1 . A wise man was passing through a city. While he was walking, he
Next morning, he
After
The wise man explained, ”I found this coin yesterday in your
Everyone was living a
The king realized his
A.noticed | B.lost | C.spent | D.dropped |
A.Thus | B.Besides | C.However | D.Therefore |
A.dining | B.waiting | C.walking | D.resting |
A.woke up | B.looked up | C.stayed up | D.dressed up |
A.hoped | B.allowed | C.ordered | D.advised |
A.tribe | B.state | C.city | D.king |
A.expanded | B.respected | C.developed | D.blamed |
A.consulting | B.thinking | C.chatting | D.bargaining |
A.nervously | B.curiously | C.eagerly | D.angrily |
A.city | B.palace | C.house | D.backyard |
A.agreed | B.announced | C.informed | D.decided |
A.happy | B.hard | C.convenient | D.different |
A.defend | B.gain | C.earn | D.borrow |
A.in possession of | B.in search of | C.in need of | D.in charge of |
A.achievement | B.dream | C.existence | D.mistake |
2 . In America, we often regard Sally Ride as the first female astronaut (宇航员). But the first woman in space is actually a Soviet astronaut who beat out 400 applicants to pilot the Vostok 6 spacecraft in 1963—twenty years before Ride took her historic spaceflight.
There was nothing in Valentina Tereshkova’s early life that showed she would become a space pioneer. Tereshkova finished school at age 16 and went to work to help support her family. She seemed to follow her mother’s footsteps as a textile factory worker, except one interest: skydiving. By the time she was 22, she was jumping out of a plane pretty regularly. And then came the space race.
By 1962, the competition to get into space had been starting between the Soviet Union and the United States for about seven years. The two countries, in an effort to do better than the other in exploring space, had each launched men into space.
During the space race, the Soviet Union and the U. S. constantly tried to be better. After putting a man in space, the obvious next step was to send a woman into space. The Soviet Union’s lead spacecraft designer, Sergey Korolyov, is said to have been helpful in the decision. There are rumors (传言) that the Soviet Union knew that the U. S. was planning to send a woman to space and wanted to beat the Americans.
Inspired by Gagarin’s flight, Tereshkova wrote to the Soviet authorities (当局) hoping for any future training program for female astronauts. The authorities answered and in early 1962 she became one of just five women accepted for astronaut training. On June 16, 1963, Tereshkova took off, eventually circling the Earth 48 times over the course of almost three days and securing her place in history as the first woman to leave the Earth’s atmosphere.
1. When did Sally Ride go into space?A.In 1963. | B.In 1973. | C.In 1983. | D.In 1993. |
A.Because she thought highly of her mother. |
B.Because she had to give a hand to her family. |
C.Because she wanted to save money for the space race. |
D.Because she was allowed to do skydiving. |
A.She suggested some training program for women. |
B.She refused the Soviet authorities’ invitation. |
C.She introduced herself to the training program. |
D.She announced she would be the first woman in space. |
MOTHER OF TEN THOUSAND BABIES
“Life is Precious. To a person nothing is more precious than their life, and if they entrust me with that life, how could I refuse that trust, saying I’m cold, hungry, or tired?” These words of Dr Lin Qiaozhi give us a look into the heart of this amazing woman, and what carried her through a life of hard choices.
As a fiveyearold girl, Lin Qiaozhi was deeply affected by her mother’s death. At age 18, instead of following the traditional path of marriage like the majority of girls, she chose to study medicine. “Why should girls learn so much? Finding a good husband should be their final goal!” her brother complained, thinking of the high tuition fees She responded, “I’d rather stay single to study all my life!”
Eight years later, Lin graduated from Peking Union Medical College (PUMC) with the Wenhai Scholarship, the highest prize given to graduates. She immediately became the first woman ever to be hired as a resident physician in the OBGYN department of the PUMC Hospital. Within six months, she was named a chief resident physician, a position that usually took four years to achieve. After working for a few years, she was sent to study in Europe and then, in 1939, in the US. She greatly impressed her American colleagues, who invited her to stay. Dr Lin, however, rejected the offer. She wanted to serve the women and children at home.
