“Everything happens for the best,” my mother ...

"Everything happens for the best," my mother said whenever I faced disappointment. "If you carry on, one day something good will happen. And you'll realize that it wouldn't have happened if not for that previous disappointment."

Mother was right, as I discovered after graduating from college in 1932. I had decided to try for a job in radio, then work my way up to sports announcer. I hitchhiked to Chicago and knocked on the door of every station and got turned down every time.

In one studio, a kind lady told me that big stations couldn't risk hiring an inexperienced person. "Go out in the sticks(边缘地区) and find a small station that'll give you a chance," she said.

I thumbed home to Dixon, Illinois. While there was no radio-announcing job in Dixon, my father said Montgomery Ward had opened a store and wanted a local athlete to manage its sports department. Since Dixon was where I had played high school football, I applied. The job sounded just right for me. But I wasn't hired.

My disappointment must have shown. "Everything happens for the best," Mom reminded me. Dad offered me the car to job hunt. I tried WOC Radio in Davenport, Iowa. The program director, a wonderful Scotsman named Peter MacArthur, told me they had already hired an announcer.

As I left his office, my frustration boiled over. I asked aloud, "How can a fellow get to be a sports announcer if he can't get a job in a radio station?"

I was waiting for the elevator when I heard MacArthur calling, "What was that you said about sports? Do you know anything about football?" Then he put me before a microphone and asked me to broadcast an imaginary game.

On my way home, as I have many times since, I thought of my mother's words: "If you carry on, one day something good will happen. Something wouldn't have happened if not for that previous disappointment."

I often wonder what direction my life might have taken if I'd gotten the job at Montgomery Ward.

1.The author dreamt of becoming ________.

A. a manager in a station

B. a football player

C. a manager in a sports department in Dixon

D. a sports announcer

2.The reason why author failed to find a job in Chicago may be that ________.

A. at the very beginning, he decided to become a sports announcer

B. the stations in Chicago had hired others

C. he had no working experience

D. he preferred to work in his hometown

3.Which of the following words can be used to best describe author?

A. Diligent and polite.

B. Persistent and inexperienced.

C. Confident and handsome.

D. Hardworking and energetic.

4.What’s the best title for the passage?

A. How to find a job

B. Peter MacArthur gave me a chance

C. Mother’s words

D. A lesson of life

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“Everything happens for the best,” my mother said whenever I faced disappointment. “If you carry on, one day something good will happen. And you’ll realize that it wouldn’t have happened if not for that previous disappointment.”

Mother was right, as I discovered after graduating from college in 1932, I had decided to try for a job in radio, then work my way up to a sports announcer. I hitchhiked to Chicago and knocked on the door of every station—and got turned down every time. In one studio, a kind lady told me that big stations couldn’t risk hiring an inexperienced person. “Go out in the sticks and find a small station that’ll give you a chance,” she said. I thumbed home to Dixon, Illinois.

While there were no radio-announcing jobs in Dixon, my father said Montgomery Ward had opened a store and wanted a local athlete to manage its sports department. Since Dixon was where I had played high school football, I applied. The job sounded just right for me. But I wasn’t hired. My disappointment must have shown. “Everything happens for the best.” Mom reminded me. Dad offered me the car to hunt a job. I tried WOC Radio in Davenport, Iowa. The program director, a wonderful Scotsman named Peter MacArthur told me they had already hired an announcer.

As I left his office, my frustration (挫折) boiled over. I asked aloud, “How can a fellow get to be a sports announcer if he can’t get a job in a radio station?” I was waiting for the elevator when I heard MacArthur calling, “What was you said about sports? Do you know anything about football?” Then he stood me before a microphone and asked me to broadcast an imaginary game. The preceding (在前的) autumn, my team had won a game in the last 20 seconds with a 65-yard run. I did a 15-minute build-up to that play, and Peter told me I would be broadcasting Saturday’s game! On my way home, as I have many times since, I thought of my mother’s words: “If you carry on, one day something good will happen. Something wouldn’t have happened if not for that previous disappointment.”

I often wonder what direction my life might have taken if I’d gotten the job at Montgomery Ward.

1.The writer shows his _____ by saying “… if I’d not gotten the job at Montgomery Ward”.

2.   The underlined phrase “out in the sticks” probably means _____?

3.   Why did the writer mention his mother’s words over and again? Because _____.

4.   Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?

5.When did the writer decide to take a radio-announcing job?

