There was a blacksmith(铁匠) who wasn't satisfi...

There was a blacksmith（铁匠） who wasn't satisfied with his work．Once he complained, “I am not well and my work is too warm．I want to be a ____1____ on the mountain．There it must be _____2____, for the wind blows and the trees give a shade．．” A wise man who had ___3____ over all things replied, “Go you, be a stone．” And he was a stone, high up on the ____4_____ side．It happened that a stone-cutter ____5____ that way for a stone and when he saw the one that had been the  ____6____, he knew that it was what he ____7_____ and he began to cut it．The stone ____8____ out, “This hurts! I no longer want to be a stone．A stone-cutter I want to be．That ____9____ be pleasant．” The wise man, humoring him, said, “Be a cutter．” ____10____ he became a stone-cutter and as he went seeking a suitable stone, he ____11____ tired and his feet were sore（酸痛）．He ____12____,” I no longer want to cut stone．I would be the sun; that would be pleasant．” The wise man ___13____, “Be the sun．” And he was the sun．But the sun was warmer than the blacksmith, than a stone, than a stone-cutter, and he complained, “I do not ____14____ this．I would be the moon．It ___15____ cool．” The wise man spoke yet again, “Be the moon．” And he was the moon．This is warmer than being the sun,” ____16___ he, “for the light from the sun ____17____on me ever．I do not want to be the moon．I would be a ___18____ again．That, indeed, is the ___19____ life．” But the wise man replied, “I am ____20____of your changing．You wanted to be the moon; the moon you are and you will remain．”

1.A．tree                         B．iron                     C．stone              D．stone-cutter

2.A．warm                     B．hot                     C．cold                   D．cool

3.A．energy                    B．force                  C．power               D．strength

4.A．river                        B．mountain            C．lake                    D．sea

5.A．went                      B．took                  C．came                 D．made

6.A．moon                     B．sun                     C．wise man            D．blacksmith

7.A．bought                    B．caught                C．sought             D．protected

8.A．cried                       B．read                   C．spoke                D．looked

9.A．would                     B．should                C．will                  D．shall

10.A．Though                B．Nevertheless        C．Thus                D．But

11.A．became                B．turned                C．grew                D．went

12.A．complained            B．suggested           C．persuaded           D．nodded

13.A．refused                B．commanded        C．mentioned           D．married

14.A．like                       B．hate                    C．want                 D．get

15.A．feels                    B．sounds               C．looks               D．smells

16.A．whispered              B．shouted            C．stated                D．declared

17.A．twinkles                B．shines                C．drops                D．falls

18.A．smith                     B．carpenter           C．woodcutter         D．stone-cutter

19.A．worst                   B．best              C．longest             D．shortest

20.A．bored                    B．fond                    C．proud              D．afraid

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There was a blacksmith(铁匠) who wasn't satisfied with his work. Once he complained, “I am not well and my work is too warm. I want to be a ____1.____ on the mountain. There it must be _____2.____, for the wind blows and the trees give a shade..” A wise man who had ___3.____ over all things replied, “Go you, be a stone.” And he was a stone, high up on the ____4.____ side. It happened that a stone-cutter ____5.____ that way for a stone and when he saw the one that had been the  ____6.____, he knew that it was what he ____7._____ and he began to cut it. The stone ____8.____ out, “This hurts! I no longer want to be a stone. A stone-cutter I want to be. That ____9.____ be pleasant.” The wise man, humoring him, said, “Be a cutter.” ____10.____ he became a stone-cutter and as he went seeking a suitable stone, he ____11.____ tired and his feet were sore（酸痛）. He ____12.____,” I no longer want to cut stone. I would be the sun; that would be pleasant.” The wise man ___13.___, “Be the sun.” And he was the sun. But the sun was warmer than the blacksmith, than a stone, than a stone-cutter, and he complained, “I do not ____14.___ this. I would be the moon. It ___15.____ cool.” The wise man spoke yet again, “Be the moon.” And he was the moon. This is warmer than being the sun,” ____16.___ he, “for the light from the sun ____17.____on me ever. I do not want to be the moon. I would be a ___18.____ again. That, indeed, is the ___19.____ life.” But the wise man replied, “I am ____20.___of your changing. You wanted to be the moon; the moon you are and you will remain.”

