I had my first job at a local diner called the Buttercup Bakery when I was 22. I worked there for seven years and learned so many lessons, especially from a fellow waitress Helen who had incredible self-respect and did what she loved—serving people. She made everyone smile and feel good, customers and co-workers alike.
Being a waitress changed my life. One of my regular customers was Fred Hasbrook, an electronics salesman. Thanks to the newfound confidence I picked up from Helen, I dreamed of having my own restaurant. But when I called my parents to ask for a loan, they said, “We just don’t have the money.”
The next day, I shared my dream with him and said, “Fred, I know I can do more if somebody would just have faith in me.”
He walked over to some of the other diner regulars and the next day handed me checks totaling $50,000—along with a note that I have to this day. It reads, “The only collateral(担保)on this loan is my trust in your honesty as a person. Good people with a dream should have the opportunity to make that dream come true.”
I took the checks to Merrill Lynch—the first time I had ever entered a brokerage(经纪业)house—where the money was invested for me. I continued working at the Buttercup, making plans for the restaurant I would open. My investments soured, though, and I lost the money.
After great deliberation(考虑) I decided to apply for a job at Merrill Lynch. Even though I had no experience, I was hired and ended up becoming a pretty good broker. Eventually I paid back Fred and my customers the $50,000, plus 14-percent annual interest. Five years later, I was able to open my own firm.
I got a thank-you note from Fred, which will be imprinted on my head forever. He had been sick and wrote that my check had helped cover his mounting medical bills. His letter read, “That loan may have been one of the best investments that I will ever make.”
1. According to the passage, the author thought ______.
A. Helen was full of complaint about her work
B. it was easy for Helen to make everyone happy and comfortable
C. she was lucky to have a job working with Helen
D. it was not acceptable to live in such a bad condition
2.By saying that “Being a waitress changed my life.” the author means that ______.
A. the author got a high pay by working hard
B. the author borrowed $50,000 with no interest from Fred Hasbrook
C. the effort which she had made influenced her a lot
D. the experience working as a waitress was worthwhile for the author
3. Which of the following statements is not true of Fred Hasbrook?
A. Fred Hasbrook was one of the author’s regular customers.
B. Fred Hasbrook lent the author $50,000, together with other customers.
C. Fred Hasbrook’s self-respect had a great effect on the author.
D. Fred Hasbrook’s himself did not have much money.
4.What made the author’s customers lend her money according to the passage?
A. Her maturity. B. Her honesty. C. Her faith. D. Her success.
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I had my first job at a local diner called the Buttercup Bakery when I was 22. I worked there for seven years and learned so many lessons, especially from a fellow waitress Helen who had incredible self-respect and did what she loved—serving people. She made everyone smile and feel good, customers and co-workers alike.
Being a waitress changed my life. One of my regular customers was Fred Hasbrook, an electronics salesman. Thanks to the newfound confidence I picked up from Helen, I dreamed of having my own restaurant. But when I called my parents to ask for a loan, they said, “We just don’t have the money.”
The next day, I shared my dream with him and said, “Fred, I know I can do more if somebody would just have faith in me.”
He walked over to some of the other diner regulars and the next day handed me checks totaling $50,000—along with a note that I have to this day. It reads, “The only collateral(担保)on this loan is my trust in your honesty as a person. Good people with a dream should have the opportunity to make that dream come true.”
I took the checks to Merrill Lynch—the first time I had ever entered a brokerage(经纪业)house—where the money was invested for me. I continued working at the Buttercup, making plans for the restaurant I would open. My investments soured, though, and I lost the money.
After great deliberation(考虑) I decided to apply for a job at Merrill Lynch. Even though I had no experience, I was hired and ended up becoming a pretty good broker. Eventually I paid back Fred and my customers the $50,000, plus 14-percent annual interest. Five years later, I was able to open my own firm.
I got a thank-you note from Fred, which will be imprinted on my head forever. He had been sick and wrote that my check had helped cover his mounting medical bills. His letter read, “That loan may have been one of the best investments that I will ever make.”