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"Everything happens for the best." my mother said whenever I felt disappointed. " 36 , and one day something good will happen. Then you'll realize it wouldn't have happened 37  the disappointment you had experienced 38 ." Mother was right, 39  I discovered after graduating from college, I had decided to try for a job 40  radio, then 41  my way up to a sports announcer. I hitchhiked (搭免费车) to Chicago and tried every station, but got 42 . In one studio, a kind lady told me big stations couldn't risk hiring inexperienced persons. "Try your luck in the 43 " she said.

I hitchhiked home to Dixon, Illinois, where there was no radio-announcing jobs. My father said a store wanted a local 44  to manage its sports department. Since Dixon was 45  I had played high school football, I 46 . The job sounded just 47  for me. But l wasn't hired.

My disappointment 48  have shown. "Everything harem for the best." Mother 49 . Then I tried WOC Radio in Davenport, Iowa. The program director, Peter MacArthur, told me they had already hired an announcer. As I left his office, my disappointment boiled 50 . I asked aloud. "How can a fellow become a sport announcer if he can't get a job in a radio station?"

I was waiting for the 51  when I heard MacArthur calling, "What was that you said about sports? You know something about football?" Then he 52  me before a 53  and asked me to broadcast a(n) 54  game.

On my way home, as I have many times 55 , I thought of my mother's words.

1.                A．Get on         B．Carry on        C．Work on  D．Concentrate on

2.                A．in spite of       B．regardless of     C．but for   D．instead of

3.                A．previously      B．preciously       C．precisely  D．presently

4.                A．it             B．what           C．that  D．as

5.                A．in             B．on             C．by   D．from

6.                A．feel           B．work           C．find  D．push

7.                A．declined        B．accepted        C．reduced  D．received

8.                A．city            B．home          C．country   D．town

9.                A．salesman       B．athlete         C．shop assistant  D．manager

10.               A．in which        B．when          C．where D．how

11.               A．appealed       B．refused        C．agreed    D．applied

12.               A．right           B．reasonable      C．improper  D．stable

13.               A．should         B．must           C．could D．might

14.               A．recommended   B．requested      C．reminded  D．required

15.               A．above          B．out            C．in    D．over

16.               A．lift            B．result          C．response  D．offer

17.               A．told           B．stood          C．showed   D．helped

18.               A．radio          B．station         C．TV   D．microphone

19.               A．live            B．ordinary        C．imaginary  D．fierce

20.               A．before         B．since          C．until  D．unless

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“Everything happens for the best,” my mother said whenever I 36disappointment. “If you can carry on, one day something 37will happen. And you’ll realize that it wouldn’t have happened if not for that 38disappointment.”

Mother was right, 39I discovered after graduating from college in 1932. I had decided to 40 a job in radio, then work my way up to sports   41. I hitchhiked（搭便车） to Chicago and 42on the door of every station—and got turned 43every time.

In one studio, a kind lady told me that big stations couldn’t risk hiring an 44person –“Go out in the sticks（偏远地区） and find a small station that will give you a 45,” she said.

I thumbed home to Dixon, Illinois. 46there was no radio—announcing job in Dixon, my father said Montgomery Ward had opened a store and wanted a local athlete to 47its sports department. Since Dixon was where I had played high school football. I 48. The job 49just right for me. But I wasn’t hired.

My disappointment must have 50. “Everything happens for the best,” Mom 51me. Dad offered me the car to job hunt. I tried WOC Radio in Davenport, Iowa. The program director, a wonderful Scotsman named Peter MacArthur, told me they had already hired an announcer.

As I left his office, my frustration 52. I asked aloud, “How can a fellow get to be a sport announcer if he can’t get a job in a radio station?”

I was waiting for the elevator 53I heard MacAethur calling, “What was that you said about sports? Do you know anything about football?” Then he asked me to stand before a microphone and to broadcast a (an) 54game.

On my way home, once again I thought of my mother’s words. I often wonder what 55my life might have taken if I’d gotten the job at Montgomery Ward.

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“Everything happens for the best,” my mother said each time I faced disappointment or even depression. “If you carry on, one day, something good will happen. And you’ll realize that it wouldn’t have happened if not for that previous disappointment.”

Mother was right, but I didn’t realize that until I graduated from college in 1932. I had decided to try for a job in radio and then work my way up to be a sports announcer. I hitchhiked (搭顺风车) to Chicago and knocked on the door of every station — and got turned down every time. In one studio, a kind lady told me that in most cases, big stations couldn’t risk hiring an inexperienced person. “Go out in the remote areas and find a small station that’ll give you a chance,” she said. I went back home to Dixon, Illinois.

While there were no radio-announcing jobs in Dixon, my father said Montgomery Ward had opened a store and wanted a local athlete to manage its sports department. Since Dixon was where I had played high school football, I applied. The job sounded just right for me.

