An elderly (年长的,老的,渐老的) builder was ready to retire. He told his employer of his plans to leave the house building business and live a more comfortable life with his wife. He would miss the paycheck,but he needed to retire. They could manage.

The employer was sorry to see his good worker go and asked if he could build just one more house as a personal favor. The builder said yes,but at that time it was easy to see that his heart was not in his work. He built it carelessly and used poor materials. It was an unfortunate way to end his career.

When the builder finished his work,the employer came to him and handed the front door key to the builder. "This is your house," he said. "My gift to you."

What a shock!What a shame!If he had only known he was building his own house,he would have done it all so differently. Now he had to live in the home he had built!

So it is with us. Sometimes we build our lives carelessly,willing to put up less than the best. At important points we do not give the job our best effort. Then with a shock we find that we are now living in the house we have built. If we had realized it before,we would have done it differently.

Think of yourself as the builder. Think about your house. Each day you hammer a nail,place a board,or set up a wall. Build wisely. It is the only life you will ever build. Even if you can live for only one day more,that day is worthy to be lived well. Life is a do-it-yourself project.

Who could say it more clearly? Your life today is the result of your attitudes and the choices in the past. Your life tomorrow will be the result of your attitudes and the choices you make today.

(   ) 6. Why did the builder want to retire?

   A. Because he missed the paycheck.

   B. Because he wanted to have more free time with his family.

   C. Because he was too old.

   D. Because his boss was not kind.

(   ) 7. What does the underlined sentence mean?

   A. At the beginning,one should try the best to choose the best job,so he will have happy life.

   B. One should be good to his boss,so he will live a happy life.

   C. Work hard,think more,and one will be a happy life.

   D. What you did in the past will lead to your life today.

(   ) 8. How did the builder feel at last?

   A. He was very happy when he got the house.

   B. He was very sorry because of his last work.

   C. He was thankful because he was a good builder.

   D. He lived a lonely life.

(   ) 9. What can we learn from the builder?

   A. Try to be a good worker.

   B. Live a comfortable life.

   C. The best choice is to leave.

   D. Try your best even if it's the last work.

(   ) 10. Which is the best title for the passage?

   A. Live in a House You Build

   B. An Elderly Builder

   C. An Clever Employer

   D. A Bad House

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