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iving up. . Darby was struggling for years to pay back the money from his relatives and neighbors. He went into the business of selling life insurance. Remembering that he lost a huge fortune because he stopped three feet from gold, Darby profited from the experience in his chosen work, by the simple method of saying to himself , “I stopped three feet from gold, but I will never stop because men say 39。 when I ask them to buy insurance.” Darby is part of a small group of fewer than 50 men who sell more than a million dollars in life insurance every year. His “stickability” es from the lesson he learned from his “quitability” in the gold mining business. 24. Darby and his uncle stopped digging for gold because___ A. They didn’t have the machinery to dig for the ore B. They didn’t have enough money to manage the mine C. They had already had enough gold and made big profits D. They had tried to find the vein of gold again, but it was in vain. 25. What was a good quality of the man who worked on the mine after Darby and his uncle? A. He knew the machinery better than the Darbys. B. He knew the importance of seeking expert advice. C. He had very strong stickability and never gave up. D. He was good at calculations and familiar with fault lines. 26. What happened to Darby in the end? A. He became a very successful businessman. B. He worked as an ordinary salesman selling life insurance. C. He struggled for the rest of his life to pay back the money he had borrowed. D. He lived an easy life with all the money he had earned from the gold. 27. What is the main message that the author intends to convey with the story? A. One is never too late to start a new career. B. Don’t hesitate to ask for help when you are in need. C. Never give up and you will succeed eventually. D. It is important to have knowledge about everything. C Visitor Guide to Birch Aquarium General Information Thank you for respecting the health of our animals and the experience. ◆ Keep voices low in exhibit areas. ◆ No tapping on marine life displays. ◆ As a courtesy, please silence cell phones. ◆ Please use trash and recycling bins. ◆ Birch Aquarium is smokefree facility. Photography For the safety of our live animals, please do not use flash photography. Visitors may be photographed or videotaped by aquarium staff for professional use, or by the media covering aquarium news. Entry into the aquarium grants permission for use of these images. Refreshments Splash Cafe offers a variety of gourmet, sustainable, and anic sandwiches, snacks, and beverages. Drinks, food, and gum are not permitted inside the aquarium. Restrooms & Baby Care Changing tables are located in both the men’s and women’s restrooms. Reentry Please keep your ticket or have hand stamped at the Visitor Service Office if you plan to exit and reenter the same day , including visits to Splash Coffee Shop. Visitors with Disabilities See the Visitor Information Center for assistance. All exhibits are wheelchair accessible. Wheelchairs are available at no charge. Emergencies /First Aid/ Lost & Found Go to the Visitor Service Office or alert the nearest staff member. Don’t Miss! Watch a diver handfeed the fishesincluding three species of sharksduring our Kelp Tank Dive Show. Learn about this unique and beautiful undersea world during a live, interactive presentation. After your visit, view the exhibit at home through our live, online Kelp Cam. 28. Which of the following statements is TRUE? a. Visitors can attract the fish in the tank by knocking on the window of the tank. b. Visitor