But I wasn’t hired. My disappointment must have shown. “Everything happens for the best.” Mom reminded me. Dad offered me the car to hunt for jobs. I tried WOC Radio in Davenport, Iowa. The program director, a wonderful Scotsman named Peter MacArthur, told me they had already hired an announcer.

As I left his office, my frustration boiled over. I asked aloud, “How can a fellow get to be a sports announcer if he can’t get a job in a radio station?” I was waiting for the elevator when I heard MacArthur calling, “What was that you said about sports? Do you know anything about football?” Then he stood me before a microphone and asked me to broadcast an imaginary game. The preceding autumn, my team had won a game in the last 20 seconds with a 65-yard run. I did a 15-minute boost to that play, and Peter told me I would be broadcasting Saturday’s game!

On my way home, as I have had many times since, I thought of my mother’s words, “If you carry on, one day, something good will happen. It wouldn’t have happened if not for that previous disappointment.”

1.Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A. The author graduated from college in the 1930s.

B. The author’s dream job was a sports announcer.

C. The author was refused by every radio station across the country.

D. The author was considered unqualified because of his lack of experience.

2.What does the underlined phrase “boil over” (in paragraph 5) most probably mean?

A. To pass on some evil emotions.　　 B. To become overwhelming.

C. To be turned into calmness.　　 D. To break down.

3.What can be inferred from the passage?

A. The author was given a car by his father after he failed his first-ever job interview.

B. The author’s mom always advised him to learn from his failures.

C. Peter MacArthur, the program director of WOC Radio, turned down the author for his lack of flexibility.

D. Peter MacArthur was able to recognize the talent of the author as a sports announcer.

4.What lesson can be drawn from the author’s experience in the passage?

A. When in Rome, do as the Romans do.

B. Practice makes perfect.

C. No pain, no gain.

D. The early bird catches the worm.

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Whenever I felt disappointed I often thought of what my mother had said to me，“Everything happens for the best.If you____，one day something good will happen.And you'll realize that it wouldn't have happened if not for that previous____．”

As it____，mother was right.In 1932，I ended my college life.____ that，I had decided to try for a job in radio，and then could work my way up to sports ___．I went to Chicago and knocked on the door of every____－and got turned down every time.In one station，a ____ lady told me that big stations couldn't risk hiring a person who lacked ____．“Go to ____ town and find a little station that'll give you a chance，” she said.I then ____ to Dixon.While there was no radio­announcing jobs in Dixon，my father said Montgomery Ward had opened a store and wanted an athlete to ____ its sports department.Since Dixon was where I had played high school football，I ____．The job sounded just right for me.But I wasn't ____．

My disappointment must have ___．“Everything happens for the best，” Mom ____ me.Dad ____ me one car for me to job hunt.I ____ WOC Radio in Davenport.The program ___，a wonderful Scotsman named Peter MacArthur，told me they had already ___ a contract with another announcer.

I often ____ what direction my life might have taken if I'd gotten the job at Montgomery Ward and if I didn't persist.

1.A.go on　　　　    B．hold up　　　　    C．look on　　　　D．stay up

2.A.successes　             B．disappointments　         C．lives　             D．results

3.A.carried out　         B．looked out　             C．figured out　         D．turned out

4.A.Since　             B．After　                 C．Before　             D．During

5.A.announcer　         B．athlete　                 C．hostess　             D．performer

6.A.firm　                 B．station　                 C．store　             D．school

7.A.beautiful　             B．kind　                 C．strict　             D．cruel

8.A.money　             B．knowledge　             C．appearance　         D．experience

9.A.down　             B．small　                 C．big　             D．faraway

10.A.walked　             B．saw　                 C．added　             D．turned

11.A.run　                 B．buy　                 C．sell　             D．show

12.A.refused　             B．applied　                 C．managed　         D．yelled

13.A.fired　             B．employed　             C．fitted　             D．satisfied

14.A.disappeared　         B．fallen　                 C．shown　             D．responded

15.A.reminded　         B．persuaded　             C．advised　             D．recited

16.A.lent　                 B．offered　                 C．sold　             D．promised

17.A.visited　             B．tried　                 C．passed　             D．poured

18.A.boss　                 B．singer　                 C．photographer　     D．director

19.A.signed　             B．assigned　             C．designed　         D．resigned

20.A.doubted　             B．wondered             C．intended　         D．expected

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Whenever my grandmother calls just to chat with me，I drop everything and enjoy the moment，knowing these times__________pass．

A．call    B. must    C．shall  D．might

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—My wife tries her best to do everything for our children.