In 1941, Dr Lin became the first Chinese women ever to be appointed director of the OBGYN department of the PUMC Hospital, but just a few months later, the department was closed because of the war. Thinking of all the people still in need of help, Dr Lin opened a private clinic. She charged very low fees to treat patients and often reduced costs for poor patients. At times she was even seen riding a donkey to faraway villages to provide medical care.
The new People’s Republic of China saw Dr Lin Qiaozhi playing a key role. In 1954,she was elected to the first National People’s Congress and, over the next several decades, she held many important positions. Her heart, however, was elsewhere. She was more interested in tending patients, publishing medical research on care for women and children, and training the next generation of doctors. “The OBGYN department cares for two lives,” she told new staff in her department. “As doctors, we should be responsible for the patients and treat them as our sisters.”
Though Lin Qianzhi never married, she was known as the “mother of ten thousand babies”, having delivered over 50,000 babies in her lifetime. Dr Lin did not retire until the day she died, 22 April 1983. Since she had no children of her own she left her savings to a kindergarten and a fund for new doctors. And even as she lay dying, her final thoughts were for others. “I’m ready to go,” she said. “Don’t try to rescue me any more. Don’t waste the medicine any more.”
1. Look at the following pictures and answer the questions.(1)What are some important life choices for you?
(2)What do you know about Dr Lin Qiaozhi?
2. Look at the picture and the title on Page 16 and predict what the text is probably about?
Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions.
3. What did Lin Qiaozhi decide to do at 18?
4. Did her brother support her goal?
5. Why did Lin Qiaozhi refuse her American colleagues’ invitation?
6. How did Lin Qiaozhi help poor patients?
7. When did Lin Qiaozhi retire?
B.Careful reading
8. Fill in the form according to the passage.
Time | Events |
at five years old | Lin Qiaozhi was deeply |
at age 18 | She chose to study |
at age 26 | Lin |
after working for a few years | She |
in 1939 | Dr Lin |
in 1941 | Dr Lin became the first Chinese woman ever |
in 1954 | She was |
on 22 April 1983 | Dr Lin died. She |
9. What did Dr Lin Qiaozhi think is the most precious?
A.Life. | B.Choice. |
C.Marriage. | D.Medicine. |
A.Her mother’s death. |
B.Her goal to study medicine. |
C.Her decision to be single. |
D.Her marriage like most girls. |
A.To make more money. |
B.To do further research. |
C.To help poor patients. |
D.To stay with her family. |
A.Lin married very late. |
B.Lin adopted many babies. |
C.Lin died while working. |
D.Lin founded a kindergarten. |
(Ⅰ)Analyse the sentences
13. Eight years later, Lin graduated from Peking Union Medical College (PUMC) with the Wenhai Scholarship, the highest prize given to graduates.
[分析] with the Wenhai Scholarship是介词短语作
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14. She was more interested in tending patients, publishing medical research on care for women and children, and training the next generation of doctors.
[分析] tending,publishing 和training是三个并列的动名词作介词in的
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15. 教材对接高考:续写微技能——人物描写
A.写出句中描写人物的词汇。
(1)These words of Dr Lin Oiaozhi give us a look into the heart of this amazing woman, and what carried her through a life of hard choices.
(2)She immediately became the first woman ever to be hired as a resident physician in the OB-GYN department of the PUMC Hospital.
(3)She was more interested in tending patients, publishing medical research on care for women and children, and training the next generation of doctors.
B.在课文中找出另外两个人物描写的句子。
(1)
(2)
THE MILLION POUND BANK NOTE
ACT 2, SCENE 1
Narrator: Henry is walking along the street holding the bank note in his hand. His coat is worn in several places. He sees a sign for a tailor’s shop.
Henry: (entering the shop) I’d like to have a suit coat.
1st Clerk: (in a rude manner) See him there.(pointing to another clerk)
2nd Clerk: Readymade suits? Downstairs.
Henry: (after going down some stairs) Can you show me a suit, please?
3rd Clerk: Yes, I can, sir. This way, please. Ah, here we are, the very thing you need.
1st Clerk: (pulling the 3rd clerk aside and whispering) Mr Reid says you’d better serve him quick and get him out quick!
3rd Clerk: I know what I’m doing. I’ve got eyes, haven’t I?
Henry: It’s a little too bright, isn’t it?
3rd Clerk: (looking at him with a frown) It’s all we have in your size.
