1 . Bill Porter was born with cerebral palsy (脑瘫), which made it difficult for him to move his arms and legs and even speak. There was much prejudice against people in his situation. This is because few understood that a person only had limitations for certain activities, not for all of them. Only one person trusted him: his mother. She knew the boy was smart and interested in learning.
After entering adulthood, Bill didn’t want to give up his life to inactivity. He dreamed of being useful and successful. In fact, he loved sales, as he liked being in contact with others. Many people told him that becoming a salesman would be impossible in his condition. After several unsuccessful job searches, Bill applied for Watkins company. At first, he was rejected. When Bill proposed to run the route of least profit, the manager reconsidered and decided to hire him. Bill didn’t go well on the sales route. In the first few days, Bill had a lot of cold shoulder treatment, and he began to doubt whether he was really suitable for the job.
One day, Bill went to a park to enjoy the meal his mother had packed for him. It was a simple sandwich. However, there was something very special in it. It had two words written with ketchup (番茄酱): “patience” and “persistence”. Bill regained the excitement he had been losing door after door in the morning after seeing his mother’s message.
His efforts finally paid off. The door that once shut began to keep open to him. Some customers even became his friends. Bill Porter found his path to success, both financially and personally. In fact, he became Watkins’ top salesman in a short time.
Bill Porter worked for 40 years for that company and collected awards, medals, and even admirers. A local newspaper reported his story in 1995. TNT turned his story into a movie in 2002. He died at the age of 81, in 2013.
1. Why were people prejudiced against Bill?A.He was badly disabled. | B.He was not intelligent. |
C.He had little schooling. | D.He was poor-spirited. |
A.The jokes of others. | B.The salary of salesmen. |
C.The attitude of customers. | D.The rejection of the manager. |
A.She was good at cooking. |
B.She set an example for her son. |
C.She encouraged Bill to do what he liked. |
D.She hoped Bill would give up his dream. |
A.Determined. | B.Energetic. |
C.Warm-hearted. | D.Considerate. |
2 . THE BEST PARIS ART EXHIBITIONS IN 2022
Lovers of art and culture will be spoiled in Paris in 2022 with some excellent shows at the city’s impressive museums and galleries. We’ve rounded up 3 of the best Paris art exhibitions this year to attract you.
THE MOROZOV COLLECTION. ICONS OF MODERN ART
Fondation Louis Vuitton
One of this year’s flagship Paris art exhibitions, The Morozov Collection. Icons of Modern Art at Fondation Louis Vuitton shares 200 Impressionist and Modern art masterpieces from the collection of brothers Mikhail and Ivan Morozov, the first time it has travelled outside of Russia. Expect French works by Manet, Matisse, Monet, Pissarro, etc., alongside Russian talents such as Malevich, spanning the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
GAUDI
Orsay Museum
Gaudi is the first major show of Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi’s work in Paris in 50 years, honoring his novel art buildings. Exhibited at Orsay Museum, it digs into his love of space, decoration and color, captured in his extraordinary palaces, hotels and churches. It’s also a rare chance to see some of Gaudi’s furniture designs, never before shown in France.
CÉZANNE, THE LIGHTS OF PROVENCE
Lighting Studio
Kids will adore immersive (沉浸式的) digital art space Lighting Studio in the 11th district, where vivid images of artists’ works are projected around a former foundry (铸造厂), with videos and music combining to impressive effect. Offering an exhibition Cézanne, the Lights of Provence explores the life and works of French Post-Impressionist painter Paul Cézanne.
1. What do these art exhibitions have in common?A.They are held in Paris. | B.Their artworks are from France. |
C.They are based on a common theme. | D.Their artworks are first exhibited. |
A.Russian works. | B.Post-Impressionist art masterpieces. |
C.Furniture designs. | D.Mikhail and Ivan Morozov’s paintings. |
A.Fondation Louis Vuitton. | B.Orsay Museum. |
C.Lighting Studio. | D.A modern foundry. |
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5 . 听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
1. When did the flight attendant see the backpack?A.After the plane landed. |
B.When the little girl dropped it. |
C.While the woman was brushing her teeth. |
A.At about 7:00. | B.At about 8:30. | C.At about 10:00. |
A.At the airport. | B.In a restaurant. | C.In a security office. |
6 . 听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
1. What is the speakers’ attitude towards the change of manners?A.Positive. | B.Unconcerned. | C.Dissatisfied. |
A.Play outside. | B.Have a light sleep. | C.Look after their kids. |
A.She can’t find good places for them. |
B.She never knows who to invite. |
C.She’s not sure who may come. |
7 . 听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
1. What do the speakers need to do according to the man?A.Respond to the demands of the customers. |
B.Participate in the company contest. |
C.Give a name to a new product. |
A.Turning to a consulting company. |
B.Asking for the customers’ opinions. |
C.Organizing an unusual meeting. |
8 . What help does the man need?
A.To be driven to the airport. | B.To send John to the airport. | C.To have his car fixed today. |
1. How does the man feel about flying?
A.Excited. | B.Bored. | C.Scared. |
A.The man. | B.The woman. | C.Neither of the speakers. |
A.It’s unpleasant and inconvenient. |
B.It’s great to see the scenery. |
C.It’s exciting to meet other passengers. |
A.The plane. | B.The train. | C.The car. |
1. What was the speaker’s feeling this morning?
A.Excited. | B.Tired. | C.Nervous. |
A.At 8:00. | B.At 8:30. | C.At 9:10. |
A.The result of her competition. |
B.Other swimmers’ behaviors. |
C.The judge’s instructions. |
A.47 points. | B.50 points. | C.53 points. |