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John and Bobby joined the same company together just after they completed their university studies the same year. Both of them worked very hard. Several years later, however, the boss promoted(提拔) Bobby to manager but John was still a worker. John could not take it, and gave his resignation(辞职书) to the boss. He complained that the boss did not think much of those who were hard -working, but promoted only those who flattered him.
The boss knew that John had worked very hard for the years. He thought a moment and said, “Thank you for what you said, but I hope you will do one more thing for our company before you leave”
John agreed. The boss asked him to go and find anyone selling watermelons in the market. John went and returned soon. He said he had found a man selling watermelons. The boss asked how much they cost every kilogram. John shook his head and went back to the seller to ask and returned to tell the boss $1.2 every kilogram.
The boss told John to wait a second, and he called Bobby to come to his office.  He asked Bobby to go and find anyone selling watermelons in the market. Bobby went and returned, saying, “Boss, only one person is selling watermelons. $1.2 every kilogram, and $10 for 10 kilograms. The seller has 340 melons. On the table there are 58 melons, and each weighs about 2 kilograms. They were brought from the South two days ago. They are of good quality.”
Hearing what Bobby said, John realized the difference between himself and Bobby. He decided to stay and learn from Bobby.
【小题1】How did John feel when Bobby was promoted to manager?

A.Angry.B.Nervous.C.Unlucky.D.Helpless.
【小题2】The boss gave John a task because______________.
A.he wanted John to do more for his company
B.he wanted John to learn more about himself
C.he wanted to punish John for what he said
D.he wanted to prove what John said was right
【小题3】We can infer from the passage that_____________.
A.Bobby was unselfishB.John was lazy
C.the seller was dishonestD.the boss was wise
【小题4】What can we learn from the passage?
A.The boss should treat all his workers in a fair way.
B.The boss should not promote one who flatters him.
C.One should not only work hard but also use his head.
D.One should try to get every detail of watermelons.


【小题1】A
【小题2】B
【小题3】D
【小题4】C

解析试题分析:这篇短文中主要描述了两个同时进入公司的年轻人约翰和鲍比的故事。文中老板面对鲍比的愤怒及辞职要挟冷静处理,用一个事实让约翰认识到自己的问题,从而也告诉我们工作中,需要的不仅仅是热情,还需要更多的头脑。
【小题1】根据第一段John could not take it, and gave his resignation(辞职书) to the boss.描述,可知他很愤怒,故选A。
【小题2】通过短文二三段的描述,可知老板通过这个任务,让约翰认识到了自己和鲍比的不同,故选B,他想让约翰更好的了解自己。
【小题3】这篇短文中的老板面对鲍比的愤怒及辞职要挟冷静处理,用一个事实让约翰认识到自己的问题,说明他是一个很英明的老板,故选D。
【小题4】这篇短文中的约翰和鲍比同样工作努力,但是鲍比得到了提拔,因为鲍比是个细心的,爱动脑筋的人。故选C。
考点:哲理性记述文阅读
点评:本文浅显易懂,层次分明,学生很容易把握文章中心内容。答题中注意带着问题阅读短文,一般就能顺利找出答题依据。对于不能直接找到根据的问题注意联系上下文,根据短文中心总结出正确答案。

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