Henry: Well, I suppose it ought to do for now. I’ll take it.
3rd Clerk: Good. Shall I put it in a box?
Henry: No. I’ll wear it. Oh, I’d rather not pay you now. I’d like to pay in a month. You see, I don’t have any small change.
3rd Clerk: (trying not to show he’s angry) I suppose a gentleman like you only carries very large bills.
Henry: Now, you shouldn’t judge people by their clothes. I just don’t want to cause you trouble with a large note.
3rd Clerk: It’s no trouble at all.
Henry: In that case, there’s no problem. (He gives the clerk the bank note. The clerk drops Henry’s coat. Then he folds the bill and slowly unfolds it again, as if looking at something he can’t believe is there.)
Owner: Well, what seems to be the trouble?
Henry: I’m just waiting for my change.
Owner: Give him his change, Todd. Get going...(after getting the bank note from Todd) Would it...could it be the one I saw in the papers last week? I remember thinking that never would I hold such a note as this...(to Henry) Oh, take off this coat, sir.(to Todd) Go get(=Go and get) the others, Todd! (to Henry again) Allow me, sir! This way, sir.
(in another part of the shop, where there is a wide range of options for Henry to choose from)
Henry: This is nice, but I really don’t need it.
Owner: Never mind.(with a broad smile) Oh, it’s perfect! It was made for some king but he’ll just have to wait. You’ll need many suits for many occasions. Yes, indeed you will.
Henry: Wait a minute. I only came here to get a suit coat to wear today. I dare not buy all these things. You would have to wait a long time to get paid.
Owner: A long time, sir? Why, you don’t have to worry about that!
3rd Clerk: Yes, we can wait forever!
Henry: Well, all right. I’ll take the suit coat for now and get the others later.
Owner: Fine, fine. Your address, sir?
Henry: I don’t have one. Er...I’m moving.
Owner: Of course you are! That’s very normal! A busy man, I’m sure.
1. Why do the owner and the clerks serve Henry so rudely?
2. True or False.
①. The 2nd Clerk is ready to show Henry the readymade suits for he thinks Henry can’t afford a better one.
②. Looking at Henry with a frown shows the 3rd Clerk’s impatience.
③. The owner is shocked at the million pound bank note.
④. Henry is meant to get the clerks into trouble.
3. How did the clerks treat Henry at the beginning?
A.They treated Henry as politely as he treated others. |
B.They looked down upon Henry when they noticed his appearance. |
C.They decided to made a suit to his measure. |
D.They wanted to serve Henry to earn a lot of money. |
A.At the beginning of the story. |
B.Before they saw the bank note. |
C.At the end of the story. |
D.After they saw the bank note. |
A.frightened | B.angry |
C.worried | D.shocked |
I remember thinking that never would I hold such a note as this...
5 . Astronauts on shorter spaceship tasks often work very long days. Tasks are scheduled so tightly that break times are often used to finish the day’s work. This type of schedule is far too demanding for long missions on the International Space Station (ISS). ISS crewmembers usually live in space for at least a quarter of a year. They work five days on and two days off to mimic the normal way they do things on Earth as much as possible. Weekends give the crew valuable time to rest and do a few hours of housework. They can communicate with family and friends by email, Internet phone and through private video conferences.
While astronauts cannot go to a football game or a movie in space, there are many familiar activities that they can still enjoy. Before a mission, the family and friends of each ISS crewmember put together a collection of family photos, messages, videos and reading material for the astronauts to look at when they will be floating 370 kilometers above the Earth. During their mission, the crew also receives care packages with CDs, books, magazines, photos and letters. And as from early 2010, the Internet became available on the ISS, giving astronauts the chance to do some “Web surfing” in their personal time. Besides relaxing with these more common entertainments, astronauts can simply enjoy the experience of living in space.
Many astronauts say that one of the most relaxing things to do in space is look out of the window and stare at the universe and the Earth. Both the shuttle and the ISS circle the planet several times each day, and every moment offers a new view of the Earth’s vast land mass and oceans.