1. According to the passage, the author thought ______.
A. Helen was full of complaint about her work
B. it was easy for Helen to make everyone happy and comfortable
C. she was lucky to have a job working with Helen
D. it was not acceptable to live in such a bad condition
2.By saying that “Being a waitress changed my life.” the author means that ______.
A. the author got a high pay by working hard
B. the author borrowed $50,000 with no interest from Fred Hasbrook
C. the effort which she had made influenced her a lot
D. the experience working as a waitress was worthwhile for the author
3. Which of the following statements is not true of Fred Hasbrook?
A. Fred Hasbrook was one of the author’s regular customers.
B. Fred Hasbrook lent the author $50,000, together with other customers.
C. Fred Hasbrook’s self-respect had a great effect on the author.
D. Fred Hasbrook’s himself did not have much money.
4.What made the author’s customers lend her money according to the passage?
A. Her maturity. B. Her honesty. C. Her faith. D. Her success.
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When asked about my plan for the future, I hope to get a job on the local newspaper at first and ________work for "China Daily".
A.regularly | B.frequently | C.gradually | D.eventually |
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I had my first job at the age of thirteen , when a friend of my mother who owned a bookshop hired me for six hours a week to help her in the shop . I was very 36 to earn my own pocket money and my parents 37 interfered (干涉) with how I spent it , even when I was spending it 38 .They believed that by earning money ,spending it ,and learning from the 39 ,I would become more mature (成熟的)and 40 in how to handle work ,relationships with others ,and money.
Like many 41 parents ,my parents also let me and my brothers do things about which they 42 a great deal .When I was sixteen ,for example ,after I finished high school and before I entered university ,I wanted to spend the summer months traveling around 43 .My mother was against the idea of my traveling alone at such a young age, but my father felt that it would be a great 44 for me .In the end , my father won the 45 on the condition that I limited my traveling to France ,my mother’s home, where I had many uncles, aunts and cousins 46 through the country who could 47 shelter and help if I needed them .
Three years later ,my younger brother decided to 48 a year off after his first year in university and travel through the United States and the Caribbean. Again my mother was very worried and not 49 to see my brother leave school, but my father encouraged him and my brother spent a (n) 50 year working his way on trains and ships to 51 his passage to different ports and cities, and discovering many fascinating places and people.
These kinds of experiences are probably 52 for children in many countries but in the US they are fairly common. Most parents start 53 their children at a young age to do small things by themselves .By the time they have finished high school, many American kids have already had 54 jobs and traveled around the US or other countries on their own , have selected the university they plan to attend , maybe even have decided on their future 55 ,and so on .
1.A.anxious B. worried C. proud D. nervous
2.A. never B. ever C. always D. even
3.A. carefully B. foolishly C. seriously D. honestly
4.A. work B. mistakes C. others D. books
5.A. strict B. reasonable C. polite D. responsible
6.A. American B. Japanese C. Chinese D. British
7.A. helped B. supported C. shared D. worried
8.A. Asia B. Africa C. Europe D. Oceania
9.A. journey B. experience C. chance D. possibility
10.A. argument B. game C. discussion D. plan
11.A. sending out B. giving out C. carrying out D. spreading out
12.A. promise B. decide C. provide D. serve
13.A. leave B. make C. take D. prepare
14.A. angry B. eager C. sorry D. sad
15.A. unusual B. hard C. strange D. busy
16.A. accept B. earn C. find D. search
17.A. welcome B. fit C. necessary D. rare
18.A. bringing B. forcing C. pushing D. protecting
19.A. part-time B. full-time C. good D. well-paid
20.A. life B. career C. hope D. benefit
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My first job was at a local restaurant, where I worked for seven years and learned so many lessons, especially from a fellow36 .
Helen was in her 30s and had extraordinary self-confidence, something I was really37 . I looked up to Helen38 she was doing what she loved—39 people better. She always made everyone, customers and co-workers, 40 and feel good.
Being a waitress changed my life. One of my41 customers was Fred Hasbrook. He always ate an omelet, and when I saw him _42 , I tried to have it on his table as soon as he sat down.
Thanks to the newfound confidence I43 __from Helen, I dreamed of having my own__44 . But when I called my parents to ask for a loan, they said, “We just don’t have the money.”