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Michael Faraday was the son of a blacksmith. There were four children in his family and，with his father often ill and unable to work，Michael Faraday had to earn his living from an early age. This meant little or no schooling. However，the family belonged to a religious group，and Faraday learnt to read and write at Sunday School.

When he was only fourteen，Faraday found a job as a bookbinder（装订工）.He used to read the books he was given to bind and he became very interested in the scientific books，particularly the ones about electricity. His interest soon took a practical path and he began conducting his own experiments. These were very basic because Faraday had to make all of his equipment himself. However，he was very careful and kept a clear written record of all his findings.

One day he was given an entrance ticket to the Royal Institute chemistry lecture，given by Humphry Davy. Determined to work for this great scientist，he sent Davy a job application and included his laboratory reports on the experiments he had carried out. In 1813 Davy offered Faraday a job as one of his laboratory assistants. Faraday learnt quickly and soon was recognized as a very able analytical chemist. Later he went to work at the Royal Institute.

Michael Faraday was，perhaps，the greatest practical scientist of the 19th century. As a chemist，he discovered the benzene（苯），which is now the focal point of chemical study. He also proved the relationship between electricity and chemical bonding（化学键合）.As a physicist，he invented the dynamo，which led to the later invention of the electric motor. He also discovered the effect of magnetism（磁）on light rays.

1.Why did Faraday attend Sunday School?

A. He had to work for a bookbinder at weekdays.

B. He hoped to read many of the scientific books there.

C. He would like to learn religious knowledge.

D. His family couldn't afford his normal school education.

2.When working as a bookbinder，Faraday ______.

A. published his great findings on electricity

B. made his own equipment for his experiments

C. read many books by Humphry Davy

D. gained his fame as a practical scientist

3.In order to get a chance to work for Davy，Faraday ______.

A. bought tickets to attend Davy's lecture

B. sent his experiment reports to Davy

C. went to the Royal Institute to visit Davy

D. offered to do laboratory work for free

4.Which of the following is the right order of Faraday's life?

a．A laboratory assistant.

b．A student of Sunday School.

c．A bookbinder.

d．An analytical chemist.

A. a­b­c­d　　 B. b­c­d­a

C. b­c­a­d　　 D. c­b­a­d

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The hardworking blacksmith(铁匠）Jones used to work all day in his shop and so hard working was he that at times he would make the sparks(火花）fly from his hammer.

The son of Mr.Smith,a_______neighbor,used to come to see the blacksmith every day and for hours and hours he would enjoy himself _______ how the tradesman worked.

＂Young man,why don't you_______your hand to learn to make shoe tacks(鞋钉），even if it is only to pass the _______?"said the blacksmith."Who _______,one day,it may be of use to you.”

The lazy boy began to see what he could do.After a little _______he found that he was becoming very _______and soon he was making some of the finest tacks.

Old Mr.Smith died and the son,because of the war, _______all his goods.He had to leave home and _______in another country.________so happened that in this village there were numerous shoemakers who were spending a lot of money on tacks for their shoes and________at times when they paid high prices they were not always able to________what they wanted,because in that part of the country there was a great________ for soldiers' shoes.

Our young Mr.Smith,who was finding it difficult to earn his daily ________,remembered that once upon a time he had learned the________of making tacks and had the sudden idea of making a bargain with the　 ________.He told them that he would make the tacks if they would ________ to get him settled in his workshop.The shoemakers were only too glad of the ________.And soon,young Mr.Smith found that he was making the finest tacks in the village.

"How ________ it seems," he used to say,"even making tacks can bring a________.My trade is more useful to me than were all my former riches."

