There was a man who played the piano in a bar...

There was a man who played the piano in a bar. He played __ well that many people came just to hear him play. But one night, the boss told him, “Some customers (顾客) are __　　 listening to the piano. They __ asking you to sing. So you must sing a song or you will not get paid! ”

Then he had to sing a song. He had never sung in __ before. But everyone was moved by the song Mona Lisa he sang this time. __　 had ever heard such a beautiful song before！

He might have __　 the rest of his life as a common piano player in a bar, __ for this time, he went on to become one of the best-known __.

You, too, have skills and abilities. You may not realize that your talent (才能) is great, but it may be __ than you think! Also, if you keep trying, most skills can be improved. The question is not, “What talent do I have?” It is rather, “__ will I use whatever talent I have?”

1.A. very　　 B. quite　　 C. so　　 D. such

2.A. interested in　　 B. fond of　　 C. busy with　　 D. tired of

3.A. put on　　 B. live on　　 C. keep on　　 D. get on

4.A. public　　 B. danger　　 C. peace　　 D. surprise

5.A. Nobody　　 B. Anybody　　 C. Somebody　　 D. Everybody

6.A. missed　　 B. lived　　 C. saved　　 D. lost

7.A. and　　 B. but　　 C. or　　 D. so

8.A. pianists　　 B. actors　　 C. singers　　 D. dancers

9.A. better　　 B. harder　　 C. worse　　 D. longer

10.A. What　　 B. Why　　 C. How　　 D. When

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There was a man who played the piano in a bar. He played __________ well that many people came just to hear him play. But one night, the boss told him, "Some customers (顾客) are __________ listening to the piano. They __________ asking you to sing. So you must sing a song or you will not get paid!"

Then he had to sing a song. He had never sung in __________ before. But everyone was moved by the song Mona Lisa he sang this time. __________ had ever heard such a beautiful song before!

He might have __________ the rest of his life as a common piano player in a bar, __________ for this time, he went on to become one of the best-known __________.

You, too, have skills and abilities. You may not realize that your talent (才能) is great, but it may be __________ than you think! Also, if you keep trying, most skills can be improved. The question is not, "What talent do I have?" It is rather, "__________ will I use whatever talent I have?"

1.A. very　　 B. quite　　 C. so　　 D. such

2.A. interested in　　 B. fond of　　 C. busy with　　 D. tired of

3.A. put on　　 B. live on　　 C. keep on　　 D. get on

4.A. public　　 B. danger　　 C. peace　　 D. surprise

5.A. Nobody　　 B. Anybody　　 C. Somebody　　 D. Everybody

6.A. missed　　 B. lived　　 C. saved　　 D. lost

7.A. and　　 B. but　　 C. or　　 D. so

8.A. pianists　　 B. actors　　 C. singers　　 D. dancers

9.A. better　　 B. harder　　 C. worse　　 D. longer

10.A. What　　 B. Why　　 C. How　　 D. When

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完型填空。

There was a man playing the piano in a bar. He was a good piano player and _______played in this bar. People_______ come in just to hear him play. But one night, a customer（顾客）told him he didn’t want to hear him just play the piano any more. He wanted him to sing a song. The man said, “I don’t sing.” _______ the customer was persistent（偏执的）. He told the bar owner, “I’m tired of listening to the piano. I want that man to sing!” The bar owner shouted, “If you want to get paid, sing a song. Our customers are asking you to sing!”

So the piano player sang a song in public _______the first time. And everyone was surprised by his song-Mona, Mona Lisa. He got lots of applause（掌声）that night. He had _______ a talent（才能）for singing, but he was just sitting on his talent for the _______years! If without the chance, he would live the _______ of his life as a no-name piano player in a no- name bar. However, now he _______ one of the most famous singers in America and he’s the shinging star for his fans.

You, too, have skills and abilities. Maybe your talent isn’t as great as the singer above, but it may be better than you think! So, in your life, you should be _______ to try doing different things and _______what talents you really have! Living life is all about striving forward（奋勇前进）. So why not do what one can, to become the greatest one can be? Choose, face and truly live!

