Jerry wanted to continue his studies through college after his graduation from high school;so every morning he never failed to read the classified ads in the newspaper.He scanned even the smallest ad,hoping to find one company needing the services of a high school graduate.
His patience paid off for early one morning he read an ad which said:"An executive wants boy to assist him in his office.He should at least be a high school graduate."
Jerry cut the ad and quickly took a bath.He put on a clean suit,brushed his short hair neatly,and after asking permission from mother,he proceeded to the office which advertised the ad.When he reached the place,he saw that it was filled with young people.His heart beat faster for he felt he had a very slim chance to be selected.
Very soon the office became empty and Jerry found himself being briefed by the executive.He was asked to report at eight o'clock the following morning.After Jerry left the office,the manager asked the executive,"What made you select that boy who did not have a single recommendation?" "That is where you are mistaken," explained the executive. "Before entering this office,he wiped his feet and closed the door quietly.It shows he is careful.I noticed that he stood instantly and offered his seat to an old man who entered the office.His act shows that he is kind and considerate boy.He took off his cap when he entered the room and answered my questions promptly indicating that he is polite and gentlemanly."
"Do you know that I purposely laid a book on the floor to find out what these applicants will do?" the executive continued. "This boy picked it up and placed it on the table while the rest stepped on it.Does this not show that this boy is orderly?While the others pushed and jostled each other in their desire to be interviewed first,this boy waited quietly instead of pushing and crowding as the rest did.I noticed,when I talked to him,that his clothes were clean.Of course,he had no letter of recommendation,but the things that he did counted more than a dozen letters of recommendation.Furthermore,I really do not believe in written recommendations.I judge a person's character by the way he behaves spontaneously,because I believe that the training of a person will always show in whatever he does and in whatever place he is."
"Now,I hope you are convinced why I selected that boy among the other applicants even if he does not have a single written recommendation."
(1)What did Jerry feel when he arrived at the office?CC
A.He was completely disappointed.
B.He was quite astonished by what he saw.
C.He was afraid he wouldn't be admitted.
D.He felt empty because he didn't have a recommendation.
(2)How can the character of a person be shown according to the executive?BB
A.By one's recommendation.
B.By his actions.
C.By others' comments on him
D.By his determination.
(3)What words can best describe Jerry?AA
A.Responsible and well-mannered
B.Polite and strong-willed
C.Ambitious and gentlemanly
D.Thoughtful and spontaneous
(4)What is the best title of the passage?DD
A.Never Judge a Book by Its Cover
B.Observation Is the Best Teacher
C.Seeing Is Believing
D.The Best Recommendation
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【答案】C;B;A;D
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