二 III.完形填空
Leo worked in a company after leaving school.His teacher advised him to talk less
and do more.And he was sure that what his teacher said was right and stuck to the 1
all the time.
One day,he visited his teacher 2 ,“ I have been following your advice all these
years,but I didn't get promoted(提拔)as others.” The teacher 3 his question for a
while and said,“ It' s time for you to give yourself a break.” He was surprised at this
advice,but he 4 it.
When he returned to work after his days off,the manager told him that others had
many 5 when he was away.Knowing his importance,the manager 6 him.From
then on,whenever Leo felt like he wanted more than he was getting,he would take a
day off.
Until one day,the 7 stopped him from entering the company.He went back to
see his teacher again to find out how things became so 8 .
His teacher answered,“ You heard only half of the lesson.No one 9 a light
bulb(灯泡)that is always on.It is only when it is off that can suddenly draw people' s
attention.There is another 10 .If a light bulb often goes out,then sooner or later,
it will be replaced(替换)with a new one.”
1.A.decision B.dream C.result D.advice
2.A.unhappily B.unluckily C.un healthily D.unfairly
3.A.waited for B.thought about C.pointed to D.laughed at
4.A.refused B.improved C.followed D.described
5.A.troubles B.tests C.forms D.lists
6.A.interviewed B.promoted C.mentioned D.introduced
7.A.presenter r B.policeman C.listener D.manager
8.A.private B.bright C.terrible D.peaceful
9.A.provides B.notices C.creates D.prefers
10.A.purpose B.activity C.chance D.lesson

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