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新素养 价值导向 My grandfather often said “I won’t” to show his dislike of dishonesty. When he was young, he worked
A
a furniture(家具) maker. One day, a neighbour invited him to make some furniture. When arriving, he noticed the wood provided was a little
D
, so he said, “I won’t start right away.” He chose to let the wood dry for a month. He knew working with wet wood could cause
D
later on.
Around the same time, another furniture maker was also asked for a
C
job by a different family. Unlike my grandfather, he
A
working right away. As a result, the neighbour started doubting my grandfather, thinking he was trying to make more money by
C
the work. However, my grandfather waited
B
. He wanted the best quality for the furniture he was making.
A month later, the other furniture maker received his
C
and went back home. My grandfather began to
B
strong and beautiful furniture when the wood was completely dry. A few months passed and the furniture made by that maker began to break. The neighbour then regretted
D
my grandfather and said sorry to him. People came to understand his
B
and skill, spreading his fame far and wide.
Influenced by my grandfather, my father also follows the
D
of “I won’t”. He always provides the freshest food, which makes his restaurant very
D
in town. Once a trader wanted to sell some cheap but smelly seafood to my father, he said “No!” and stopped the
A
.
Now, my brother and I keep in mind
B
our grandfather and father taught us. Through ups and downs in life, we've come to deeply understand our family value behind this saying—to be truthful and honest.
1. A. as B. by C. like D. with
2. A. hard B. light C. soft D. wet
3. A. fire B. illness C. pollution D. problems
4. A. magic B. normal C. similar D. special
5. A. began B. cancelled C. kept D. stopped
6. A. checking out B. giving up C. putting off D. turning down
7. A. excitedly B. patiently C. sadly D. worriedly
8. A. food B. furniture C. money D. wood
9. A. clean B. make C. move D. repair
10. A. answering B. believing C. comforting D. doubting
11. A. fairness B. honesty C. love D. politeness
12. A. joy B. plan C. shape D. value
13. A. beautiful B. convenient C. peaceful D. popular
14. A. business B. competition C. interview D. survey
15. A. how B. what C. when D. why