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Cindy Sydney is the founder of C&S Paving Inc.(铺路公司) in Miami,USA.In the following account,she recalls the job that challenged her ____ and skill but left her flying high.
When the Miami Airport was under ____ in 1979,we were a new company struggling to make it.National Car Rental wanted to have 2,500 square meters of dirt paved ____ the cars could be on site ____ the airport opened,and the official opening was only ten days away!____ other local paving company wanted to do the job, stating it couldn’t be done in such a(n) ____ time.
Because we were new and really needed the work,we were ____ to try harder.We gave National Car Rental our offer and ____ our best effort to get the job finished within ten days.We also ____ them that if we failed,they would be no worse off,____ they had plenty to gain if we succeeded.
We got the job and immediately went into ___.Working at night needed lights,so I rented a machine to produce electricity for the site.Our____challenge was to keep the rock mixture ____ enough.All the available water wagons(洒水车) were rented out for the airport construction,and we certainly couldn’t  ____ to buy a new one.Instead,I got a special ___ to rent fire engine hoses(消防水龙带) and connect them to nearby hydrant(消防栓);then I ____ held one of those hoses to ____ down the rock.
Those ten days were filled with challenges that ____ one creative idea after another.Nine days later,the night before the airport opened,National Car Rental was the only company that had cars on the parking lot.
“The key to our success was having the ____ to take on any job and then being ____ in our approach to getting it done.”

【小题1】
A.kindness B.patience
C.imagination D.experience
【小题2】
A.construction B.repair
C.control D.development
【小题3】
A.after B.as
C.for D.so
【小题4】
A.while B.since
C.where D.when
【小题5】
A.Some B.Any
C.No D.Every
【小题6】
A.short B.vacant
C.initial D.regular
【小题7】
A.able B.nervous
C.afraid D.willing
【小题8】
A.supported B.promised
C.continued D.improved
【小题9】
A.asked B.surprised
C.reminded D.demanded
【小题10】
A.though B.but
C.as D.unless
【小题11】
A.discussion B.action
C.practice D.production
【小题12】
A.next B.first
C.past D.previous
【小题13】
A.cold B.wet
C.loose D.clean
【小题14】
A.swear B.delay
C.consult D.afford
【小题15】
A.excuse B.order
C.permit D.reason
【小题16】
A.exactly B.personally
C.angrily D.hardly
【小题17】
A.pull B.knock
C.hit D.water
【小题18】.
A.required B.mixed
C.followed D.formed
【小题19】
A.courage B.interest
C.hope D.chance
【小题20】
A.shabby B.efficient
C.creative D.urgent


【小题1】C
【小题2】A
【小题3】D
【小题4】D
【小题5】C
【小题6】A
【小题7】D
【小题8】B
【小题9】C
【小题10】B
【小题11】B
【小题12】A
【小题13】B
【小题14】D
【小题15】C
【小题16】B
【小题17】D
【小题18】A
【小题19】A
【小题20】C

解析【小题1】 C
解析 根据下文可知这是一项很难的工作,没有人愿意干。imagination创造力,想象力。
【小题2】 A
解析 under construction意思是“正在建设当中”。
【小题3】 D
解析 国家汽车出租公司想要把2 500平方米的泥土路铺好,“这样”汽车就可以抵达此处。
【小题4】 D
解析 when引导时间状语从句。
【小题5】 C
解析 时间紧,没有其他铺路公司想要做这个工作。
【小题6】 A
解析 in such a short time在这样短的时间内。
【小题7】 D
解析 be willing to do...愿意干某事。
【小题8】 B
解析 许诺尽最大的努力在10天内完成这项工作。
【小题9】 C
解析 我们还提醒他们,如果我们失败了,他们不会更糟糕。
【小题10】 B
解析 但是如果我们成功了,他们会收获颇丰。
【小题11】 B
解析 go into action行动起来。
【小题12】 A
解析 晚上工作需要灯光这是第一个问题,很自然应该谈下一个问题,所以选A项。
【小题13】 B
解析 因为下面提到要洒水,所以选择 wet。
【小题14】 D
解析 所有的洒水车都租出去了,而我们买不起一台新的洒水车。 afford买得起。
【小题15】 C
解析 我得到特别许可租了消防水龙带。 permit许可。
【小题16】 B
解析 personally亲自地。我亲自握住软管。
【小题17】 D
解析 water此处用作动词,表示“浇水”。
【小题18】 A
解析 那十天充满了挑战,需要一个又一个的创造力。
【小题19】 A
解析 我们成功的关键是有勇气承担任何工作。
【小题20】 C
解析 完成任务需要创造力,这在上文中提到了。

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We should show respect to everybody, especially our elders because they are ahead of us — in age, in wisdom and maturity, in experience and education. Our   36  have done a lot for us, directly or indirectly and most of us   37  everything to their kindness and love.
When we   38  them respect, whether it is by bowing to them, or   39   them with a smile, or offering them any help they need, it is one way of   40  our own love and gratitude to them.   41 , elders have also been through all the years you are   42  and know a little more about the world than you do.
It is   43  that you do not agree with the belief of your elders, but this is nothing new. All younger generations have always   44  with their elders and it is these differences that bring changes in human   45 . However much you disagree with them, give them credit for their   46 .
With changing times and   47  influences, youngsters no longer know what is interpreted as disrespect to elders. Youngsters should   48  express their views and if there are arguments, they should not   49  their voices.
If there is no space on sofas or chairs, children will immediately   50  their places, and sit on the carpet. In buses and trains, youngsters are   51  to give up their places to older people. This is not a   52  of who has more rights. It is simply that those who are younger have the strength to bear   53 , or tolerate unpleasantness, so it is natural to show consideration to those who are older and perhaps at a   54  disadvantage.
When you do simple things as a mark of respect, elders become   55  that youngsters care for them, and they respond with affection and kindness.

【小题1】
A.youngsters B.elders C.parents D.juniors
【小题2】
A.devote B.owe C.pay D.contribute
【小题3】
A.show B.explain C.exhibit D.point
【小题4】
A.greeting B.receiving C.declaring D.showing
【小题5】
A.expressing B.describing C.sending D.suggesting
【小题6】
A.However B.Therefore C.Besides D.Though
【小题7】
A.experiencing with B.going through C.suffering from D.worrying out
【小题8】
A.true B.likely C.reasonable D.strange
【小题9】
A.quarreled B.dealt C.lived D.disagreed
【小题10】
A.community B.organization C.society D.public
【小题11】
A.experience B.reality C.emotion D.information
【小题12】
A.cultural B.economical C.political D.psychological
【小题13】
A.quietly B.slightly C.silently D.coldly
【小题14】
A.rise B.raise C.support D.force
【小题15】
A.give away B.get rid of C.give up D.send out
【小题16】
A.expected B.forced C.needed D.reminded
【小题17】
A.doubt B.question C.wonder D.challenge
【小题18】
A.suffering B.upset C.trouble D.discomfort
【小题19】
A.serious B.light C.heavy D.slight
【小题20】
A.aware B.alive C.knowing D.Sensible

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