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1.A. never　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. hardly　　　　　　　　　　 C. always

2.A. used to　　　　　　　　　　 B. are used to　　　　　　 C. were used to

3.A. So　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. But　　　　　　　　　　　　 C. Or

4.A. at　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. for　　　　　　　　　　　　 C. on

5.A. so　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. such　　　　　　　　　　　　 C. very

6.A. pass　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. past　　　　　　　　　　　 C. passed

7.A. rest　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. part　　　　　　　　　　　 C. end

8.A. became　　　　　　　　　　 B. has become　　　　　　　　 C. will become

9.A. brave enough　　　　　　　 B. enough brave　　　　　　 C. bravely enough

10.A. be sure　　　　　　　　　 B. make sure　　　　　　　　 C. be sure of

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There was a man playing the piano in a bar. He was a good piano player and ________ played in this bar. People ________ come in just to hear him play. But one night, a customer（顾客）told him he didn’t want to hear him just play the piano any more. He wanted him to sing a song. The man said, “I don’t sing.” ________ the customer was persistent（偏执的）. He told the bar owner, “I’m tired of listening to the piano. I want that man to sing!” The bar owner shouted, “If you want to get paid, sing a song. Our customers are asking you to sing!”

So the piano player sang a song in public　 ________ the first time. And everyone was surprised by his song—Mona, Mona Lisa. He got lots of applause（掌声）that night. He had　 ________ a talent（才能）for singing, but he was just sitting on his talent for the　 ________ years! If without the chance, he would live the ________ of his life as a no—name piano player in a no— name bar. However, now he　 ________one of the most famous singers in America and he’s the shinging star for his fans.

You, too, have skills and abilities. Maybe your talent isn’t as great as the singer above, but it may be better than you think! So, in your life, you should be ________ to try doing different things and ________ what talents you really have! Living life is all about striving forward（奋勇前进）. So why not do what one can, to become the greatest one can be? Choose, face and truly live!

1.A．never　　　　　　　　　 B．hardly　　　　　　　　 C．always

2.A．used to　　　　　　　　 B．are used to　　　　　 C．were used to

3.A．So　　　　　　　　　　　 B．But　　　　　　　　　　 C．Or

4.A．at　　　　　　　　　　　 B．for　　　　　　　　　　 C．on

5.A．so　　　　　　　　　　　 B．such　　　　　　　　　　 C．very

6.A．pass　　　　　　　　　　 B．past　　　　　　　　　　 C．passed

7.A．rest　　　　　　　　　　 B．part　　　　　　　　　　 C．end

8.A．became　　　　　　　　 B．has become　　　　　　 C．will become

9.A．brave enough　　　　 B．enough brave　　　　 C．bravely enough

10.A．be sure　　　　　　　　 B．make sure　　　　　　 C．be sure of

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There was a man playing the piano in a bar.He was a good piano player.People came just to hear him play.But one night,a lady asked him to sing a song.

“I don't sing,” said the man.

But the lady told the waiter,“I'm tired of listening to the piano.I want the player to sing!”

The waiter shouted across the room,“Hey,friend!If you want to get paid,sing a song!”

So he did.He had never sung in public before.Now he was singing for the very first time!Nobody had ever heard the song Mona Lisa sung so beautifully!

He had talent he was sitting on!He may have lived the rest of his life as a no­name piano player in a no­name bar.But by accident,he could sing well.He became one of the best­known singers in the US.His name was Nat King Cole.

You,too,have skills and abilities.You may not feel that your talent is great,but it may be better than you think.With hard work,most skills can be improved.Besides,you may have no success at all if you just sit on your talent.

1.Why did the lady ask Nat King Cole to sing a song?

A.Because she had paid him for this. B.Because she knew him very well.

C.Because she wanted to have a change. D.Because she enjoyed his singing.

2.Why did Nat King Cole succeed?

A.Because the lady helped him a lot. B.Because he caught the chance.

C.Because he continued to play in the bar. D.Because he stopped playing the piano.

