Albert was just a worker in an oil company in...

Albert was an ordinary worker in an oil company in America. His workmates gave a nickname（绰号）“Four dollars a bucket of oil” below his name whenever and wherever he wrote down his name.

As time went by, people forgot his real name. Later, when Rockefeller, the board chairman(董事长)of the oil company, heard of it, he was very surprised, so he invited Albert to come to his office.

“Some people give you a nickname for ‘Four dollars a bucket’. Why aren’t you angry?” asked Rockefeller with some puzzlement in his eyes.

“Oh! Mr. Rockefeller! I like this nickname very much, because ‘Four dollars a bucket’ is our company’s advertisement. As long as someone calls me‘ Four dollars a bucket’ once, I think it’s free advertisement for our company. It’s not necessary for me to get angry. Don’t you think so , Mr. Rockefeller?”

“Oh! What a wonderful man!” Rockefeller said excitedly when hearing Albert’s words “Young man! Work harder, you must be successful in the future! I believe in you!”

Five years later, Albert became the second board chairman after Rockefeller.

Later Albert said in one of his reports, “I don’t think we should feel frustrated when we have no way to do the world-shaking things. We should treat everything actively because maybe our future success will begin from a small thing!”

1.What was Albert in The oil company at the beginning?

A．A worker.         B．An assistant.        C．A manager.        D．The second board chairman.

2.Why wasn’t Albert angry about his nickname?

A．He liked to have a nickname.               B．It could make his workmates happy.

C．He could become famous.                 D．It was a free advertisement for his company.

3.What is the main idea of this passage?

A．Rockefeller asked young people to work harder.

B．It’s very important to do small things well.

C．You can’t get angry when someone calls your nickname.

D．You should make more advertisements for your company.

4.What would be the best title for this passage?

A．I Believe in You                         B．Albert and Rockefeller

C．Four Dollars a Bucket                    D．The Second Board Chairman

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Albert was just a worker in an oil company in America. His workmates gave a nickname(绰号) "Four dollars a bucket(桶)" to him, for he was always used to leaving an advertisement(广告)of his company "Four dollars a bucket of oil" below his name.

As time went by, people forgot his real name. Later, when Rockefeller, the boss of the oil company, heard of it, he was very surprised, so he asked Albert to come to his office.

"Some people give you a nickname 'Four dollars a bucket'. Why aren't you angry?" asked Rockefeller with some puzzle in his eyes.

"Oh! Mr. Rockefeller! I like this nickname very much because 'Four dollars a bucket' is our company's advertisement. As long as someone calls me 'Four dollars a bucket', I think it's a free advertisement for our company. I have no reason to get angry. Don't you think so, Mr. Rockefeller?"

"Oh! What a fantastic man!" Rockefeller said when hearing Albert's words. "Young man, keep working hard! You must succeed in the future for treating everything actively! I believe in you!"

Albert thanked Rockefeller and left. He kept working hard and being happy about what happened to him. About five years later, Albert became the second boss after Rockefeller.

What does the text mainly tell us?

A.A story about "Four dollars a bucket".

B.The friendship between Albert and Rockefeller.

C.A positive attitude will bring us lots of advantages.

D.The introduction of the second boss of the company.

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David was a successful young man who worked in a large company in a big city in America. His favorite hobby was fishing. But it was several years since he had last gone fishing. He was too busy to get a chance to practice.

Then one summer he decided to go on vacation to a village where there were a lot of streams(河流). “I ought to be able to have some good fishing there,” he said to himself confidently (自信地) and made good preparations for fishing.

The next morning after he arrived there, he walked to the nearest stream with his fishing rod (杆). To his surprise, he saw an old man standing beside the water, doing nothing. So he asked him whether it was a private stream. The old man answered that it was not a private stream and everyone could fish there, so David said to him, “ Well, then it won’t be fined(罚款)if I catch some fish here, will it?”

“Oh, no,” answered the old man. “It won’t be, but it will be a miracle(奇迹).”

1.David hadn’t gone fishing for a long time because_____________________.

A. he didn’t like fishing

B. he was not good at it

C. he was too busy

D. he couldn’t find a place for fishing

2. What did David expect when he decided to go on vacation?

A. He wanted to visit some beautiful villages.

B. He planned to go swimming in some streams.

C. He decided to meet some old friends.

D. He wanted to enjoy fishing there.

3.What did the old man mean by the word “miracle”?

A. He didn’t think David would catch any fish in that stream.

B. It was wonderful to catch some fish there.

C. David was not allowed to fish there.

D. The fish in the stream were very smart.

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Once upon a time, there lived a man who owned a big company. Several years later, his health became worse, so the man decided to choose one of his sons to take his place. He gave each of them a box and said, “I want you to fill your box with something that you believe is the most valuable part of our company. Bring your box back to me in five days.”

