I entered a cabinetmaking(家具制造)program. I did...

I entered a cabinetmaking(家具制造)program. I didn’t think I would be good at making furniture. I’m not handy. Nobody in my family is.

I had great teachers, but making furniture is hard. There are so many steps and something can go wrong at each one. I couldn’t even get organized. My toolbox always looked as if a hurricane had gone through it.

I didn’t fully know what I was committed to in the beginning, but I kept attending class. I tried to be wrapped up in math. The projects forced me to solve new kinds of problems. My brain started to build new connections. Working in this new physical manner and giving it 100 percent of my effort had huge benefits for my mental health. I got over my fear of embarrassment and asked for help at every opportunity.

I spent that year truly learning. True learning is the most challenging experience, especially for those of us who are learning a new set of skills. I could understand exactly what was wrong with the furniture I made, but I couldn’t fix those problems. And yet, I kept trying. I failed again and again, until I learned to fail better.

In the end, I finished the program—with honors, no less! My grades were helped by my good written work. I also learned how to use tools. Having to constantly push myself to step outside my comfort zone has made me a more well-rounded person.

Maybe most importantly, the school gave me a more realistic idea of my strengths and limitations. I’m stronger than I thought!

1.What can we know about the author from the first two paragraphs?

A.She had a gift for making furniture. B.She lacked practical skills.

C.She disliked making everything in a mess. D.She went to the program to surprise her family.

2.What was the biggest challenge the author encountered?

A.Physical condition. B.Psychological preparation.

C.To know how to correct mistakes. D.Not being good at math.

3.What do you think of the author?

A.Hard-working and determined. B.Confident and efficient.

C.Cooperative and creative. D.Modest and talented.

4.What did the author benefit most from the project?

A.She won an award for good writing. B.She became stronger both mentally and physically.

C.She became skillful at making furniture. D.She had a better understanding of herself.

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You didn ’ t let me drive. If we _____ in turn, you ______ so tired.

A. has left; comes 　　　　　　　　 B. drove; wouldn’t have got

C. were driving; wouldn’t get D. had driven; wouldn’t have got

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I think that's unlikely to happen, but if that ______ occur, both America's and China's interest would be severely damaged.

A．should            B．could             C．would            D．might

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I think that's unlikely to happen, but if that ______ occur, both America's and China's interest would be severely damaged.

A．should            B．could             C．would            D．might

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Watson entered Mr. Smith's office. The boss was a hard man. He fired people who didn't do well without giving them a second chance.

"Watson," said Mr. Smith, "this past year your department hasn't earned money. We're going to drop that department. It's finished. I’m sorry, —but you'll have to go." "But, sir — if I just had a little more time. For the moment I need the job to keep my son at Riverside School."

"What's that!" said the boss. "Riverside! I didn't know you had a boy there. That's an expensive school for a man with your salary."

"I know, sir. But he likes it there so much! He's a star athlete and the best boxer in the school. The boys call him Champ there."

The boss sat perfectly still for a long time — a faraway (恍惚的) look in his eyes. Then, suddenly, he said, "We've got to close your department, Watson. But you'll take over a new job in another department. It means longer hours—maybe more pay. Now get out. You're here for life."

Watson got out, with surprise on his face. Then the boss took a letter from the top drawer of his desk. It was Herbie's last letter from Riverside School —written a few days before he died. He had read it over and over again with sick pain. The letter read:

I can’t say the boys here are any nicer to me than the others were. I guess it's the same everywhere when you're a cripple (跛脚的人). But don't worry about me, Dad. They've got a good chemistry department here. And there’s one boy here who is really great. He's a track star and boxing champ (冠军) and just tops in chemistry. The boys call him Champ. He made them stop throwing my books around. And he knocked a boy down who hit me. He is the best friend I ever had. Dad, when I grow up, 1 want to do something for Champ. Something big — that he won’ t even know about.

Your son,

Herbie

1.Mr. Smith wanted to fire Watson because _____.

A. Watson would take over a new job in another department

B. Watson had his son study in Riverside School

C. Watson's son knocked a boy down who hit Herbie

D. Watson's department didn't earn money that year

2.We can learn from the text that _____.

A. Mr. Smith didn't know that Champ was Watson's son at first

B. Mr. Smith was told not to fire Watson by Herbie

C. Mr. Smith decided to give Watson another chance in no time

D. Mr. Smith wanted to realize Champ's dream

3.According to the text, which words can best describe Mr. Smith?

A. Selfish and greedy.

B. Sympathetic and grateful.

C. Hardworking and strict.

D. Easy-going and optimistic.

4.The author wrote the text in order to _____.

A. share a moving story with us

B. make our children enjoy life

C. provide us with tips on work

D. help us to deal with our boss

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Watson entered Mr. Smith's office. The boss was a hard man. He fired people who didn't do well without giving them a second chance.

“Watson, ” said Mr. Smith, “this past year your department hasn't earned money. We're going to drop that department. It's finished. I'm sorry, —but you'll have to go.” “But, sir—if I just had a little more time. For the moment I need the job to keep my son at Riverside School.”

“What's that!” said the boss. “Riverside! I didn't know you had a boy there. That's an expensive school for a man with your salary.”

“I know, sir. But he likes it there so much！He's a star athlete and the best boxer in the school. The boys call him Champ (冠军) there.”

The boss sat perfectly still for a long time—a faraway (恍惚的) look in his eyes. Then, suddenly, he said, “We've got to close your department, Watson. But you'll take over a new job in another department. It means longer hours—maybe more pay. Now get out. You're here for life.”

Watson got out, with surprise on his face. Then the boss took a letter from the top drawer of his desk. It was Herbie's last letter from Riverside School—written a few days before he died. He had read it over and over again with sick pain. The letter read:

I can't say the boys here are any nicer to me than the others were. I guess it's the same everywhere when you're a cripple (跛脚的人).

But don't worry about me, Dad. They've got a good chemistry department here. And there's one boy here who is really great. He's a track star and boxing champ and just tops in chemistry. The boys call him Champ. He made them stop throwing my books around. And he knocked a boy down who hit me. He is the best friend I ever had. Dad, when I grow up, I want to do something for Champ. Something big—that he won't even know about.

Your son

Herbie

1.Why did Mr. Smith want to fire Watson?

A. Because Watson would take over a new job in another department.

B. Because Watson had his son study in Riverside School.

C. Because Watson's son knocked a boy down who hit Herbie.

D. Because Watson's department didn't earn money that year.

2.What can we learn from the text ?

A. Mr.Smith didn't know that Champ was Watson's son at first.

B. Mr.Smith was told not to fire Watson by Herbie.

C. Mr.Smith decided to give Watson another chance in no time.

D. Mr.Smith wanted to realize Champ's dream.

3.According to the text，which words can best describe Mr.Smith?

A. Sympathetic and grateful.　　 B. Selfish and greedy.

C. Hardworking and strict.　　 D. Easy－going and optimistic.

4.The author wrote the text in order to ________.

A. make our children enjoy life　　 B. share a moving story with us

C. provide us with tips on work　　 D. help us to deal with our boss

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All his attention _____ on the computer game, he even didn’t notice his mother enter the room.

A. has been fixed  B. was fixing  C. was fixed    D. fixed

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With his attention _____ on his book, he didn’t notice me enter his study.

A. focusing       B. focused       C. to focus      D. focus

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31. All his attention______on the computer game, so he even didn't notice his mother enter the room.

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— Why didn’t you watch the program “Where are we going, Dad?”?

— It was because something was wrong with the web TV _______ too many users were receiving it．

A． which　　　 　　　　 B． that

C． through that　　　　 D． through which

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