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With excitement we started our small business. No longer were we _1_ to have a weekly paycheck.. We now were on our own to _2_ an income to provide us with the money to live. I was a little _3_ about our ability to do this. But Byron, my wife, believed in our products and believed in our ability to _4.
We invested （投资） heavily in producing a number of products, _5none of them were popular with customers. The market gave us so heavy a _6__ that we hardly made enough money to pay our expenses.
We now had our money _7__ in the booth（货摊） that we had rented for the summer and fall months. We had a lot of money _8_ up in materials. So we did not have enough money to _ _9__ our monthly bills. We were discouraged, and the thoughts of failure ran through our heads.
As we discussed our _10__ , I happened to read the words：“If you have made mistakes ... there is always another chance for you ... you may have a ___11__ start any moment you choose, for this thing we call ‘Failure’ is not falling down, but _12_ down.”
The words reinforced（增强）my determination and Byron’s _13__ that we could succeed. We did fall down, but we were _14_ not to stay down! So, we stepped back and refocused. We came up with new products using remaining __15___. We redesigned our booth. We reconsidered our pricing system. And, we started making enough money to pay our __16__.
If we had done nothing, if we had allowed ourselves to “stay down”, then we would have __17__ But we made the choice to learn from our __18__, and we moved forward with more determination. Those words _19__ a much better idea on failure -- a chance for a fresh start! The most important point here is “choice” because you decide how you __20_ your failure, you decide if you stay down.
1.A. happy B. dangerous C. ready D. safe
2.A. produce B. receive C. reduce D. afford
3.A. excited B. worried C. confused D. confident
4.A. manage B. survive C. succeed D. compete
5.A. unless B. so C. but D. though
6.A. blow B. drop C. push D. surprise
7.A. cost B. spent C. wasted D. paid
8.A.put B. used C. taken D. tied
9.A. cover B. support C. discard D. consider
10.A. plans B. dreams C. expectations D. choices
11.A. good B. fresh C. natural D. sudden
12.A. staying B. coming C. keeping D. going
13.A. belief B. imagination C. suggestion D. requirement
14.A. able B. supposed C. prepared D. determined
15.A. tools B. machines C. materials D. goods
16.A. debts B. bills C. costs D. products
17.A. ended B. missed C. fell D. failed
18.A. performances B. experiences C. mistakes D. promises
19.A. explain B. create C. offer D. prove
20.A. view B. fear C. seize D. discover
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With excitement we started our small business. No longer were we _36_ to have a weekly paycheck.. We now were on our own to _37_ an income to provide us with the money to live. I was a little _38_ about our ability to do this. But Byron, my wife, believed in our products and believed in our ability to _39_ .
We invested （投资） heavily in producing a number of products, _40 _ none of them were popular with customers. The market gave us so heavy a _41__ that we hardly made enough money to pay our expenses.
We now had our money _42__ in the booth（货摊） that we had rented for the summer and fall months. We had a lot of money _43_ up in materials. So we did not have enough money to _ _44__ our monthly bills. We were discouraged, and the thoughts of failure ran through our heads.
As we discussed our _45__ , I happened to read the words：“If you have made mistakes ... there is always another chance for you ... you may have a ___46__ start any moment you choose, for this thing we call ‘Failure’ is not falling down, but _47_ down.”
The words reinforced（增强）my determination and Byron’s _48__ that we could succeed. We did fall down, but we were _49_ not to stay down! So, we stepped back and refocused. We came up with new products using remaining __50___ . We redesigned our booth. We reconsidered our pricing system. And, we started making enough money to pay our __51__ .
If we had done nothing, if we had allowed ourselves to “stay down”, then we would have __52__ But we made the choice to learn from our __53__ , and we moved forward with more determination. Those words _54__ a much better idea on failure -- a chance for a fresh start! The most important point here is “choice” because you decide how you __55__ your failure, you decide if you stay down.
36. A. happy | B. dangerous | C. ready | D. safe |
| B. receive | C. reduce | D. afford |
38. A. excited | B. worried | C. confused | D. confident |
| B. survive | C. succeed | D. compete |
40. A. unless | B. so | C. but | D. though |
41. A. blow | B. drop | C. push | D. surprise |
42. A. cost | B. spent | C. wasted | D. paid |
43.A.put | B. used | C. taken | D. tied |
44. A. cover | B. support | C. discard | D. consider |
45. A. plans | B. dreams | C. expectations | D. choices |
46. A. good | B. fresh | C. natural | D. sudden |
47. A. staying | B. coming | C. keeping | D. going |
48. A. belief | B. imagination | C. suggestion | D. requirement |
| B. supposed | C. prepared | D. determined |
50. A. tools | B. machines | C. materials | D. goods |
51. A. debts | B. bills | C. costs | D. products |
52. A. ended | B. missed | C. fell | D. failed |
53. A. performances | B. experiences | C. mistakes | D. promises |
54. A. explain | B. create | C. offer | D. prove |
| B. fear | C. seize | D. discover |
37. A. produceWith excitement and enthusiasm we started our small business. No longer were we 1 to have a weekly paycheck (工资). We now were on our own to 2 an income to provide us with the money to live. I was a little 3 about our ability to do this. But, Byron believed in our products, and believed in our ability to 4 .