1.A.wealthy B.hardworking C.selfish D.curious

2.A.examining B.determining C.watching D.explaining

3.A.wash B.try C.force D.win

4.A.hammer B.test C.comment D.time

5.A.cares B.complains C.knows D.declares

6.A.practice B.struggle C.analysis D.check

7.A.skilled B.interested C.tired D.worried

8.A.carried B.lost C.sold D.destroyed

9.A.settled down B.rose up C.took over D.got away

10.A.Nothing B.That C.This D.It

11.A.ever B.instead C.altogether D.even

12.A.remember B.get C.make D.protect

13.A.status B.standard C.need D.price

14.A.praise B.break C.newspaper D.bread

15.A.art B.benefit C.importance D.motto

16.A.blacksmiths B.soldiers C.shoemakers D.villagers

17.A.hesitate B.help C.refuse D.return

18.A.aid B.work C.advice D.offer

19.A.challenging B.attractive C.lively D.funny

20.A.fortune B.competition C.trick D.message

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There was a gardener who looked after his garden with great care. To water his flowers, he used two buckets(桶). One was a shiny and new bucket. The other was a very old and worn-out one, which had seen many years of service, but was now past its best.

Every morning, the gardener would fill up the two buckets. Then he would carry them along the path, one on each side, to the flowerbeds. The new bucket was very proud of itself. It could carry a full bucket of water without a single drop spilled(溢出). The old bucket felt very ashamed（惭愧的） because of its holes: before it reached the flowerbeds, much water had leaked along the path.

Sometimes the new bucket would say, “see how able I am! How good it is that the gardener has me to water the flowers every day! I don’t know why he still bothers with you. What a waste of space you are!”

And all that the old bucket could say was, “I know I am not very useful, but I can only do my best. I am happy that the gardener still finds a little bit of use in me, at least.”

One day, the gardener heard that kind of conversation. After watering the flowers as usual, he said, “you both have done your work very well. Now I am going to carry you back. I want you to look carefully along the path.”

Then the two buckets did so. All along the path, they noticed, on the side where the new bucket was carried, there was just bare(光秃秃的)earth; on the other side where the old bucket was carried, there was a joyous row of wild flowers, leading all the way to the garden.

1.What was the old bucket ashamed of?

A. His past. B. His aging.

C. His manner　 D. His leaking.

2.The new bucket made conversations with the old one mainly to ______ .

A. laugh at the old one

B. take pity on the old one

C. show off its beautiful looks

D. praise the gardener’s kindness

3.Why was the old bucket still kept by the gardener?

A. Because it was used to keep a balance

B. Because it stayed in its best condition

C. Because it had its own function

D. Because it was taken as a treasure(宝物).

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There was a gardener who looked after his garden with great care .To water his flowers, he used two buckets(水桶) .One was a shiny and new bucket. The other was a very old anddilapidatedone，which had seen many years of service, but was now past its best.

Every morning, the gardener would fill up the two buckets. Then he would carry them along the path, one on each side, to the flowerbeds. The new bucket was very proud of itself. It could carry a full bucket of water without a single drop spilled (溢出). The old bucket felt very ashamed because of its holes: before it reached the flowerbeds, much water had leaked (漏出) along the path.

Sometimes the new bucket would say,“ See how capable I am ! How good it is that the gardener has me to water the flowers every day! I don't know why he still bothers with you. What a waste of space you are!”

And all that the old bucket could say was. “ I know I am not very useful, but I can only do my best. I am happy that the gardener still finds a little bit of use in me, at least.”

One day, the gardener heard that kind of conversation .After watering the flowers as usual, he said , “You both have done your work very well .Now I am going to carry you back .I want you to look carefully along the path.”

Then the two buckets did so. All along the path, they noticed, on the side where the new bucket was carried, there was just bare（光秃秃的）earth; on the other side where the old bucket was carried, there was a joyous row of wild flowers, leading all the way to the garden.

1.What was the old bucket ashamed of?

A. His past.　　 B. His aging.

C. His manner.　　 D. His leaking.

2.What does the underlined word “dilapidated” probably mean?

