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Quite by chance one day, I 4 a real tramp. He is such a rare sight these days that I stopped and 5 him from some distance away. He was dressed just as a tramp would be, in patched trousers and a jacket many sizes 6 big for him. On his head there was a shabby hat and his boots were so worn that they were almost coming 7 pieces. But the man himself looked 8 , as if he had not a care in the world. He put down a small bag by the front gate, and began 9 a sign left by a previous(先前的) caller. Although the sign was 10 to me, it must have been favorable to him, for his face lit up with 11 . He entered the gate and rang the bell. When the door opened, I saw him 12 his hat. But the conversation that took place was very 13 indeed, for before he said a few words, the door shut loudly in his face. I felt very sorry for him 14 he walked sadly out of the house. But just as quickly, his face lit up again and he moved 15 towards the gate. 16 he stopped, looked at the sign and shook 17 seriously as if he had made a big mistake. Digging deep into his pockets, he took out a piece of 18 , rubbed out the existing sign and 19 a new one in its place. Then he 20 his things and began walking to the next house, whistling as he went along.
1. A. prove B. suggest C. explain D. warn
2. A. fellows B. readers C. families D. masters
3. A. calls B. cook C. quarrel D. visits
4. A. came across B. came over C. went through D. went over
5. A. saw B. noticed C. watched D. examined
6. A. as B. about C. too D. so
7. A. from B. to C. in D. by
8. A. happy B. unhappy C. disappointed D. anxious
9. A. drawing B. wiping C. using D. studying
10. A. meaningless B. known C. interesting D. new
11. A. anger B. hope C. satisfaction D. fear
12. A. rise B. pull C. hold B. push
13. A. discouraging B. short C. successful D. special
14. A. since B. though C. after D. as
15. A. slowly B. directly C. sadly D. angrily
16. A. Where B. There C. When D. So
17. A. his hands B. the gate C. his head D. a tree
18. A. chalk B. wood C. bread D. cake
18. A. changed B. formed C. developed D. made
20. A. found B. held C. looked for D. collected
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Signs made up mainly of circles, crosses, or arrows, can occasionally be seen at the entrance of a house. They 1 that a tramp(流浪汉) has been there. This special sign-language is often used by tramps to tell their 2 whether the people living in a certain house are hospitable(好客的) or unfriendly, and to save them the trouble of making unnecessary 3 .
Quite by chance one day, I 4 a real tramp. He is such a rare sight these days that I stopped and 5 him from some distance away. He was dressed just as a tramp would be, in patched trousers and a jacket many sizes 6 big for him. On his head there was a shabby hat and his boots were so worn that they were almost coming 7 pieces. But the man himself looked 8 , as if he had not a care in the world. He put down a small bag by the front gate, and began 9 a sign left by a previous(先前的) caller. Although the sign was 10 to me, it must have been favorable to him, for his face lit up with 11 . He entered the gate and rang the bell. When the door opened, I saw him 12 his hat. But the conversation that took place was very 13 indeed, for before he said a few words, the door shut loudly in his face. I felt very sorry for him 14 he walked sadly out of the house. But just as quickly, his face lit up again and he moved 15 towards the gate. 16 he stopped, looked at the sign and shook 17 seriously as if he had made a big mistake. Digging deep into his pockets, he took out a piece of 18 , rubbed out the existing sign and 19 a new one in its place. Then he 20 his things and began walking to the next house, whistling as he went along.
1. A. prove B. suggest C. explain D. warn
2. A. fellows B. readers C. families D. masters
3. A. calls B. cook C. quarrel D. visits
4. A. came across B. came over C. went through D. went over
5. A. saw B. noticed C. watched D. examined
6. A. as B. about C. too D. so
7. A. from B. to C. in D. by
8. A. happy B. unhappy C. disappointed D. anxious
9. A. drawing B. wiping C. using D. studying
10. A. meaningless B. known C. interesting D. new
11. A. anger B. hope C. satisfaction D. fear
12. A. rise B. pull C. hold B. push
13. A. discouraging B. short C. successful D. special
14. A. since B. though C. after D. as
15. A. slowly B. directly C. sadly D. angrily
16. A. Where B. There C. When D. So
17. A. his hands B. the gate C. his head D. a tree
18. A. chalk B. wood C. bread D. cake
18. A. changed B. formed C. developed D. made
20. A. found B. held C. looked for D. collected
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There is a small shop about 200 meters from where I live that sells groceries, meat and other basic necessities. About 10 yearsa ago, there was a beggar who would go into the shop every day and ask the owner for a 1 . The owner, 2 he would love to help, simply didn’t have any jobs availabe, so he kept 3 the man’s office.
This situation continued 4 for a few months, until the owner 5 to give the homeless man a job which 6 sweeping outside the shop. Every single day form 5 a.m, the homeless man was there doing the very 7 he could for the 8 , making it the community’s favourite, even though it did earn him pennies. 9 , the owner saw how good a job the man was doing and gave him a job working 10 a cashier(收银员). He was watched closely to make sure that he didn’t 11 any of the money received from the sales. He was still homeless, after all. The homeless man did a/an 12 job as a cashier for over 2 years, and did such a good job that he was promoted to 13 the finances for the whole shop.
To my 14 , this was the arrangements up until 2 years ago, when the owner 15 . In his will, he only had one 16 , to give the whole shop to the now stable, “homeless” man. Now, I could walk into that shop and see him working as hard as 17 , with his own business that is still 18 and active 10 years after getting his job as a sweeper.
From this story, we can probably get the inspiration: work hard and give everything your best effort, even if it isn’t your 19 situation, it very well may turn out to 20 some day in the future.
