第8讲Units 3—4-（全练册）【一本全】2024年河南中考英语60天高效备考方案

第八讲八年级上 Units 3-4 (得分： /共40分；用时： /建议25分钟)》 一、选择型阅读(2023郑州外国语二模)(10分》 体裁：记叙文 标签：“我没有电子邮件” 难度：★★★☆☆ 建议用时：6分钟 A jobless man applied(申请)for the position of“office boy”at Microsoft.The HR manager interviewed him and then watched him cleaning the floor as a test. "You are employed,"he said."Give me your e-mail address and I'll send you the application form to fill in,as well as the date when you may start." The man replied,"But I don't have a computer or an e-mail." "I'm sorry,"said the HR manager."If you don't have an e-mail,that means you do not exist(存在).And the one who doesn't exist cannot have the job.” The man left with no hope at all.He didn't know what to do.With only $10 in his pocket, he decided to go to the supermarket and buy 10 kg tomatoes.He then sold the tomatoes from door to door.In less than two hours,he succeeded in making his money double.He repeated the operation three times,and returned home with $60. The man realized that he could survive in this way,and started earlier and returned late. Thus,his money doubled or tripled every day.Shortly,he bought a cart,then a truck and then he had his own fleet to send food.Five years later,he became one of the most famous food sellers in the US. He started to plan his family's future,so he called an insurance broker(保险经纪人)to have a discussion.When the conversation was over,the broker asked him for his e-mail.The man replied again,"I don't have an e-mail." The broker answered in surprise,"You don't have an e-mail,and yet have become such a successful businessman.Can you imagine what you could have been if you had an e-mail?" The man thought for a while and replied,"Yes,I would be an office boy at Microsoft." ( )1.Why was the man refused by the Microsoft? A.He didn't pass the test. B.He didn't do well in the interview. C.He didn't get on well with the manager.D.He didn't have a computer or an e-mail. ( )2.How much money did the man make in less than two hours by selling tomatoes? A.$10. B.$20. C.$40. D.$60. ( )3.