I do a lot of management training each year for the Circle K Corporation, a national chain of convenience stores. Among the topics in ourseminarsis theretention (留住)of quality . During these , I asked the participants, “What has you to stay long enough to become a manager?” Minutes later a new manager the question and slowly, with her voice almost breaking, said, “It was a $19 baseball glove.”
Cynthia told the group that she took a Circle K clerk job. On her second or third day behind the , she received a phone call from her nine-year-old son, Jessie. He a baseball glove for Little League. She that as a single mother, money was , and her first check would have to for paying bills. Perhaps she could buy his baseball glove with her second or third check.
When Cynthia for work the next morning, Patricia, the store manager, asked her to come to the office. Cynthia if she had done something wrong or left some part of her job from the day before. She was and confused.
Patricia her a box. “I overheard you talking to your son yesterday,” she said, “and I know that it is to explain things to kids. This is a baseball glove for Jessie. He may not understand how important he is, even though you have to pay bills you can buy gloves. You know we can’t pay good people like you as as we would like to; but we do , and I want you to know you are important to us.”
People more how much an employer cares than how much the employer pays. An important lesson for the price of a Little League baseball glove.
A．goods B．employers C．customers D．employees
A．discussions B．tests C．preparations D．trips
A．taught B．caused C．urged D．impressed
A．took B．raised C．replied D．applauded
A．officially B．particularly C．originally D．normally
A．counter B．store C．job D．shelves
A．asked B．needed C．changed D．purchased
A．explained B．argued C．disagreed D．decided
A．tight B．impossible C．troublesome D．vital
A．prepare B．spend C．use D．go
A．arrived B．left C．reached D．went
A．assumed B．wondered C．realized D．admitted
A．open B．finished C．incomplete D．alone
A．delighted B．ashamed C．worried D．disappointed
A．delivered B．handed C．brought D．served
A．convenient B．simple C．complex D．hard
A．after B．before C．because D．though
A．much B．great C．far D．many
A．appreciate B．value C．care D．count
A．believe B．remind C．understand D．Remember
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Mark was seven when he joined his father and two other elder brothers at sunrise in the fields. __36__ the time he was eight he was helping Dad fix up old furniture. He was given a cent for every nail he __37__ out of old boards.
He got his first __38__ job at BT’s Restaurant in town, when he reached twelve. His main tasks were__39__tables and washing dishes, __40__sometimes he helped cook.
Every day after school he would __41__ to BT’s and work till ten. Even on Saturdays he __42__ from two till eleven. At that age it was difficult going to work and __43__ his friends run off to swim or play. He didn’t necessarily like work, but he loved what working __44__ him to have. Because of his __45__ he was always the one buying when his friends and he went to the local shop. That made him __46__.
Word that he was trustworthy and hard-working __47__ around the town. A local clothing shop offered him credit（赊帐）__48__ he was only in Grade 7. He immediately __49__ a $ 68 sports coats and a $ 22 pair of shoes. He was__50__ only 65 cents an hour, and he already owed the shopkeeper $ 90! So he learned __51__ the danger of easy credit. He paid it __52__ as soon as he could.
The first job taught him self-control, responsibility and brought him a __53__of personal satisfaction few of his friends had experienced. As his father, __54__worked three jobs, once told him, “If you__55__sacrifice and responsibility, there are not many things in life you cannot have.” How right he was!
A．Before B．Within C．From D．By
A．pulled B．put C．picked D．pressed
A．usual B．real C．main D．participate
A．sweeping B．packing C．clearing D．empting
A．or B．so C．but D．even
A．head B．turn C．change D．move
A．studied B．worked C．played D．slept
A．helping B．having C．watching D．letting
A．asked B．told C．promised D．allowed
A．study B．power C．age D．job
A．proud B．friendly C．lucky D．hopeful
A．ran B．got C．flew D．carried
A．although B．while C．if D．since
A．sold B．borrowed C．charged D．wore
A．keeping B．making C．paying D．taking
A．gradually B．greatly C．hardly D．early
A．out B．over C．away D．off
A．point B．level C．part D．sign
A．he B．that C．who D．whoever
A．understand B．demand C．offer D．fear
I was sleeping for over a week after a traffic accident. The only sounds that could be heard were coming from the machines that were36 me alive.
All my family members were 37 ways to wake me up from my silence.