3.From the story we know if you have some talent,you should ________.

A.hide it and wait B.ask others for help

C.pay no attention to it D.work hard to improve yourself

4.Which of the following is TRUE?

A.Nat King Cole was a good piano player in a no­name bar at first.

B.Nat King Cole couldn't sing at first.

C.Nat King Cole had to sing because he wanted to get his pay.

D.Nat King Cole couldn't sing better than Mona Lisa.

5.Which could be the best title for the passage?

A.Sing in the Bar B.Achieve Success in Life

C.Never Lose Heart D.Don't Sit on Your Talent

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Once there was a piano player in a bar（酒吧）. People came just to hear him play. But one night, a lady asked him to sing a song.

“I don’t sing,”said the man.

But the lady told the writer, “I’m tired of listening to the piano. I want the player to sing!”

The waiter shouted across the room, “Hey, friend! If you want to get paid, sing a song!”

So he did. He had never sung in public before. Now he was singing for the very first time! Nobody had ever heard the song Mona Lisa sung so beautifully!

He had the talent（天赋）he was sitting on! He may have lived the rest of his life as a no-name piano player in a no-name bar.But once he found, by accident, that he could sing well, he caught the chance and went on working hard. Finally, he became one of the best-known singers in the US. His name was Nat King Cole.

You, too. Have skills and abilities. You may not feel that your talent is great, but it may be better than you think. With hard work, most skills can be improved . besides, you may have no success at all if you just sit on your talent.

1.The lady asked the player to sing a song because________.

A.she had paid him for this B.she knew him very well

C.she want to have a change D.she enjoyed his singing

2.Nat King Cole succeeded because________.

A.the lady helped him a lot. B.he caught the chance

C.He continued to play in the bar D.he stopped playing the piano

3.The words “sit on ”in the passage probably mean “________”.

A.fail to realize B.forget to use

C.try to develop D.manage to show

4.Which could be best title for this passage?

A.Sing in the Bar. B.Achieve Success in Life

C.Never Lose Heart. D.Find Your Hidden Talent.

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Once there was a piano player in a bar(酒吧). People came just to hear him play. But one night, a lady asked him to sing a song."I don't sing," said the man.

But the lady told the waiter, "I'm tired of listening to the piano. I want the player to sing!

The waiter shouted across the room, "Hey, friend! If you want to get paid, sing a song!'

So he did. He had never sung in public before. Now he was singing for the very first time! Nobody had ever heard the song Mona Lisa sung so beautifully!

He had talent(天赋) he was sitting on! He may have lived the rest of his life as a no-name piano player in a no-name bar. But once he found that he could sing well, he went on working hard and became one of the best-known singers in the US. His name was Nat King Cole.

You, too, have skills and abilities. You may not feel that your talent is great, but it may be better than you think. With hard work, most skills can be improved. Besides, you may have no success at all if you just sit on your talent.

1.Nat King Cole succeeded because _____.

A. the lady helped him a lot

B. he caught the chance

C. he continued to play in the bar

D. he stopped playing the piano

2. The words "sit on" in the passage probably mean____

A. fail to realize　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. forget to use

C. try to develop　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. manage to show

3.From the story we know if you have some talent, you should _____.

A. hide it and wait

B. ask others for help

C. pay no attention(注意) to it

D. work hard to improve yourself

4.Which could be the best title (标题) for the passage?

A. Sing in the Bar　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. Achieve Success in Life

C. Never Lose Heart　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. Find Your Hidden Talent

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Once there was a piano player in a bar. People came just to hear him play. But one night, a lady asked him to sing a song.

"I can't sing," said the man.

But the lady told the waiter, "I'm tired of listening to the piano. I want the player to sing!"

The waiter shouted across the room, "Hey, friend! If you want to get paid, sing a song!"

So he did. He had never sung in public before. Now he was singing for the very first time! Nobody had ever heard the song ‘Mona Lisa’ sung so beautifully! He had talent(天赋) he was sitting on! He may have lived the rest of his life as a no-name piano player in a no-name bar. But once he found that he could sing well, he carried on working hard and became one of the best-known singers in the US. His name was Nat King Cole.