The next day, Fred saw me and asked, “What’s45 ? You’re not smiling today.” I__46__my dream with him and said, “Fred, I know I can do more if somebody47 just have faith in me.”
Before long he handed me checks48 __$50,000—along with a note that I have to this day. It reads, “The only collateral(抵押品)on this loan is my trust in your49 as a person. Good people with a dream should have50 __to make that dream come true.”
I took the checks to Merrill Lynch, where the money was provided for me. I_ 51 __working at the restaurant, making52 for the restaurant I would open. My plans soured, though, and I lost the53 .
Later I decided to apply for a job at Merill Lynch. Even though I had no experience, I was__54 and ended up becoming a pretty good agent. 55 . I paid back Fred the $50,000, plus 14-percent annual interest. Five years later, I was able to open my own firm.
1.A. friend B. waitress C. citizen D. customer
2.A. losing B. earning C. sharing D. lacking
3. A. while B. though C. because D. unless
4. A. serving B. respecting C. helping D. praising
5. A. work B. eat C. smile D. speak
6.A. regular B. favorite C. respected D. fresh
7.A. eating B. greeting C.smiling D. coming
8.A. found out B. picked up C. got back D. took away
9.A. restaurant B. work C. house D. money
10.A. ahead B. that C. there D. up
11.A. exchanged B. discussed C. shared D. explained
12.A. should B. would C. might D. must
13.A. totaling B. counting C. adding D. valuing
14.A. ability B. honesty C. responsibility D. identity
15.A. patience B. confidence C. choice D. chance
16.A. loved B. practiced C. continued D. enjoyed
17.A. tables B. plans C. decisions D. suggestions
18.A. faith B. honesty C. money D. friend
19.A. hired B. rejected C. encouraged D. determined
20.A. Fortunately B. Excitedly C. Personally D. Eventually
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Finally, I got a part – time job working at the local coffee shop. I had figured that the job would be easy. However, the actual situation was not what I had expected. The customers were hard to please. There was always too much sugar, too little ice, or not enough skimmed milk. However, I kept at it.
One rainy day, Hank, one of my regular customers, came in looking sad and defeated. I asked what the problem was sand if we could help, but Hank wouldn’t tell me any details. He just said he felt like going to bed, pulling the sheets up over his head, and staying there for a few years. I knew exactly how he felt.
Before he left, I handed him a bag of his favorite type of doughnuts along with his iced coffee. He looked at me skeptically because he hadn’t ordered anything else except iced coffee.
“It’s on me,” I told him. “Have a nice day.”
He smiled and thanked me before turning around and heading back out into the rain.
The next day was a horrible one. The rain kept pouring down and I spent my afternoon hanging out the window, handing people their orders. What’s worse, no one felt like tipping that day.
However, around 7:00 pm, Hank drove up to the window. Instead of ordering anything, he handed me a single pink rose and a little note. He said that few people take the time to care about others nowadays and he was glad there we still people like me in the world. I was speechless and very touched; I hadn’t thought that I had done anything incredible.
The note read:
Christine,
Thanks for being so sweet, kind and thoughtful yesterday. I was sincerely touched by you. It is so nice to meet someone that’s nice, warm, sensitive and unselfish. Please don’t change your ways because I truly believe that you will excel. Have a great day!
Hank
Later, I did come across more complaining customers. But anytime I felt sad or just sick of coffee, I thought of Hank and his kindness. Then I would smile, hold my head up high, clear my throat and ask politely, “How can I help you?”
1.How did the author feel after he began to work at the coffee shop?
A.Excited. B.Confused. C.Disappointed. D.Satisfied.
2.What happened to the regular customer of the author?
A.He was very sick and had to stay in bed for some days.
B.He was not satisfied with the coffee served to him.
C.He was anxious to stay at home for a long time.
D.He was not feeling himself for some reasons.
3..What does the underlined word “skeptically” probably mean in the passage?
A.questioningly B.hopefully C.anxiously D.excitedly
4..It was Hank who helped the author realize the importance of ________.
A.patience in one’s work B.being kind to regular customers
C.taking time to care about others D.sticking to one’s own career
5.What is the best title of the passage?