1. In Paragraph 1, what does the word “mimic” mean?A.Admit. | B.Cover. |
C.Change. | D.Copy. |
A.They are excited and fascinated. |
B.They are worried and upset. |
C.They are patient and annoyed. |
D.They are caring and thoughtful. |
A.get more pleasure in space than on the Earth |
B.love to see the Earth from space |
C.regard space life as common |
D.find living in space a bit boring and tiring |
A.work for shorter missions in space |
B.spend their time in space |
C.observe the Earth from space |
D.connect with people on the Earth |
6 . Once upon a time there was great poverty (贫困) in a land. Three rich men were
The first couldn’t stand seeing the poverty,
The second rich man, seeing the
The third rich man, on seeing such poverty,
Three days later, they
A.standing | B.travelling | C.gathering | D.running |
A.faraway | B.poor | C.different | D.ancient |
A.unless | B.because | C.so | D.if |
A.curious | B.worrying | C.dangerous | D.puzzling |
A.the villagers | B.his servants | C.the others | D.the rest |
A.interest | B.concern | C.use | D.attraction |
A.returned | B.gained | C.offered | D.received |
A.remain | B.last | C.supply | D.share |
A.turned back | B.set out | C.showed off | D.speeded up |
A.village | B.land | C.field | D.road |
A.whether | B.how | C.where | D.when |
A.welcomed | B.met | C.accepted | D.persuaded |
A.still | B.already | C.always | D.indeed |
A.except for | B.instead of | C.apart from | D.along with |
A.loading | B.treasuring | C.carrying | D.earning |
Wednesday, 21 June
Today was my first day back in San Francisco after camping in the Redwood Forest and visiting the wine country of Napa Valley. I have to admit that it definitely feels good to be back in the city again. And what a city—a city that was able to rebuild itself after the earthquake that occurred in 1906. There are so many beautiful old buildings—many siting on top of big hills, offering great views of the city, the ocean, and the Golden Gate Bridge.
My hotel is near downtown, in the Mission District, one of the oldest parts of the city. Many of the people living here are from Mexico or Central America. This district used to be a poor area of town, but is now a centre for art, music, and food. In fact, an art movement called the “Mission School” started here. It’s influenced by graffiti art and comic art. I walked around looking at the street art for a few hours. It was quite modern and lively. Afterwards, I ate some delicious Mexican-Chinese noodles from a food truck. A real mix of cultures here!
In the afternoon, I headed to a local museum that showed the historical changes in California. I learnt that America got California from Mexico in 1848. In the same year, gold was discovered near San Francisco, which started a gold rush. Over 300,000 people came from all over the world to seek their fortune, and San Francisco quickly became a big city. Many Chinese arrived during this period. To earn a living, some opened up shops and restaurants in Chinatown. Many others found jobs on farms, joined the gold rush, or went to build the railway that joined California to the eastern region of the country. The museum did a really good job of showing how America was built by immigrants from different countries and cultures. When these immigrants left their countries, they carried a bit of home in their hearts, and built a new home here.
This evening, I went to Chinatown. There were so many cafés and restaurants to choose from. I selected a Cantonese restaurant that served its food on beautiful china plates. What great food! That’s enough for today. Tomorrow evening, I’m going to a jazz bar in the Richmond Distinct. Can’t wait!
1. Which flag is American flag?
A. | B. |
C. | D. |
A.In the North. | B.In the South. |
C.In the East. | D.In the West. |
A. | B. |
C. | D. |
A. What I saw and experienced in the Mission District. B. My good feeling and my strongest impressions of San Francisco back there. C. Ending my day in Chinatown and my next day’s plan. D. My earning about the history of San Francisco from a local museum. |
5. All the following are mentioned except in Para. One .
A.The author’s feeling. | B.An historical accident of San Francisco. |
C.Many old buildings. | D.The Statue of Liberty. |
A.An art movement called the “Mission School” started here. | B.It was a classical but lively district. |
C.Many residents here are from Mexico or Central America. | D.It is a place where cultures mix. |
A.In 1848. | B.In 1849. | C.In 1850 | D.Not mentioned in the passage. |
A.Two. | B.Three. | C.Four. | D.Five. |
Before coming to San Francisco | |
In the morning | walked around |
In the afternoon | headed to a |
In the evening | went to Chinatown and ate |
tomorrow | go to |
教材对接高考:续写微技能——事物描写
10. 写出句中含有描写性的词汇
(1)There are so many beautiful old buildings—many sitting on top of big hills offering great views of the city,the ocean, and the Golden Gate Bridge.
