Andrew was a smart boy.He was interested in different things.He like doing things in a way that he thought to be clever.But sometimes he made wrong choices.
One day,his father gave him some(1) and asked him to buy some goldfish.When he got to the market,he found that the killifish looked like small goldfish,and they were much(2) .So he bought he some killifish and kept the rest of the money for himself.
When he got home,his father(3) what Andrew did at once.He put the fish in the tank (鱼缸) without(4) anything first.He knew his son didn't buy the right fish.At the same time,he thought his son might have an advantage in marketing (市场销售).And he should(5) a way to help his son grow well.He had an idea.Then he said to his son,"Andrew,do you know(6) you have bought?Are they goldfish?"Andrew felt shy and said in a(7) voice,"Er,no,but…"His father continued,"Well,I'm glad you know how to(8) money.I also know you are good at watching things around you.But it's not right to be dishonest.You should do things honestly,(9) others won't trust you."Then he helped Andrew start with some chores (琐事),like buying daily things,managing his own pocket money and helping his uncle in his store.Later,Andrew worked as a salesman.He felt himself strong in marketing and kept working hard at it.Finally,he became a successful(10) .
Several years later,when talking about the key to his success,Andrew said,"Thanks to my father,I got to know myself well and developed in a right way."
(1)A. paper |
B. money |
C. gifts |
D. flowers |
(2)A. cheaper |
B. more expensive |
C. uglier |
D. more beautiful |
(3)A. refused |
B. forgot |
C. remembered |
D. realized |
(4)A. knowing |
B. saying |
C. giving |
D. tasting |
(5)A. talk about |
B. care about |
C. think of |
D. hear of |
(6)A. that |
B. where |
C. what |
D. which |
(7)A. low |
B. loud |
C. good |
D. bad |
(8)A. lend |
B. lose |
C. save |
D. raise |
(9)A. and |
B. but |
C. so |
D. or |
(10)A. postman |
B. businessman |
C. fisherman |
D. sportsman |