1. A.coin B. home C.job D.meal
2. A.although B.unless C.because D.if
3. A.expecting B.considering C.accepting D.refusing
4. A.again B.often C.weekly D.daily
5. A.offered B.agreed C.planned D.failed
6. A.meant B.involved C.included D.trained
7. A.best B.least C.better D.less
8. A.family B.owner C.interest D.moment
9. A.Suddenly B.Fortunately C.Quietly D. Eventually
10. A.for B.with C.as D.like
11. A.lose B.pocket C.spend D.save
12. A.honest B.loyal C.fantastic D.kind
13. A.guard B.raise C.provide D.manage
14. A.knowledge B.mind C.scare D.joy
15. A.got tired B.became old C.passed away D.gave up
16. A.thought B.purpose C.request D.suggestion
17. A.ever B.necessary C.expected D.required
18. A.big B.new C. shabby D. popular
19. A.ideal B.current C.own D.financial
20. A.become B.be C.happen D.do
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Cindy Sydney is the founder of C&S Paving Inc.(铺路公司) in Miami, USA. In the following account, she recalls the job that challenged her 31 and skill but left her flying high.
"When the Miami Airport was under 32 in 1979, we were a new company struggling to make it. National Car Rental wanted to have 2,500 square meters of dirt paved 33 the cars could be on site _34 the airport opened, and the official opening was only ten days away! 35 other local paving company wanted to do the job, stating it couldn't be done in such a _36__ time.
"Because we were new and really needed the work, we were 37 to try harder. We gave National Car Rental our offer and _38 our best effort to get the job finished within ten days. We also 39 them that if we failed, they would be no worse off, 40 they had plenty to gain if we succeeded.
"We got the job and immediately went into 41 . Working at night needed lights, so I rented a machine to produce electricity for the site. Our 42 challenge was to keep the rock mixture 43 enough. All the available water wagons(洒水车) were rented out for the airport construction, and we certainly couldn't 44 to buy a new one. Instead, I got a special 45 to rent fire engine hoses(消防水龙带) and connect them to nearby hydrant(消防栓); then I 46 held one of those hoses to 47 down the rock.
"Those ten days were filled with challenges that _48 one creative idea after another. Nine days later, the night before the airport opened, National Car Rental was the only company that had cars on the parking lot.
"The key to our success was having the 49 to take on any job and then being 50 in our approach to getting it done."
31. A. kindness B. patience C. imagination D. experience
32. A. construction B. repair C. control D. development
33. A. after B. as C. for D. so
34. A. while B. since C. where D. when
35. A. Some B. Any C. No D. Every
36. A. short B. vacant C. initial D. regular
37. A. able B. nervous C. afraid D. willing
38. A. supported B. promised C. continued D. improved
39. A. asked B. surprised C. reminded D. demanded
40. A. though B. but C. as D. unless
41. A. discussion B. action C. practice D. production
42. A. next B. first C. past D. previous
43. A. cold B. wet C. loose D. clean
44. A. swear B. delay C. consult D. afford
45. A. excuse B. order C. permit D. reason
46. A. exactly B. personally C. angrily D. hardly
47. A. pull B. knock C. hit D. water
48. A. required B. mixed C. followed D. formed
49. A. courage B. interest C. hope D. chance
50. A. shabby B. efficient C. creative D. urgent
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Cindy Sydney is the founder of C&S Paving Inc.(铺路公司) in Miami, USA. In the following account, she recalls the job that challenged her 31 and skill but left her flying high.
"When the Miami Airport was under 32 in 1979, we were a new company struggling to make it. National Car Rental wanted to have 2,500 square meters of dirt paved 33 the cars could be on site 34 the airport opened, and the official opening was only ten days away! 35 other local paving company wanted to do the job, stating it couldn't be done in such a _36__ time.
"Because we were new and really needed the work, we were 37 to try harder. We gave National Car Rental our offer and _38 our best effort to get the job finished within ten days. We also 39 them that if we failed, they would be no worse off, 40 they had plenty to gain if we succeeded.
"We got the job and immediately went into 41 . Working at night needed lights, so I rented a machine to produce electricity for the site. Our 42 challenge was to keep the rock mixture 43 enough. All the available water wagons(洒水车) were rented out for the airport construction, and we certainly couldn't 44 to buy a new one. Instead, I got a special 45 to rent fire engine hoses(消防水龙带) and connect them to nearby hydrant(消防栓); then I 46 held one of those hoses to 47 down the rock.
"Those ten days were filled with challenges that _48 one creative idea after another. Nine days later, the night before the airport opened, National Car Rental was the only company that had cars on the parking lot.
"The key to our success was having the 49 to take on any job and then being 50 in our approach to getting it done."
31. A. kindness B. patience C. imagination D. experience
32. A. construction B. repair C. control D. development
33. A. after B. as C. for D. so
34. A. while B. since C. where D. when
35. A. Some B. Any C. No D. Every
36. A. short B. vacant C. initial D. regular
37. A. able B. nervous C. afraid D. willing
38. A. supported B. promised C. continued D. improved
39. A. asked B. surprised C. reminded D. demanded
40. A. though B. but C. as D. unless
41. A. discussion B. action C. practice D. production
42. A. next B. first C. past D. previous
43. A. cold B. wet C. loose D. clean
44. A. swear B. delay C. consult D. afford
45. A. excuse B. order C. permit D. reason
46. A. exactly B. personally C. angrily D. hardly
47. A. pull B. knock C. hit D. water
48. A. required B. mixed C. followed D. formed
49. A. courage B. interest C. hope D. chance
50. A. shabby B. efficient C. creative D. urgent
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