—That's exactly ________ I disagree.

A．what                         B．how                  C. when                         D. where

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My father sold everything we owned, took all the money and disappeared from our lives. My mother suddenly found herself　　 ____　　 to care for five boys. I worried about the situation, but my mother stayed　 ______　　 , and told us that she would keep us together as a _____safe from harm. Although small in size, she could _____heavy horse-drawn ploughs(犁). Besides, she　 _____　 found time to help us with homework.

As Christmas approached, my mother didn’t seem to smile as much. I　 _______ she had no money to buy us presents. Considering myself practically grown, I hid my ______　 .

One day, my mother took a saw(锯) into the forest and _________ with some tree branches. She left them in the barn(畜棚) and did not tell her　 ________ children what they were for. She worked on her project________ I was in school, but I looked　　 ______ into the barn whenever I had a chance. Several days later, I still couldn’t　 ______ her purpose. When later I saw she used nails and paint, I ____ that she must be making presents for us.

By Christmas week, my mother was her　 _______　 happy self again. Her project was apparently__ and she obviously kept it secret because I’d looked everywhere without ______　　 .

On Christmas Eve, I lay awake for a long time,　 _____　　 Christmas morning.

The next morning, my mother handed out the handmade presents happily in front of her delighted kids. Many difficult years would follow that particular Christmas, but I never again doubted my mother’s　　 ____　 to care for us. We were never hungry, and she made sure we got a(n)　 ______　 in school. She taught us to have faith in our own abilities. That faith ___me still.

1.A.responsible B.unable C.alone D.hopeful

2.A.positive B.negative C.passionate D.depressed

3.A.family B.secret C.promise D.team

4.A.repair B.control C.maintain D.handle

5.A.ever B.even C.just D.yet

6.A.witnessed B.realized C.recognized D.heard

7.A.anger B.embarrassment C.puzzlement D.disappointment

8.A.escaped B.left C.returned D.departed

9.A.curious B.energetic C.exciting D.naughty

10.A.because B.before C.when D.after

11.A.occasionally B.anxiously C.accidentally D.secretly

12.A.point out B.find out C.bring out D.pick out

13.A.suggested B.admitted C.swore D.concluded(推测)

14.A.typical B.unique C.normal D.regular

15.A.complete B.awkward C.creative D.fantastic

16.A.delay B.hesitation C.difficulty D.success

17.A.scheduling B.expecting C.avoiding D.greeting

18.A.ability B.belief C.decision D.enthusiasm

19.A.praise B.welcome C.tutor D.education

20.A.guarantees B.surprises C.supports D.comforts

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Linda Evans was my best friend-like the sister I never had, We did everything together：piano lessons, movies, swimming , horseback riding.

When I was 13, my family moved away, Linda and I kept in touch through letters， and we saw each other on special times- like my wedding and Linda’s. Soon we were busy with children and moving to new homes, and we wrote less often. One day a card that I sent came back, stamped “Address Unknown”. I had no idea about how to find Linda.

Over the years, I missed Linda very much, I wanted to share happiness of my children and then grandchildren, And I needed to share my sadness when my brother and then mother died, There was an empty place in my heart that only a friend like Linda could fill.

One day, I was reading a newspaper when I noticed a photo of a young woman who looked very much like Linda and whose last name was Wagman—Linda’s married name. “There must be thousands of Wagmans . ”I thought, but I still wrote to her.

She called as soon as she got my letter, “Mrs, Tobin!” she said excitedly, “Linda Evans Wagman is my mother.”Minutes later I heard a voice that I recognized at once, even after 40 years. We laughed and cried and caught up on each other’s lives, Now the empty place in my heart is filled, And there’s one thing that Linda and I know for sure: we won’t lose each other again!

1.The writer went to piano lessons with Linda Evans________.

A. at the age of 13                                                             B. before she got married

C. before the writer’s family moved away           D. after they moved to new homes

2.They didn’t often write to each other because they________.

A. got married                                                                    B. had little time to do so

C. didn’t like writing letters                                             D. could see each other on special times

3.There was an empty place in the writer’s heart because she________.

A. was in trouble                                                               B. didn’t know Linda’s address

C. received the card that she sent                                 D. didn’t have a friend like Linda

4.The writer was happy when she________.

A. read the newspaper

B. heard Linda’s voice on the phone

C. met a young woman who looked a lot like Linda

D. wrote  to  the  woman  whose  last  name  was  Wangman

5.They haven’t kept in touch________.

A. for about 40 years                                              B. for about 27 years

C. since they got married                              D. since the writer’s family moved away

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