A.A Warm – hearted Man B.Coffee Shop Kindness
C.My Part – time Job D.A Horrible Raining Day
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—What’s your plan for the future?
—I hope to get a job in the local newspaper at first and ______ work for China Daily.
A.regularly B.frequently C.eventually D.gradually
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The worker I hired to repair my house had just finished a difficult first day on the job. A broken wheel made him an hour late; his ladder () fell down when he was painting the roof and now his old truck wouldn' t start. With each problem he shouted angrily, more at himself than at his things. As I drove him home, the man didn't say a word.
I tried talking to the man to kill time. I managed to find out that he had come up from Blue Hills in Victoria with his family six months ago to find a job. This was his first job since moving here. I now knew why his price was lower than any other worker I could find in the local newspaper. He really needed the job. His clothes told me as much.
On arriving, much to my surprise, he invited me in to meet his family. As we walked through his front garden he suddenly stopped at a small tree and placed his hands on it. Then, when he opened the door he completely changed. Instead of his troubled face, there was now a warm smile, hugs for his two children and a kiss for his wife.
The following day, I asked him about the tree.
"That's my trouble tree," he answered. "Work troubles aren't welcome at home with my wife and the children. So I hang them on that tree every night when I come home. Then in the morning I pick them up again. "
"And you know what else?" he said smiling,"The next morning I find that there aren't as many as I remember hanging up the night before. "
1.Which of the following things did NOT happen to the worker?
A. His truck broke down. B. He was late for work.
C. He fell onto the roof. D. His ladder fell down.
2.When did the worker first arrive in this town?
A. Today. B. Last night.
C. Six weeks ago. D. Six months ago.
3.Where did the writer find the worker?
A. Through a newspaper. B. Beside the trouble tree.
C. In his old house. D. In Blue Hills, Victoria.
4.Why did the worker touch the tree?
A. To get good luck, B. To leave his trouble outside.
C. To send good wishes to his family. D. To clean his hands.
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My father got his first job at eleven years old. cleaning up the garbage outside of the bowlingalley(保龄球场). Two years later his dad died. and my fatber worked odd jobs to help put food onthe table during the Depression. Ten years after that. Dad fell in love. married Mom and had ababy girl. Eight more children followed. During those years, Dad slipped into a routine he neverbroke He woke up before six. took the train to work and wouldn't get home until after five thirly.After supper, Dad spent the rest of the evening in the basement making dental parts for extra
Two years ago, at the age of sixty-four, Dad retired. When I was young, Mom and Dad did well to hide the fact that we were poor. All nine of us attended Catholic schools and we always had plenty of school supplies. We slept in wooden beds, shared one bathroom and watched television from a tiny black-and-white set in the living room. Mom and Dad never bought anything for themselves. They clipped coupons, wore the same pair of sneakers for twenty years and sewed wom clothing together every Saturday afternoon.
At his retirement party. I wanted to thank Dad for all his hard work and sacrifice by buying him the best present I could think of. As I shopped though. l realized there was nothing I could buy for Dad. Dad taught me through his own faith that the greatest gifis come from the heart Finally. I left my present on the kitchen table for Dad to find before he Ieft for his frnal day at work.
1.How did Dad get extra money besides his daytime routine work?
A. Collecting garbage outside the alley.
B. Making dental parts in the basement.
C. Putting food on the table in a hotel.
D. Working oddjobs on the train.
2.What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about?
A. Dad retired after sixty-four years of hard work.
B. Dad and Mom could afford their children good education.
C. Parents made every effort to save for chcir children
D. The family was once poor but became well off later.
3.After reading the text. what would be the author's present for his Dad?
A. A big-screen television.
B. A vacation schedule.
C. A letter of grateful words.
D. A great retirement party.
4.What can be the best title for the text?
A. Thank You. Dad. B. Dad's Expenence.
C. A Hardworking Dad. D. Dad. a Breadwinner.
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This picture called up my memory of that day when I ______ him for the first time.
A. had met B. was meeting C. would meet D. met
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Tom's first job was at a local restaurant in his early twenties,________he worked for seven years.
A.where B.when
C.which D.that
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