Greg, my brother – in – law, 38 to take some of my songs I had recently recorded to a local radio station, 39 he explained about my illness. He told them he was40 I could hear what was going on around me and that he knew having my own songs 41 on the radio had been a huge dream of mine. This would definitely 42 me and do more than any medicine or machine could.
The radio station agreed to help and gave him a specific date and time 43 he could have a radio “ 44 ” at my hospital bed. Greg’s decision had filled everyone with 45 and now the moment arrived. Nervous from expectation, all my family members 46 hands and watched over me hoping for a 47 .
The DJ made a pre – song announcement about my 48 to the general audience, and then spoke directly to me.
“Shelly, this is for you. I want you to really listen now. This is not just 49 song we’re playing, but your family’s song of hope. All of us at KKDJ wish you a speedy 50 .”
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Everyone in the room held their breath and watched 51 as the music began. Later they all witnessed the tears 52 down my pale cheeks. Though still not awake, it was obvious I heard my song.
Just a few days later, hope turned into 53 . I did in fact awake. Though not 54 unscathed (未受伤的), I did not suffer from the disabilities that had been predicted.A．keeping B．remaining C．protecting D．saving
A．sending for B．making for C．searching for D．calling for
A．hesitated B．refused C．settled D．decided
A．which B．that C．where D．when
A．sure B．absolute C．doubtful D．determined
A．performed B．played C．done D．acted
A．approach B．fetch C．spread D．reach
A．now that B．in that C．so that D．such that
A．by hand B．on hand C．on his hands D．at his hands
A．amazement B．hope C．possibilities D．scarce
A．connected B．combined C．joined D．took
A．action B．reaction C．performance D．reflection
A．mind B．scene C．situation D．status
A．Greg’s B．his C．your D．our
A．concert B．recovery C．rescue D．return
A．anxiously B．assuredly C．differently D．confidently
A．falling B．breaking C．streaming D．putting
A．deeds B．doubt C．practice D．reality
A．completely B．incompletely C．normally D．generally
A．At B．Of C．With D．Without
After my 26 second-graders finished reciting the text, they settled back in their seats. But Duane was still __21__ there. Duane was a bright and lovable student, __22__ his mother, a single parent, had many problems such as drinking. __23__ that he might have had a bad night, I walked over to him to see what was wrong. As he looked up, I could see the __24__ in his dark eyes.
“Mrs. Brown, aren’t you going to open my present for you?” he asked __25__. “I put it on your desk.”
Getting back his gift from my desk, he handed it to me. I noticed my gift __26__ to be a matchbox. Duane told me that this was really a jewelry box __27__ a matchbox. As I opened it, the __28__ of two beer caps surprised me. Duane __29__ me that they were two earrings. He had noticed that I __30__ wore earrings and wanted me to have some pretty ones.
I was __31__ by Duane’s creativity and thoughtfulness. __32__ birth, one of my ears was slightly deformed (畸形的). Fearing that wearing earrings might __33__ to the ear, I avoided wearing them. But how could I __34__ to wear these precious earrings given by this __35__ child?
As I placed the earrings on my ears, my __36__ clapped, and Duane stood proudly beside me.
Since then, the matchbox remained on my desk. It __37__ me of Duane’s act of kindness and of the lessons he taught me. Although his __38__ at home was bad, Duane continued to see the good in life. Although poor, he still wanted to __39__. Whenever I see Duane’s gift on my desk, I feel encouraged. If I am having __40__ reaching a student, I’ll try to be like Duane and give that student a piece of my heart.
A．sitting B．crying C．standing D．speaking
A．unless B．though C．so D．since
A．Wondering B．Thinking C．Finding D．Pointing
A．hope B．joy C．hurt D．determination
A．disappointedly B．angrily C．happily D．shyly
A．happened B．appeared C．used D．ought
A．as well as B．more than C．except for D．rather than
A．shape B．color C．design D．sight
A．persuaded B．fooled C．told D．encouraged
A．only B．often C．once D．never
A．frightened B．touched C．knocked D．influenced
A．Since B．Until C．Before D．Unless
A．do harm B．draw attention C．add weight D．have an effect
A．refuse B．offer C．agree D．wait
A．generous B．honest C．special D．sad
A．hands B．students C．audiences D．friends
A．convinced B．reminded C．proved D．showed
A．performance B．experience C．situation D．health
A．please B．take C．give D．accept
A．chance B．possibility C．intention D．difficulty
My Fellow Americans,
I have recently been told that I am one of the millions of Americans who will be suffered from Alzheimer’s Disease (老年痴呆症).
