.
      strict     
   2. B.
      doubtful  
   3. C.
      satisfied     
   4. D.
      negative
3. 3.
   Rogers changed his mind and didn’t fire Tony because _______.
   1. A.
      Tony smiled at him
   2. B.
      he learned more about Tony’s work
   3. C.
      Roy didn’t give him the power to fire anyone
   4. D.
      Tony didn’t give him a hard time anymore
4. 4.
   What can we learn from Tony’s success?
   
   1. A.
      It’s never too late to learn.           
   2. B.
      Well begun is half done.
   3. C.
      It’s necessary to work with a wise boss.
   4. D.
      It’s important to recognize others’ good qualities.

Answer 1

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