We invested heavily in producing a number of products, 5 none of them are popular with customers. The market gave us so heavy a 6 that we hardly made enough money to pay our expenses.
We now had our money 7 in the booth (货摊) that we had rented for the summer and fall months. We had a lot of money 8 up in materials. So we did not have enough money to 9 our monthly bills. We were discouraged, and the thoughts of failure ran through our heads.
As we discussed our 10 , I happened to read the words by Mary Pickford: "If you have made mistakes... there is always another chance for you... you may have a 11 start any moment you choose, for this thing we call ‘Failure’ is not falling down, but 12 down."
The words strengthen my determination and Byron's 13 that we could succeed. We did fall down, but we were 14 not to stay down! So, we stepped back and refocused. We came up with new products using remaining 15 . We redesigned our booth. We reconsidered our pricing system. And, we started making enough money to pay our 16 .
If we had done nothing, if we allowed ourselves to "stay down", then we would have 17 . But we made the choice to learn from our 18 , and we moved forward with more determination. These words 19 a much better idea on failure ---- a chance for a fresh start! The most important point here is "choice" because you decide how you 20 your failure, you decide if you stay down.
1. A. happy B. willing C. ready D. safe
2. A. produce B. receive C. win D. save
3. A. patient B. worried C. proud D. fond
4. A. work B. survive C. succeed D. compete
5. A. unless B. so C. but D. though
6. A. blow B. gift C. pleasure D. surprise
7. A. lent B. spent C. wasted D. lost
8. A. put B. used C. taken D. tied
9. A. cover B. print C. write D. send
10. A. holidays B. trips C. expectations D. choices
11. A. good B. fresh C. natural D. sudden
12. A. staying B. falling C. lying D. turning
13. A. belief B. imagination C. suggestion D. requirement
14. A. reminded B. supposed C. prepared D. determined
15. A. tools B. machines C. materials D. goods
16. A. debts B. bills C. products D. prices
17. A. died B. hurt C. slept D. failed
18. A. performances B. dreams C. mistakes D. promises
19. A. explain B. create C. offer D. prove
20. A. view B. prevent C. forget D. explore
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Last June my brother 1 a car. He 2 an old motor before, but it 3 several times during the spring. “What you want is a send－hand Mini,” I suggested. “If you give me the money,” he said, “ 4 one tomorrow.” “I can't give you the money,” I replied, “but 5 Aunt Myra? She 6 enough. We 7 her since Christmas but she always hints(暗示) that we 8 go to see her more often.”
We told our parents 9 . They weren't happy about it and asked us 10 . So 11 . But later that some day, something strange 12 . A doctor 13 us that Aunt Myra 14 into hospital for an operation. “ 15 go and see her at the same time,” said my mother. “You two go today, but don't mention the money.”
When we 16 , Aunt Myra 17 “I'm not seriously ill,” she said, “but the doctor insists that 18 to drive my car. You can have it if you promise 19 me to the seaside 20 ”. We agreed, and now we quite enjoy our monthly trips to the coast with Aunt Myra.
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A newspaper flier
Writers! Poets! Photographers! Artists!
Our school newspaper is published monthly from September through May．
We depend on the dedicated efforts of student volunteers．This could mean you!
What Can You Do?
| Poetry Our monthly poetry page features original poetry written by Northfield students．We welcome all types of poetry： ·free verse ·hallads ·haiku | Reviews Help us review current movies，music，and best-selling books by giving us your point of view．Here's your chance to tell everyone your perspective on a book or a science fiction movie． | Current School Events Report on current school events such as the upcoming science fair and the 8th grade trip to the art museum．Get behind the scenes and give everyone a close-up description of the event． |
| Sports We always need students to attend sporting events and give a first-hand account of the game．This job includes a bonus-the sports writer receives free tickets． | Photography Use the school's state-of-the- art camera technology to take pictures for the paper．This is your chance to tell the story of our school through pie! tires． | Cartoons We are always looking for student cartoons．Being published in the Northfield School News and Notes can be the beginning of an impressive art portfolio（作品）． |
| Materials submitted（提交）for publication must include your name and address． Anonymous（无名的）submissions will not be considered． *Questions ? See Mrs. James in Room 216． *Meetings are held every Monday from 3：30p．m．to 4：30p．m．in the library． | ||
How Do You Join?
Turn in a letter of application and a list of any job preferences to Mrs. James.
Deadline: September 5th.
1．The “What Can You Do?” Section is meant to _________．
A．explain the paper's policies and procedures（程序）
B．show example's of student-written news articles
C．provide examples of possible newspaper jobs
D．help students improve their writing abilities
2．A student interested in the “Reviews” section of this flier probably enjoys ________．
A．attending different school academic events
B．reading books and watching movies
C．attending school athletic events
D．taking photos and writing poetry
3．The reader may best infer that the Northfield School News and Notes ________
A．does include materials written by teachers and staff
B．does not charge students for copies of the paper
C．does publish a variety of material that interests students
D．does not allow sixth and seventh graders on the staff
4．The purpose of this flier is to __________.
A．encourage students to write more often
B．persuade students to buy the school paper
C．inform students of upcoming school events
D．get students to work on the school paper
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