Upon learning this news, Nancy & I had to decide whether as private citizens we would36 this a private matter or we would make this news known in a37 way.
In the past Nancy suffered from breast cancer38 I had my cancer surgeries (外科手术). We found that after we told it to the public, we were able to39 public awareness(意识). We were happy that40 many more people went to have a test. They were treated in early stages and able to41 to normal, healthy lives.
So now, we feel it is42 to share it with you. In opening our hearts, we hope this might promote greater43 of this condition. Perhaps it will encourage a clearer understanding of the individuals and families who are44 by it.
At the moment I feel just fine. I’d45 to live the remainder of the years God gives me on this earth doing the things I have46 done. I will continue to share47 journey with my beloved Nancy and my family. I plan to enjoy the great outdoors and stay in touch48 my friends and supporters.
Unfortunately, as Alzheimer’s Disease49 , the family often suffers a lot. I only wish there was some way I could spare Nancy from this 50 experience. When the time comes I am confident that with your help she will 51 it with faith and courage.
At last, let me thank you, the American people for giving me the great honor of52 me to serve as your President. When the Lord calls me home,53 that may be, I will leave with the greatest love for this country of ours and endless optimism (乐观) for its future.
I now begin this54 that will lead me into the sunset of my life. I know that for America there will always be a bright 55 ahead.
Thank you my friends. May God always bless you.
Sincerely,
Ronald Reagan
A．stay B．keep C．hold D．pretend
A．proper B．good C．public D．suitable
A．and B．but C．or D．so
A．raise B．make C．take D．turn
A．by the way B．on condition C．in a whole D．as a result
A．repeat B．cover C．return D．replace
A．impossible B．important C．pity D．obvious
A．care B．encouragement C．awareness D．decision
A．protected B．affected C．examined D．effected
A．intend B．want C．love D．continue
A．finally B．seldom C．always D．rarely
A．life’s B．one’s C．other’s D．today’s
A．for B．with C．by D．on
A．progresses B．cures C．removes D．recovers
A．meaningful B．useful C．careful D．painful
A．treat B．see C．face D．consider
A．having B．allowing C．showing D．declaring
A．whoever B．wherever C．whenever D．whatever
A．life B．road C．line D．journey
A．evening B．day C．night D．dawn
The 28-year-old had spent six years working nights while she gained her university degree during the day. When she finally 16 , she had her eye on a teaching 17 at a nearby primary school. With the help of her friends, she had 18 with the Head.
“I noticed a tiny 19in one of my stockings earlier.” she recalled. “I thought about20 them, but I knew I’d be21 if I did. And by the time I got to the interview，it was bigger. I walked in apologizing for not looking my best.” The would-be teacher didn’t 22 the job. In fact her friends told her that the Head’s only comment was, “If someone doesn’t take the time to23 her best image at an interview, what kind of24 is she going to be?”
In job-hunting, personal25 is very important. After all, you’re selling a product—26 —to an employer. When going to a job interview, always brush your hair tidily, polish your shoes and above all, 27 yourself properly. It will give you a competitive 28 and a positive first 29 . The above idea was also suggested in a best-seller for jobseekers named Dress for Success.
First impressions are 30 ones. In other words, if you’re viewed positively within the critical first four31 , the person you’ve met will32 feel everything you do is positive. Leave the interviewer a bad impression, and often he will guess you have a lot of other33 characters. In a word, he may not take the time to give you a second 34 . Most employers believe that those who look as if they care about35 will care about their jobs.
A．determined B．graduated C．succeeded D．returned
A．post B．advertisement C．assistant D．competition
A．a word B．a promise C．an agreement D．an interview
A．hole B．mud C．ink D．color
A．throwing B．mending C．changing D．removing
A．foolish B．different C．late D．punctual
A．appreciate B．get C．abandon D．refuse
A．present B．mind C．obtain D．confirm
A．person B．student C．graduate D．teacher
A．appearance B．experience C．ability D．preparation
A．yourself B．knowledge C．skills D．advice
A．behave B．dress C．show D．introduce
A．start B．confidence C．advantage D．benefit
A．chance B．performance C．job D．impression
A．remaining B．lasting C．useful D．serious
A．minutes B．interviewers C．tests D．jobseekers
A．seldom B．occasionally C．probably D．certainly
A．incredible B．unsatisfactory C．complicated D．impolite
A．job B．thought C．opportunity D．question
A．students B．salary C．others D．themselves