The day came. The first son filled his box with the company ledger（账本）. “There is nothing better than this. It is the best thing to show our success.” he said.

“Good!” the father said. “What about yours?” He turned to the second son.

“I put a lot of money in it because money allows our company to work well and allows us to give our workers higher pay. In addition, we can live a comfortable life.” answered the second son.

“Oh.” the father said unhappily. Then he asked his youngest son. “Let me see your box.”

“My box is empty!”

“Didn’t you find anything valuable in our company?” the father asked angrily.

“Sorry. I just couldn’t place the most valuable thing I found in a box. What size box can hold the loyalty（忠诚）of our workers and customers? And how can I place inside a box the most valuable thing for me: the love of you and mother?” answered the youngest son.

The man was deeply moved by his youngest son who placed love in the first place. Clearly, he made the decision easily. In life, nothing can be compared with love from our parents and people around us.

1.Why did the man decide to choose one of his sons to take his place？

A.Because he was not in good health.

B.Because he was too busy.

C.Because his sons didn’t have work.

D.Because he didn’t want to work.

2.How did the man feel when he saw the second son put some money in the box?

A.Surprised. B.Amazed. C.Excited. D.Upset.

3.What did the youngest son put in the box?

A.A book. B.Money. C.Nothing. D.A smaller box.

4.Who do you think would take the man’s place?

A.The first son. B.The second son. C.The youngest son. D.No one.

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Paul had just left college and was offered an interview for a position in a company in New York. As he needed to move from Texas to New York if he got the job, he wanted to talk about the decision with someone before accepting it. But his parents had died. He remembered that his father had suggested he should turn to an old friend of his family if he needed advice.

The older man said, “Go to New York and have the interview. But I want you to go on a train and I want you to get a private compartment(车厢). Don’t take anything to write with, anything to listen to or anything to read, and don’t talk to anybody except when you order the meal. Call me when you get to New York and I will tell you what to do next.”

At first, Paul followed the advice closely. The trip took two days. As he had brought along nothing to do, he quickly became bored. He realized he was being forced into quite time – he could do nothing but think. About three hours outside New York City he broke the rules, asked for a pencil and paper and kept writing down the thoughts until the train arrived in New York.

Paul called the family friend from the train station.

“Thank you, Uncle I know what you wanted. You wanted me to think. And now I know what to do.” “I guessed you could understand my idea, Paul,” came the reply, “Good luck.”

Now, years later, Paul runs a company in New York. And he always spends a couple of days being alone with no phone, no television and no people to think quietly.

1.Paul would go to New York for __________.

A. a conference     B. a visit          C. education            D. an interview

2.We can know from the passage that _______.

A. Paul had worked in Texas for three years.

B. the older man advised Paul to go by air

C. Paul broke the rules before arriving in New York.

D. Now Paul runs companies both in New York and Texas.

3.According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?

A. Paul had a talk with a clever man during the trip.

B. The older man’s advice influenced Paul greatly.

C. Paul only brought a pencil and paper with him.

D. The older man lived in New York.

4.What would be the best title for the passage?

A. Time to be quiet                  B. You’re not alone

C. Studying in the Journey           D. Friends are useful

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Henry was an office worker in a big city. He worked very hard and enjoyed traveling in his holidays.

He usually went to the seaside, but one year he saw an advertisement in a newspaper. “Enjoy country life. Spend a few weeks at West Hill Farm. Good food. Fresh air. Horse riding.Walking. Fishing. Cheap and interesting.”

“This sounds a good idea,” he thought. “I’ll spend a month at West Hill Farm. I think I can enjoy horse riding, walking and fishing. They’ll make a change from sitting by the seaside and swimming.”

He wrote to the farmer. In the letter he said that he would like to spend all of July there. Then on the first of July, he left for West Hill Farm.

But four days later, he returned home.

“What was wrong with West Hill Farm?” his best friend, Ed, asked him. “Didn’t you enjoy country life?”

“Country life was very good,” Henry said. “But there was another problem.”

“Oh. What?”

“Well,” he said, “the first day I was there a sheep died, and we had roast mutton for dinner.”

“What’s wrong with that?” Ed asked. “Fresh meat is the best.”

“I know, but on the second day a cow died, and we had roast beef for dinner.”

“Lucky you!”

“You don’t understand,” Henry said. “on the third day a pig died and we had roast pork for dinner.”

“A different meat every day,” Ed said loudly, “and you are complaining!”

“Let me finish,” Henry said. “on the fourth day the farmer died, and I didn’t dare (敢)stay for dinner!”

1.How did Henry find out about the farm?

A. He saw it in a newspaper advertisement.

B. His best friend told him.

C. He wrote to the farmer.

D. Maybe he learned it from the radio.

2.Henry came back home several days later because ______________.