You, too, have skills and abilities. You may not feel that your talent is great, but it may be better than you think. With hard work, most skills can be improved. Moreover, you may have no success at all if you just sit on your talent.

1.Why did the lady want to listen to a song ?

A. She likes singing.

B. She wants to play a trick on the piano player.

C. She’s tired of listening to the piano.

D. She doesn’t think the piano player plays well.

2.The words "sit on" in the last paragraph mean "_______."

A. 搁置　　 B. 列席　　　 C. 发展　　 D. 展示

3.What happened to the piano player later?

A. He became a famous pianist.

B. He became a famous singer.

C. He became a no-name piano player in a no-name bar.

D. He became a no-name singer in a no-name bar.

4.From the story we know if you have some talent, you should_______.

A. hide it and wait

B. ask others for help

C. pay no attention to it

D. work hard to improve yourself

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Once there was a piano player in a bar. People came just to hear him play. But one night, a lady asked him to sing a song.

“I don’t sing,” said the man.

But the lady told the waiter, “I’m tired of listening to the piano. I want the player to sing!”

The waiter shouted across the room, “Hey, friend! If you want to get paid, sing a song!”

So he did. He had never sung in pubic before. Now he was singing for the very first time! Nobody had ever heard the song Mona Lisa sung so beautifully!

He had talent(天赋)he was sitting on! He may have lived the rest of his life as a no-name piano player in a no-name bar. But once he found, by accident, that he could sing well, he went on working hard and became one of the best-known singers in the US. His name was Nat King Cole.

You, too，have skills and abilities. You may not feel that your talent is great, but it may be better than you think. With hard work, most skills can be improved. Besides, you may have no success at all if you just sit on your talent.

1.The lady asked the player to sing a song because 　　　　　　　 .

A. she had paid him for this

B. she knew him very well

C. she wanted to have a change

D. she enjoyed his singing

2.Nat King Cole succeeded because 　　　　　　　 .

A. the lady helped him a lot

B. he caught the chance

C. he continued to play in the bar

D. he stopped playing the piano

3.The words “sit on” in the passage probably mean 　　　　　　　 .

A. fail to realize                             B. forget to use

C. try to develop                             D. manage to show

4.From the story we know if you have some talent, you should 　　　　　　　 .[

A. hide it and wait

B. ask others for help

C. pay no attention to it

D. work hard to improve yourself

5.Which could be the best title for the passage?

A. Sing in the Bar                    B. Achieve Success in Life

C. Never Lose Heart                    D. Find Your Hidden Talent

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In the old times, there was a man who wanted to buy a pair of new shoes. He measured (量) his feet with a straw (稻草)，then went out to a shop in the town.

The shoe shop boss took out a pair of new shoes, and let him try them. But when he looked into his pocket, he found that the straw had lost. So he said, “I’m sorry, I forgot the size! Let me go home to take it.” After these words, he ran out of the shop. When he got back home, he was out of breath. With the straw in his hand, he hurried to the shoe shop again, but he was disappointed (失望) because it was closed.

Someone beside him said, “Your feet are with you. Why wouldn’t you try which pair of shoes fits, and why do you only believe your straw, not believe your feet?”

1. A man wanted to _________one day.

A. measure his feet B. buy a straw

C. buy shoes　 　　　　 D. go to the town

2.Where was the straw when the man arrived at the shop?

A. In the field. 　 B. In his pocket.

C. In the shop.　 　　 D. At home.

3.What’s the meaning of the underlined phrase out of breath?

A. 心急如焚　　 　　 B. 气喘吁吁

C. 出门在外 　　　　 D. 后悔不已

4.Why did he go back to his home?

A. Because he wanted to get the straw.

B. Because he had something to do at that time.

C. Because the shoe shop was closed.

D. Because he didn’t take money with him.

5.What do you think of the man?

A. Clever.　　 B. Interesting.　 C. Foolish.　 D. Good.

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