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 there so much ! He’s a star athlete and the best boxer in the school . Th e 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 . Th 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
5. 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.
6. We can from the passage 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.
7. According to the passage , which words can best describe Mr Smith?
A. Sympathetic and grateful. B. Selfish and greedy.
C. hardworking and strict. D. Easy-going and optimistic.
8. The author wrote the passage in order to .
A.made our children enjoy. 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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A. Profits enlarging B. Technology developing C. Education investing D. Benefits transferring E. Dominance disappearing F. A nation rising |
The following is an imaginary diary entry written by US president. This diary is part of Global Trends 2025, which was written by the US National Intelligence Council
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Global wealth and economic power will shift from West to East.
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The transition from old fuels to new will be slow, as will the development of new technologies that present feasible alternatives to fossil fuels or help eliminate food and water problems. All current technologies are inadequate, and new ones will probably not be commercially possible by 2025