A. he didn't like the country life at all

B. the farmer wasn’t friendly to him

C. his holiday was over

D. he thought he might have to eat the farmer

3.“…and you are complaining!”, the word “complain” means __________.

A.夸奖 B.说三道四

C.抱怨 D.故弄玄虚

4.Which of the following sentences is true?

A. Ed could eat a different kind of meat every day.

B. Henry thought he could enjoy a change.

C. Henry couldn't think of anything else to do, so he went to the farm.

D. The farmer died because of the bad meat he ate.

5.Which is the best title for the passage?

A. What a beautiful farm!　　　　 B. Have a good time.

C. A short holiday　　　　　　　　 D. Henry and the farmer.

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Henry was an office worker in a big city. He worked very hard and enjoyed traveling in his holidays.

He usually went to the seaside, but one year he saw an advertisement in a newspaper. “Enjoy country life. Spend a few weeks at West Hill Farm. Good food. Fresh air. Horse riding. Walking. Fishing. Cheap and interesting.”

“This sounds a good idea,” he thought. “I’ll spend a month at West Hill Farm. I think I can enjoy horse riding, walking and fishing. They’ll make a change from sitting by the seaside and swimming.”

He wrote to the farmer. In the letter he said that he would like to spend all of July there. Then on the first of July, he left for West Hill Farm.

But four days later, he returned home.

“What was wrong with West Hill Farm?” his best friend, Ed, asked him. “Didn’t you enjoy country life?”

“Country life was very good,” Henry said. “But there was another problem.”

“Oh. What?”

“Well,” he said, “the first day I was there a sheep died, and we had roast mutton for dinner.”

“What's wrong with that?” Ed asked. “Fresh meat is the best.”

“I know, but on the second day a cow died, and we had roast beef for dinner.”

“Lucky you!”

“You don't understand,” Henry said. “On the third day a pig died and we had roast pork for dinner.”

“A different meat every day,” Ed said loudly, “ and you are complaining!”

“Let me finish,” Henry said. “On the fourth day the farmer died, and I didn't dare (敢)stay for dinner!”

1.How did Henry find out about the farm?

A. He saw it in a newspaper advertisement.

B. His best friend told him.

C. He wrote to the farmer.

D. Maybe he learned it from the radio.

2.Henry came back home several days later because ______________.

A. he didn't like the country life at all

B. the farmer wasn’t friendly to him

C. his holiday was over

D. he thought he might have to eat the farmer

3.“…and you are complaining!”, the word “complain” means __________.

A.夸奖 B.说三道四 C.抱怨 D.故弄玄虚

4.Which of the following sentences is true?

A. Ed could eat a different kind of meat every day.

B. Henry thought he could enjoy a change.

C. Henry couldn't think of anything else to do, so he went to the farm.

D. The farmer died because of the bad meat he ate.

5.Which is the best title for the passage?

A. What a beautiful farm! B. Have a good time.

C.A short holiday 　　　　　 D. Henry and the farmer.

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Henry was an office worker in a big city. He worked very hard and enjoyed traveling in his holidays.

He usually went to the seaside, but one year he saw an advertisement in a newspaper. “Enjoy country life. Spend a few weeks at West Hill Farm. Good food. Fresh air. Horse riding. Walking. Fishing. Cheap and interesting.”

“This sounds a good idea,” he thought. “I’ll spend a month at West Hill Farm. I think I can enjoy horse riding, walking and fishing. They’ll make a change from sitting by the seaside and swimming.”

He wrote to the farmer. In the letter he said that he would like to spend all of July there. Then on the first of July, he left for West Hill Farm.

But four days later, he returned home.

“What was wrong with West Hill Farm?” his best friend, Ed, asked him. “Didn’t you enjoy country life?”

“Country life was very good,” Henry said. “But there was another problem.”

“Oh. What?”

“Well,” he said, “the first day I was there a sheep died, and we had roast mutton for dinner.”

“What’s wrong with that?” Ed asked. “Fresh meat is the best.”

“I know, but on the second day a cow died, and we had roast beef for dinner.”

“Lucky you!”

“You don’t understand,” Henry said. “On the third day a pig died and we had roast pork for dinner.”

“A different meat every day,” Ed said loudly, “and you are complaining!”

“Let me finish,” Henry said. “On the fourth day the farmer died, and I didn’t dare stay for dinner!”

1.How did Henry find out about the farm?

A. He saw it in a newspaper advertisement.

B. His best friend told him.

C. He wrote to the farmer.

D. Maybe he learned it from the radio.

2.Henry came back home several days later because______________.

A. he didn’t like the country life at all

B. the farmer wasn’t friendly to him

C. his holiday was over

D. he thought he might have to eat the farmer

3.Which of the following sentences is true?