A. dirty　　 B. dark

C. worn-out　　 D. ordinary-looking.

3.The new bucket made conversations with the old one mainly to _________.

A. take pity on the old one

B. laugh at the old one

C. show off its beautiful looks

D. praise the gardener’s kindness

4.Why was the old bucket still kept by the gardener?

A. Because it was used to keep a balance

B. Because it stayed in its best condition

C. Because it had its own function

D. Because it was taken as a treasure

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There was a gardener who looked after his garden with great care. To water his flowers, he used two buckets. One was a shiny and new bucket. The other was a very old and dilapidated one, which had seen many years of service, but was now past its best.

Every morning, the gardener would fill up the two buckets. Then he would carry them along the path, one on each side, to the flowerbeds. The new bucket was very proud of itself. It could carry a full bucket of water without a single drop spilled (溢出). The old bucket felt very ashamed because of its holes: before it reached the flowerbeds, much water had leaked（漏水） along the path.

Sometimes the new bucket would say, “See how great I am! How good it is that the gardener has me to water the flowers every day! I don't know why he still bothers with you. What a waste of space you are!”

And all that the old bucket could say was. “I know I am not very useful, but I can only do my best. I am happy that the gardener still finds a little bit of use in me, at least.”

One day, the gardener heard that kind of conversation. After watering the flowers as usual, he said, “You both have done your work very well. Now I am going to carry you back. I want you to look carefully along the path.”

Then the two buckets did so. All along the path, they noticed, on the side where the new bucket was carried, there was just bare（光秃秃的）earth; on the other side where the old bucket was carried, there was a joyous row of wild flowers, leading all the way to the garden.

1.What does the underlined word “dilapidated” probably mean?

2.What was the old bucket ashamed of?

3.The new bucket made conversations with the old one mainly to   _________.

4.Why was the old bucket still kept by the gardener?

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There was a gardener who looked after his garden with great care .To water his flowers, he used two buckets(水桶) .One was a shiny and new bucket. The other was a very old and dilapidated one，which had seen many years of service, but was now past its best.

Every morning, the gardener would fill up the two buckets. Then he would carry them along the path, one on each side, to the flowerbeds. The new bucket was very proud of itself. It could carry a full bucket of water without a single drop spilled (溢出). The old bucket felt very ashamed because of its holes: before it reached the flowerbeds, much water had leaked (漏出) along the path.

Sometimes the new bucket would say,“ See how capable I am ! How good it is that the gardener has me to water the flowers every day! I don't know why he still bothers with you. What a waste of space you are!”

And all that the old bucket could say was. “ I know I am not very useful, but I can only do my best. I am happy that the gardener still finds a little bit of use in me, at least.”

One day, the gardener heard that kind of conversation .After watering the flowers as usual, he said , “You both have done your work very well .Now I am going to carry you back .I want you to look carefully along the path.”

Then the two buckets did so. All along the path, they noticed, on the side where the new bucket was carried, there was just bare（光秃秃的）earth; on the other side where the old bucket was carried, there was a joyous row of wild flowers, leading all the way to the garden.

1.What was the old bucket ashamed of?

A. His past.　　　　　　　　 B. His aging.

C. His manner.　　　 　　 D. His leaking.

2.What does the underlined word “dilapidated” probably mean?

A. dirty　　　　　　　　　 B. dark

C. worn-out　　　　 　　 　 D. ordinary-looking.

3.The new bucket made conversations with the old one mainly to _________.

A. take pity on the old one

B. laugh at the old one

C. show off its beautiful looks

D. praise the gardener’s kindness

4.Why was the old bucket still kept by the gardener?

A. Because it was used to keep a balance

B. Because it stayed in its best condition

C. Because it had its own function

D. Because it was taken as a treasure

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There was a gardener who looked after his garden with great care. To water his flowers，he used two buckets(水桶).One was a shiny and new bucket. The other was a very old and dilapidated one，which had seen many years of service，but was now past its best.