(2)My hotel is near downtown, in the Mission District, one of the oldest parts of the city.
(3) This district used to be a poor area of town, but is now a center for art, music, and food.
(4) It was quite modern and lively .
11. 在课文中的句子里面找出描写性的词
(1) In the afternoon, I headed to a local museum that showed the historical changes in California.
(2)There were so many good cafés and restaurants to choose from.
8 . India is known for many colorful and fun festivals. But none is as popular as the festival of lights, Diwali, which is also called Deepavali.
The celebration begins on October 21st, with Dhanteras. For those who love shopping, this is the best day of the celebration. That’s because in addition to honoring Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth, the day is also considered lucky to buy everything—from gold and silver ornaments (装饰品) to new clothes.
The following day is Kali Chaudas, or Narak Chaturdashi. For some Indians it is celebrated with good food and fireworks. For others, it is the time to drive out bad spirits from homes. No matter how it is celebrated, everyone’s mind is already focused (集中) on the big day that comes after—Diwali!
Diwali begins with a visit to temples where prayers (祷告) will be given. Then families and friends get together and celebrate by exchanging gifts and sweets. Those who missed the opportunity to buy goods on Dhanteras can make up for it on this equally lucky day. In the evening, households light up their homes with oil lamps and prepare delicious Indian food. Then starts the real fun—fireworks! What makes the displays exciting is that everyone gets to create his/her own show by lighting up their favorite fireworks.
For Indians, Diwali also marks the end of the year. They will celebrate the first day of the New Year the following day.
The final day of the festival honors the relationships between brothers and sisters and is celebrated with more special food and prayers.
For kids, Diwali is like Christmas, except earlier. They get a week’s vacation from school! It is no wonder that most kids consider Diwali the best festival of all.
1. On Kali Chaudas, people will do the following EXCEPT .A.eat great food | B.play with fireworks |
C.honor Lakshmi | D.drive out bad spirits |
A.go shopping | B.receive goods |
C.give prayers | D.celebrate Dhanteras |
A.relatives to visit each other |
B.neighbors to improve relationships |
C.friends to meet and have fun together |
D.brothers and sisters to deepen their relationships |
A.Diwali is the longest festival in India. |
B.Indian New Year starts from October 24th. |
C.The celebration of Diwali lasts for a week. |
D.Indians think gold can bring them good luck. |
WHY DO WE CELEBRATE FESTIVALS?
Festivals are celebrated all around the world. They have a wide range of origins, such as the seasons of the year, religions, famous figures, and important events. Every festival has its different customs and unique charms. However, no matter how different they may seem, all over the world, the spirit of sharing joy, gratitude, love, or peace is common in all festivals.
Of all the traditional festivals, the harvest festival can be found in almost every culture. This important agricultural festival takes place after all the crops have been gathered in. People celebrate to show that they are grateful for the year’s supply of food. In ancient Egypt, the harvest festival was celebrated during the springtime—the Egyptian harvest season. It featured a parade and a great feast with music, dancing, and sports. Today, in some European countries, people decorate churches and town halls with flowers and fruit,and get together to celebrate over a meal. During the Mid-Autumn Festival in China, families gather to admire the shiningmoon and enjoy delicious mooncakes.
Customs play a significant role in festivals,but sometimes they can change over time. With the development of modern society and the spread of new ideas,some traditions may fade away and others may be established. One example is the typical Chinese Spring Festival custom of lighting firecrackers to drive away the evil spirits and celebrate the new year. Nowadays, many big cities have given up this custom in order to avoid air pollution. Another example is Halloween, which slowly became an exciting festival for children, in spite of its religious origins.
Festivals are becoming more and more commercial, with businesses taking advantage of the celebrations. Online shopping websites and social media apps have made it much easier for the public to spend more on gifts for their loved ones. Although some believe festivals should not be commercialised, others believe the increase in spending is good for the economy and public happiness.
Festivals are an important part of society. They reflect people’s wishes, beliefs, faiths, and attitudes towards life. They are occasions that allow us to relax and enjoy life, and forget about our work for a little while. They help us understand where we came from, who we are, and what to appreciate. And if you study festivals carefully, you may be surprised to find that different cultures actually have a lot in common after all.