A. Ed could eat a different kind of meat every day.

B. Henry thought he could enjoy a change.

C. Henry couldn’t think of anything else to do, so he went to the farm.

D. The farmer died because of the bad meat he ate.

4.Which is the best title for the passage?

A. What a beautiful farm! B. Have a good time.

C. A short holiday. D. Henry and the farmer.

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Henry was an office worker in a big city.　 He worked very hard and enjoyed traveling in his holidays.　 He usually went to the seaside, but one year he saw an advertisement in a newspaper.　 “Enjoy country life.　 Spend a few weeks at West Hill Farm.　 Good food.　 Fresh air.　 Horse riding.　 Walking.　 Fishing.　 Cheap and interesting. ”

“This sounds like a good idea, he thought, “I’ll spend a month at West Hill Farm.　 I think I can enjoy horse riding, walking and fishing.　 They’ll make a change from sitting by the seaside and swimming. ” He wrote to the farmer.　 In the letter he said that he would like to spend the whole July there.　 Then on the first day of July, he left for West Hill Farm.

But four days later, he returned home.

“What was wrong with West Hill Farm?” his best friend, Ed, asked him.　 “Didn’t you enjoy country life?“Country life was very good,” Henry said.　 “But there was another problem. ’

“Oh.　 What?”

“Well，he said, “the first day I was there a sheep died, and we had roast(烤)mutton for dinner. ”“What’s wrong with that?” Ed asked.　 “Fresh meat is the best. ”“I know, but on the second day a cow died, and we had roast beef for dinner. ”

“Lucky you!”

“You don’t understand. ”Henry said.　 “On the third day a pig died and we had roast pork for dinner.

“A different meat every day.　 How nice it is!” Ed said loudly, “and you are complaining!” “Let me finish，Henry said.　 “On the fourth day the farmer died, and I didn't dare (敢）stay for dinner!”

1.What did Henry enjoy doing?

A.Reading newspapers B.Going to the seaside.

C.Meeting new friends D.Working on a farm.

2.How long did Henry plan to stay on West Hill Farm?

A.4 days B.one week  C.one year D.one month

3.Before Henry finished the story, ED thought　　　　　 .

A.Henry was complaining all his life

B.it was a very enjoyable vacation

C.the farm was not a perfect place for holidays.

D.the farmer had very bad luck

4.Which of the following sentences is TRUE?

A.Ed ate the same kind of meat every day.

B.Henry didn’t like the country life at all.

C.Henry was scared, so he left the farm.

D.The farmer died because of Ed

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Henry was an office worker in a big city. He worked very hard and enjoyed traveling in his holidays.

He usually went to the seaside, but one year he saw an advertisement in a newspaper. “Enjoy country life. Spend a few weeks at West Hill Farm. Good food，Fresh air，Horse riding，Walking，Fishing，Cheap and interesting.”

“This sounds a good idea,” he thought. “I’ll spend a month at West Hill Farm. I think I can enjoy horse riding, walking and fishing. They’ll make a change from sitting by the seaside and swimming.”

He wrote to the farmer. In the letter he said that he would like to spend all of July there. Then on the first of July, he left for West Hill Farm.

But four days later, he returned home.

“What was wrong with West Hill Farm?” his best friend, Ed, asked him. “Didn’t you enjoy country life?”

“Country life was very good,” Henry said. “But there was another problem.”

“Oh. What?”

“Well,” he said, “the first day I was there a sheep died, and we had roast mutton for dinner.”

“What's wrong with that?” Ed asked. “Fresh meat is the best.”

“I know, but on the second day a cow died, and we had roast beef for dinner.”

“Lucky you!”

“You don't understand,” Henry said. “On the third day a pig died and we had roast pork for dinner.”

“A different meat every day,” Ed said loudly, “ and you are complaining!”

“Let me finish,” Henry said. “On the fourth day the farmer died, and I didn't dare (敢)stay for dinner!”

1.How did Henry find out about the farm?

A. He saw it in a newspaper advertisement.

B. His best friend told him.

C. He wrote to the farmer.

D. Maybe he learned it from the radio.

2.Henry came back home several days later because ______________.

A. he didn't like the country life at all

B. the farmer wasn’t friendly to him

C. his holiday was over

D. he thought he might have to eat the farmer

3.“…and you are complaining!”, the word “complain” means __________.

A.夸奖 B.说三道四 C.抱怨 D.故弄玄虚

4.Which of the following sentences is true?

A. Ed could eat a different kind of meat every day.

B. Henry thought he could enjoy a change.

C. Henry couldn't think of anything else to do, so he went to the farm.

D. The farmer died because of the bad meat he ate.

5.Which is the best title for the passage?

A. What a beautiful farm!      B. Have a good time.

C. A short holiday             D. Henry and the farmer.

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