Scott had always been creative. As he finished university, he to become an inventor. He often designed many new things. His thought that he was misguided.
“You cannot spend your life as an inventor,” said his best friend Luke. “You will have a steady income (稳定的收入).”
Luke was his friend’s future.
“Why don’t you and get a job in the city?” Luke often asked.
“This is my ,” Scott said to Luke. “I have wanted to be an inventor since I was a small child. I am not going to .”
Over several years, Scott developed many ideas that to become a success. His first invention had many and he was unable to sell it. His second idea received little support (支持) from people or companies.
Scott’s friend Luke to encourage him to find a(n) career (职业).
“Scott, you have to think about your . I think it is now time to something else.”
“But I cannot stop now. I am so close to coming up with something huge. I left my designs now, all my life would have been wasted,” he replied.
Luke nodded, “I , my friend. Just know that I am here to support you.”
Then one day it happened. Scott his design of a new wing for an airplane. He presented it to several companies who all loved his . After some competition, a company offered to buy his design.
“I knew that one day I would it!” he said to Luke as they celebrated at his apartment.
Luke felt a little guilty (内疚的) for suggesting that Scott should give up.
“I don’t know how you kept going all these years,” Luke said. “You certainly deserve (值得) every bit of your .” 1. A.Managed B.Decided C.offered D.waited
2. A.Teachers B.Parents C.Friends D.relatives
3. A.also B.never C.still D.even
4. A.worriedabout B.tiredof C.interestedin D.disappointedat
5. A.leave B.forget C.speak D.reconsider
6. A.chance B.purpose C.dream D.honor
7. A.giveup B.lookback C.fallbehind D.runaway
8. A.appeared B.failed C.started D.happened
9. A.stories B.corrections C.secrets D.disadvantages
10. A.continued B.seemed C.promised D.chose
11. A.important B.happy C.different D.unusual
12. A.health B.safety C.education D.future
13. A.try B.learn C.Design D.check
14. A.If B.When C.Because D.Although
15. A.remember B.understand C.insist D.doubt
16. A.used B.improved C.began D.completed
17. A.Job B.help C.idea D.hobby
18. A.make B.keep C.have D.finish
19. A.almost B.ever C.nearly D.only
20. A.success B.wealth C.comfort D.patience