There was a science fiction telling about a very learned scientist. He learned the art of reproducing many copies of himself after a lot of practice. He did it so ___21___ that it was impossible to tell the reproduction from the original.
There were some people who were against him and ___22___ him so much that they would order a killer to kill him. but the scientists didn’t want to die. One day, he ___23___ that someone was searching for him. it must be the killer, he thought. In order to remain ___24___. He had already reproduced a dozen of copies of himself. Then he ___25___ himself among these reproductions.
In the lab, the killer was at a ___26___ to know which was the real scientist. Then he said, “Sir, I’ve discovered a small
___27___ in your work.” Hearing this, the scientist immediately ___28___ and shouted. “It’s ___29___! My work is perfect! Where is the fault?” “Right here,” Said the killer. Then he ____30____ the scientist.
The whole plan of the scientist ____31____ and he lost his ____32____ because he couldn’t control himself. At the same time, he had a(n) ____33____ weakness---pride. In fact, patience and modesty are good qualities which will help us be calm and act ____34____ when we have to complete difficult tasks. Next time before making a ____35____, be modest and patient and think twice.
21. A. bravely B. slowly C. perfectly D. confidently
22 A. feared B. hated C. admired D. warned
23. A. noticed B. remembered C. expected D. imagined
24. A. proud B. special C. alive D. awake
25. A. hid B. protected C. discovered D. reminded
26. A. risk B. time C. loss D. chance
27. A. secret B. benefit C. mistake D. surprise
28. A. ran away B. jumped down C. calmed down D. fell down
29. A. impossible B. unnecessary C. reasonable D. interesting
30. A. followed B. caught C. passed D. invited
31. A. failed B. appeared C. remained D. succeeded
32. A. dream B. work C. memory D. life
33. A. excellent B. obvious C. strange D. similar
34. A. silently B. quickly C. honestly D. wisely
35. A. promise B. suggestion C. decision D. comment
【答案】21. C 22. A 23. A 24. C 25. A 26. C 27. C 28. B 29. A 30. B 31. A 32. D 33. B 34. D 35. C