Every morning，the gardener would fill up the two buckets. Then he would carry them along the path，one on each side，to the flowerbeds. The new bucket was very proud of itself. It could carry a full bucket of water without a single drop spilled. The old bucket felt very ashamed(惭愧的)because of its holes: before it reached the flowerbeds，much water had leaked(渗漏)along the path.

Sometimes the new bucket would say，"See how capable I am! How good it is that the gardener has me water the flowers every day! I don’t know why he still uses you. What a waste of space you are!"

And all that the old bucket could say was，"I know I am not very useful，but I can only do my best. I am happy that the gardener still finds a little bit of use in me ，at least.’’

One day，the gardener heard that kind of conversation. After watering the flowers as usual，he said，"You both have done your work very well. Now I am going to carry you back，and I want you to look carefully along the path."

Then the two buckets did so. All along the path, they noticed，on the side where the new bucket was carried，there was just bare earth；on the other side where the old bucket was carried，there was a joyous row of wild flowers，leading all the way to the garden.

1.What was the old bucket ashamed of?

A.Its　 past. B.Its aging. C.Its　 manner. D.Its leaking.

2.What does the underlined word "dilapidated" probably mean?

A.Dirty. B.Dark. C.Worn out. D.Ordinary-looking.

3.The new bucket made conversations with the old one mainly to________.

A.take pity on the old one B.laugh at the old one

C.show off its good look D.praise the gardener's kindness

4.Why was the old bucket still kept by the gardener?

A.Because it was used to keep a balance.

B.Because it stayed in its best condition.

C.Because it had its own advantage.

D.Because it was thought of as a treasure.

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Long time ago, there was a farmer who lived with his daughter. A young man fell in love with the farmer’s beautiful daughter and wished to 36 her. One day, he went to the farmer to 37 his permission. The farmer looked at him and said, “ Guy, stand out in that 38 . I’m going to release (释放) 39  bulls, one at a time. If you can 40 the tail of any one of the three bulls, you can marry my daughter.”

41, the young man got out and stood in the field, 42 the first bull. The barn（牛棚） door 43 and out came the biggest bull that he had ever seen. He 44 that one of the next bulls had to be a better 45 than this one, so he ran over to the side and let the bull 46.

A few 47 later, the barn door opened again. Unbelievable! The young man had never seen any bull so 48 and fierce as this one in his life. It stood there, pawing（扒） the ground and 49 the young man. “ What the next 50was like ? It had to be a better choice than this one,” he thought. He let the bull pass through again.

The door opened a third time. A 51 came across the young man’s face. This was the weakest bull that he had ever seen. “ This one was my bull,” he 52 to himself. As the bull came running by, he positioned himself just right and 53 at just the exact moment. He threw his hands to catch ...... But to his 54, the bull had no tail.

Life is full of opportunities. 55 catch the first one.

1.                A．call            B．recognize       C．respect   D．marry

2.                A．remember      B．copy           C．ask  D．answer

3.                A．field           B．forest          C．river D．building

4.                A．two            B．three          C．four D．five

5.                A．see            B．cut            C．catch D．discover

6.                A．Immediately     B．Quietly         C．Finally    D．Proudly

7.                A．talking about     B．thinking of       C．looking for D．waiting for

8.                A．moved         B．opened         C．broke    D．closed

9.                A．decided        B．noticed         C．suggested D．learned

10.               A．rule           B．help           C．choice    D．reason

11.               A．get up         B．go back         C．fall down  D．pass through

12.               A．seconds        B．days           C．hours D．months

13.               A．famous         B．big            C．short D．beautiful

14.               A．seeing         B．looking         C．eyeing    D．searching

15.               A．fish            B．horse          C．bird  D．bull

16.               A．pity           B．shame          C．smile D．tear

17.               A．explained       B．said           C．sang  D．flew

18.               A．jumped        B．escaped        C．stopped   D．shouted

19.               A．anger          B．surprise        C．joy   D．excitement

20.               A．Never          B．Often          C．Seldom    D．Always

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