Some years ago, an old businessman had a large store in Boston. He wanted a _______to work for him, and he put an advertisement in the _______. The next morning, many boys came to the old man's office, asking for _______.

There was a nail(钉子)in the desk. He took a walking-stick and said, "You each have three chances. _______ who can hit the nail on the head with this stick more than once will _______ the job."

The boys thought it was very _______. They all tried, _______ nobody could make it. Then the old man said, "_______ that I can't take anyone of you." And they left.

The old man kept the advertisement in the newspaper. The next morning, many more boys came. Among them was a thin boy who came for the _______ time--- he came here the day before. This time, the boy hit the nail successfully(成功)for three times. The old man felt __________and asked the boy " __________did you do that?"

"Dear sir," said the boy, "I failed(失败)__________, but it taught me a lot. I went home and practiced __________ something small with a stick till I could do it."

The old man smiled, "You are the boy for me now."

That was a __________ choice(选择). Whatever the boy had to do, he tried his best. And it was not very long __________ he became the best clerk in the store.

1.A.boy B.girl C.man D.woman

2.A.Internet B.radio C.newspaper D.magazine

3.A.the store B.the money C.the advertisement D.the job

4.A.Someone B.Anyone C.Everyone D.No one

5.A.get B.like C.give D.find

6.A.easy B.difficult C.interesting D.impossible

7.A.and B.but C.so D.though

8.A.I'm glad B.I hope C.I'm sorry D.I worry

9.A.first B.second C.third D.fourth

10.A.surprising B.exciting C.surprised D.excited

11.A.what B.why C.how D.where

12.A.years ago B.just now C.yesterday afternoon D.last time

13.A.pushing B.hitting C.knocking D.pulling

14.A.right B.wrong C.bad D.careful

15.A.until B.when C.before D.after

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Mom and dad are two of the most important people in your life. You probably see at least one of them every day and, over your lifetime, they influence you more than anyone else you meet.

Moms and dads need to care for their kids from the minute they're born. It's a parent's job to love and help kids — and most parents will do this as possible as they can, even when the ''kids'' grow up and have children of their own. That means you have many years ahead to share with your mom and dad.

Here are some ways you can stay close, get along, and build a strong relationship (关系):

Spend time together. Don't play a computer game or watch TV by yourself. Ask your mom and dad to play with you, go outside together, play a game, or read a book out loudly. Try to spend more time together.

Share your feelings and ask for help. Many kids say they'd like their parents to help them when they're unhappy. So if you're sad or have a problem, tell your parents and ask for help. They'll be happy to help you.

Be kind and caring. Little things might mean a lot to your mom and dad. You can brighten a parent's day with a hug, a card or a joke. It's also lovely when a kid cleans up his or her room without being asked. It's important to show that you care for each other. Kids and parents show their love by respecting (尊重) each other, and being caring, polite and thoughtful.

Do your best at whatever you do. You don't have to be perfect, but when you do your best, you make your parents proud. It makes them happy to see how you're turning into such a great kid. Why? Because it lets them know you're doing a good job.

1.Do kids' parents in?uence them more than anyone else?

2.What can kids do if they are sad or have a problem?

3.How do kids and parents show their love?

4.What do kids' parents feel when they do their best?

5.What does the passage mainly talk about?

The western world has always been divided into two types of people—the cool and the uncool.It is a _______ that starts in school.The cool kids are good at sports.They are popular with the opposite sex .They are good-looking and people want to _______their style.They can do their homework but they don’t make a big effort.That would not be cool.

The _______ kids are in the other corner of the playground.They are very bright ,but they don’t have great _______ skills ,not popular with the opposite sex and they are _________ at sports .When they are not programming computers or doing calculus(微积分),they are watching shows like the “X Files” .They are known as the geeks(古怪的人).

But the geeks are taking over. Make friends with them now or they will put virus in your computer and _______ your maths homework to ruin.Geeks might not be popular at school, yet they do pass their examinations. They _________good degrees, though they might not be too popular at university.

The most important_________of the 2lst century, computers and IT, has been at least partly created by geeks .Geek heroes like Bill Gates_______ others to follow their example .Being a geek is a way of earning good money .And the creation of the Internet gave them a__________of their own to work and play in, making them a global forca.__________,the effect of the geeks on popular culture has started a new trend.It is now cool to be __________.Geek culture is becoming an important part of general popular culture, in which you __________ is more important than what you look like.

But there are also__________.Geeks were often bullied(欺辱) or laughed at in school. Now a geek may be your __________ .Perhaps it is time for punishment.

1.A.time B.division C.group D.part

2.A.show B.act C.copy D.represent

3.A.uncool B.unimportant C.clever D.strange

4.A.personal B.attractive C.experimental D.social

5.A.tasteless B.careless C.hopeless D.helpless

6.A.introduce B.bring C.prefer D.add

7.A.score B.lack C.take D.save

8.A.discovery B.industry C.progress D.improvement

9.A.excite B.discourage C.demand D.promise

10.A.world B.challenge C.chance D.heaven

11.A.However B.Therefore C.Still D.Besides

12.A.imaginative B.uncool C.attractive D.cool

13.A.remember B.understand C.receive D.know

14.A.dangers B.questions C.possibilities D.wonders

15.A.secretary B.trainee C.friend D.boss

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