Question

完形填空

A young man was interested in jade stones (玉石) . So he went to Mr. Smith,a gemologist (宝石学家) ， to learn from him. Mr. Smith said “no” because he was 1 that the young man would not have the patience (耐心) to learn. The young man asked again and again. Finally Mr. Smith told him, “Be 2 tomorrow."

The next morning the young man came. Mr. Smith put a jade stone in the young man's hand and told him to hold (拿住) it. Then he went about his work. The young man sat quietly and waited.

The following morning,Mr. Smith again 3 a jade stone in the young man's hand and told him

to hold it. On the third,fourth,and the 4 day,Mr. Smith did 5 thing. On the sixth day,the young man held the jade stone,6 he could not stand (忍、受) it any more. “ 7 am I going to

learn something?” asked the young man.

“You will learn ,” said Mr. Smith and he went about his work.

Several mQre days went by,and the young man felt very 8 . One morning he was asked to do it

once more. As soon as he held it,the young man shouted 9 looking at his hand, ^4tThis is not the same

jade stone!” “You have begun to 10 ”’ said Mr. Smith.

() 1. A. angry   B. happy   C. afraid   D. surprised

() 2. A. quiet   B. home   C. there   D. here

() 3. A. took   B. put   C. gave   D. sent

() 4. A. third   B. fourth   C. fifth   D. sixth

() 5. A. the same   B. different   C. another   D. the other

() 6. A. and   B. but   C. or   D. so

() 7. A. When   B. Where   C. What   D. How

() 8. A. unhappy   B. excited   C. surprised   D. pleased

() 9. A. at   B. on   C. without   D. by

() 10. A. rush   B. follow   C. play   D. learn

Answer 1

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