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  A water bearer in India had two large pots, each hung on each end of a pole which he carried across his neck.One of the pots had a crack(裂缝)in it, and while the other pot was perfect and always delivered a full portion of water at the end of the long walk from the stream to the master's house, the cracked pot arrived only half full.

  This went on daily.The perfect pot was proud of its accomplishment.Of course, the poor cracked pot was ashamed of its own imperfection.After two years of what it perceived to be a bitter failure, it spoke to the water bearer one day by the stream.

  “I am ashamed of myself, and I want to apologise to you.”

  “Why?”asked the bearer.“What are you ashamed of?”

  “I have been able, for these past two years, to deliver only half my load because this crack in my side causes water to leak out all the way back.And you do no get full value for y our efforts”the pot explained.

  The water bearer felt sorry for the old cracked pot, and in his compassion he said, “As we return to the master's house, I want you to notice the beautiful flowers along the path.”

  As they went up the hill, the cracked pot took notice of the sun warming the beautiful wild flowers on the side of the path, and this cheered it a little.

  The bearer said,“Did you notice that there were flowers only on your side of the path, but not on the other pot's side?”That is because I have known about you, and I took advantage of it.I planted flower seeds on your side of the path, and every day while we walked back from the stream, you have watered them.For two years, I have been able to pick these beautiful flowers to decorate my master's table.“Without you being just the way you are, he would not have this beauty to grace his house.”

(1)

Why did the cracked pot feel ashamed?

[  ]

A.

Because it didn't hold water.

B.

Because the water bearer didn't like it.

C.

It couldn't water the flowers well.

D.

Because it could only accomplish half of its load.

(2)

How would the cracked pot feel at the end of the story?

[  ]

A.

Delighted with itself.

B.

Disappointed with itself.

C.

Prouder than the other pot.

D.

Still ashamed of itself.

(3)

Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

[  ]

A.

There were flowers on both sides of the path.

B.

The cracked pot was more useful than the perfect one.

C.

We sometimes don't have to mind too much the way we are.

D.

The water bearer preferred the perfect pot to the cracked one.

(4)

Which of the following proverbs can best go with this passage?

[  ]

A.

Every dog has his day.

B.

Every man has his price.

C.

Every picture tells a story.

D.

Who laughs last is the best.

Alia Sabur, from Northport, N. Y., US, went to college at age 10. And four years later, Sabur became a bachelor of science in. Applied Mathematics summa cum laude(以最优等成绩)from Stony Brook University -- the youngest female in US history to do so.  Her education continued at Drexel University, where she earned a Master of Science and a Doctor of Philosophy (哲学博士) in Materials Science and Engineering.
With an unlimited future ahead of her, Sabur directed her first career choice to teaching. "I really enjoy teaching," she said. She was three days short of her 19th birthday in February, 2008, when she was hired to become a professor at Konkuk University in Seoul, Korea.  This distinction made her the youngest college professor in history, according to the Guinness' Book of Worm Records, beating the previous record held by Colin Maclaurin, a student of Isaac Newton, in 1717.
Although she doesn't start until next month, Sabur has taken up teaching math and physics courses at Southern University in New Orleans. Sabur is old enough to teach in the city, but not to join her fellow professors in a bar after work. In Korea, where the drinking age is 20, she might have more luck.  In traditional Korean culture, children are considered to be 1 year old-when they are born, and add a year to their age every New Year instead of their actual birthday, so in Korea Sabur is considered 20.
On top of her unprecedented (空前的) academic achievements, Sabur has a black belt in Tae Kwon Do (跆拳道黑带). She is also a talented clarinet (竖笛) player who has performed with musicians like Lang Lang and Smash Mouth. So is there anything Sabur can't do?
【小题1】We can learn from the passage that Sabur is ________.

A.America's youngest bachelor of science
B.Drexel University's youngest student
C.the world'syoungest college professor
D.the world's youngest female teacher
【小题2】When Sabur was hired as a professor, her actual age is ________.
A.fourteenB.eighteenC.nineteenD.twenty
【小题3】What does the author mean by saying "she might have more luck" (in Paragraph 3)?
A.Sabur might be permitted to drink in a Korean bar.
B.Sabur would be allowed to attend parties in Korea.
C.Sabur is old enough to teach at Konkuk University.
D.Sabur is lucky to be hired by Konkuk University.
【小题4】According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?
A.Alia Sabur is the youngest female doctor from Stony Brook University.
B.Colin Maclaurin has once been the youngest college professor in the world.
C.In Korea, Alia Sabur is not allowed to drink for she is still underage.
D.Alia Sabur knows anything but Tae Kwon Do.

A water bearer in India had two large pots, each hung on each end of a pole which he carried across his neck. One of the pots had a crack(裂缝) in it, and while the other pot was perfect and always delivered a full portion of water at the end of the long walk from the stream to the master’s house, the cracked pot arrived only half full.

This went on daily. The perfect pot was proud of its accomplishment. Of course, the poor cracked pot was ashamed of its own imperfection. After two years of what it perceived to be a bitter failure, it spoke to the water bearer one day by the stream.

  “I am ashamed of myself, and I want to apologise to you.”

  “Why?” asked the bearer. “What are you ashamed of?”

  “I have been able, for these past two years, to deliver only half my load because this crack in my side causes water to leak out all the way back. And youdo no get full value for y our efforts” the pot explained.

  The water bearer felt sorry for the old cracked pot, and in his compassion he said, “As we return to the master’s house, I want you to notice the beautiful flowers along the path.”

  As they went up the hill, the cracked pot took notice of the sun warming the beautiful wild flowers on the side of the path, and this cheered it a little.

The bearer said, “Did you notice that there were flowers only on your side of the path, but not on the other pot’s side?” That is because I have known about you, and I took advantage of it. I planted flower seeds on your side of the path, and every day while we walked back from the stream, you have watered them. For two years, I have been able to pick these beautiful flowers to decorate my master’s table. Without you being just the way you are, he would not have this beauty to grace his house.”

1.Why did the cracked pot feel ashamed?

  A.Because it didn’t hold water.

  B.Because the water bearer didn’t like it.

  C.It couldn’t water the flowers well.

  D.Because it could only accomplish half of its load.

2.How would the cracked pot feel at the end of the story?

  A.Delighted with itself.    B.Disappointed with itself.

  C.Prouder than the other pot. D.Still ashamed of itself.

3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

  A.There were flowers on both sides of the path.

  B.The cracked pot was more useful than the perfect one.

  C.We sometimes don’t have to mind too much the way we are.

  D.The water bearer preferred the perfect pot to the cracked one.

4.Which of the following proverbs can best go with this passage?

  A.Every dog has his day.    B.Every man has his price.

  C.Every picture tells a story. D.Who laughs last is the best.

 

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