1. Look at the following pictures and answer the questions.(1). What festivals do you celebrate with your family every year?
(2). Why do you think people celebrate different festivals?
2. Look at the picture and the title on Page 4 and predict what the text is probably about?
3. Match the main idea of each paragraph.
A.Festivals are becoming more and more commercial. B.Festivals are an important part of society. C.Festivals have different origins but the spirit of sharing is common. D.Customs that play an important role in festivals are changing. E.Harvest festival can be found in almost every culture. |
4. According to the text, festivals around the world share the spirit of .
A.joy, gratitude and religions |
B.love, peace and figures |
C.gratitude, peace and joy |
D.gratitude, seasons and love |
A.Every culture in the world has the harvest festival. |
B.It falls after all the crops have been gathered in. |
C.It is celebrated in all countries during the springtime. |
D.People admire the shining moon on the festival. |
A.the increase in spending is good for the economy and public happiness |
B.more and more people spend more money on gifts for their loved ones |
C.online shopping websites and social media apps have been used |
D.businesses have taken advantage of the celebrations and festivals |
A.different cultures actually have a lot in common |
B.festivals play an important role in society |
C.festivals allow us to relax and enjoy life |
D.festivals reflect people’s wishes, beliefs, faiths |
(1).Online shopping websites and social media apps have made it much easier for the public to spend more on gifts for their loved ones.
[分析] Online shopping websites and social media apps是本句的
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(2).And if you study festivals carefully, you may be surprised to find that different cultures actually have a lot in common after all.
[分析] if you study festivals carefully是
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9. 教材对接高考:续写微技能——节日气氛描写
A. 写出句中含有节日气氛描写的词汇。
(1)However, no matter how different they may seem, all over the world, the spirit of sharing joy, gratitude, love, or peace is common in all festivals.
(2)People celebrate to show that they are grateful for the year’s supply of food.
(3)They reflect people’s wishes, beliefs, faiths, and attitudes towards life.
B. 在课文中找出表示情绪变化的句子。
(1)
(2)
10 . Michael Saul Dell was born in 1965 in Houston, Texas. While he displayed intelligence and imagination from an early age, he had little interest in school. When he was twelve years old, he operated a mailorder trading business for stamps and baseball cards, earning $2,000. At the age of fourteen, Dell got his first computer, an Apple Ⅱ and soon realized that he had a knack for taking computers apart and putting them back together. While in high school, Dell took a job delivering newspapers for the Houston Post. His aggressive selling strategies resulted in earnings of $18,000.
In 1983, when Dell entered his freshman year at the University of Texas at Austin, his parents hoped he would become a doctor, but Dell’s skills lay elsewhere. In examining the personal computer, or PC industry, he noticed an opportunity to sell PCs for less, as Dell realized that he could assemble computer parts, skip the step of selling to a dealer, and go directly to the consumer. That way the consumer could buy the product for less, and Dell held on to every penny of the profits. Dell thus combined his knowledge of computers with his welldeveloped business sense and began his own business, assembling upgrade kits for personal computers.
In 1999, Dell recalled operating his new business out of his University of Texas dorm on the twentyseventh floor: “People would ride up to the 27th floor with their computers. I’d put in some memory or a disk drive, they’d pay me, and I’d send them on their way.” His earnings soon reached about $25,000 a month. After one year at the university, Dell had decided to drop out of college. His company began building PCs, starting with parts from such established computer companies as IBM and Compaq and adding elements to make the products unique. Dell continued to sell directly to consumers, a strategy that paid off in vast sums: by the end of 1984, his company had earned $6 million. Dell was off and running, leading his company to big growth year after year.
1. When Dell was very young, ________.A.he was very interested in school |
B.he had to make a living himself |
C.he began to sell computers |
D.he showed great intelligence and imagination |
A.Tool. | B.Container. | C.Skill. | D.Worker. |
A.He assembled the computer parts and sold them to a dealer. |
B.He assembled computer parts and went directly to the consumer. |
C.He bought the computer parts from other computer companies. |
D.He gave up holding on to every penny of the profits. |
A.A businessman from the beginning |
B.Michael Saul Dell’s childhood |
C.Michael Saul Dell’s college life |
D.Dell, IBM and Compaq |