John,an academically excellent young man,went to apply for a management position in a big company. The director did the last
____The director asked,“Who paid for your school fees?” John answered,“My
____did. When I was young,my father
____ ”Then he continued,“
____was your mother?” John answered,“My mother worked as a
____cleaner. ”Hearing this, the director asked John to
____his hands. John reached out his hands that were
____and perfect. The director said,“I have a
____When you go home,clean your mother’s hands and see me tomorrow.”
John felt
____but did it. His tears fell
____he cleaned his mother’s hands. He noticed for the first time that her hands were so
____ Also John
____that it was this pair of hands that washed clothes every day to
____him. After cleaning his mother’s hands,John
____washed all the remaining clothes for her.
Next day,John went to the director’s office. Tears in eyes,John was asked to
____his feelings. “Now I know what is
____. Without my mother,there wouldn’t be the
____me today. By helping my mother,I see how
____it is to get something done. I have also come to know the value of family relationship.”
The director smiled,“This is what I am
____I want a person who can appreciate the help of others,a person who knows the sufferings of others and a person who
____put money as his only goal in life. You are hired.”
16. A.farewell | B.job | C.interview | D.try |
17. A.tutors | B.father | C.parents | D.mother |
18. A.died away | B.passed away | C.died out | D.passed by |
19. 20. A.carpet | B.floor | C.clothes | D.window |
21. A.turn | B.show | C.wave | D.shake |
22. A.clumsy | B.dirty | C.strong | D.smooth |
23. A.request | B.question | C.wish | D.choice |
24. A.embarrassed | B.frightened | C.confused | D.inspired |
25. A.before | B.as | C.since | D.until |
26. A.slim | B.warm | C.soft | D.rough |
27. A.realized | B.believed | C.insisted | D.wondered |
28. A.sacrifice | B.serve | C.satisfy | D.support |
29. A.modestly | B.secretly | C.quietly | D.gently |
30. A.improve | B.describe | C.awaken | D.hide |
31. A.appreciation | B.cooperation | C.qualification | D.communication |
32. A.wealthy | B.famous | C.successful | D.humorous |
33. A.firm | B.exciting | C.crazy | D.tough |
34. A.looking through | B.looking for | C.looking at | D.looking into |
35. A.shan’t | B.needn’t | C.won’t | D.can |