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could get by. The contractor was sorry to see his good worker go and asked if he could build just one more house as a personal carpenter said yes, but over time it was easy to see that his heart was not in his work. He resorted to shoddy workmanship and used inferior materials. It was an unfortunate way to end a dedicated career. When the carpenter finished his work, his employer came to inspect the house. Then he handed the front door key to the carpenter and said, “This is your house ... my gift to you.” The carpenter was shocked! What a shame! If he had only known he was building his own house, he would have done it all so differently. So it is with us. We build our lives, a day at a time, often putting less than our best into the building. Then, with a shock, we realize we have to live in the house we have we could do it over, we would do it much differently. But, you cannot go back. You are the carpenter, and every day you hammer a nail, place a board, or erect a wall. Someone once said, “Life is a do173。it173。yourself project.” Your attitude, and the choices, you make today, help build the “house” you will live in tomorrow. Therefore, build wisely! 1. Why did the carpenter want to retire? A. Because the contractor usually paid him little. B. Because he was in poor health. C. Because he wanted to live a peaceful life with his family. D. Because the contractor thought he couldn39。t build good houses. 答案與解析 C 細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第一段第二句可以判斷,這位木匠是想回家同妻子和家人享受悠閑的生活。 2. Before retiring, the carpenter was asked to ________. A. build a house for himself B. help the contractor build another house C. hunt for a good worker for his employer D. hand over all his paycheck 答案與解析 B 細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)文章第二段可以判斷出承包者請(qǐng)木匠幫忙建造最后一所房屋。 3. It is obvious that the carpenter built his last house ________. A. wisely B. carelessly C. carefully