阅读理解Once upon a time, a hippo(河马) lived river next to a big tree.One day, a bird came and nested(筑巢) in the tree. The songs of the bird filled the hippo with so much envy(羡慕) that he couldn't think of anything else. Every day he would think why he wasn't born to be a bird even though the bird told him many times he was so lucky to be so big and such a good swimmer.Finally, the hippo made up his mind that he would come out of the river, climb the tree, and art singing. However, when he tried to the tree, it was very clear that the hippo didn't have wings or claws to climb with.Realizing that he would never climb up the tree, he angrily hit the tree until it came crashing to the ground, Then he stepped onto the leaves of the fallen tree, and began singing.Unfortunately, hippos can't sing either. All that came from his mouth were terrible noise and when the other animals heard this came around to make fun of the hippo.He was so ashamed of this. He also felt bad about having knocked the tree over. He used all his strength to raise the tree back up again, and looked after it until it completely recovered (康复).

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Once upon a time, a hippo(河马) lived river next to a big tree.

One day, a bird came and nested(筑巢) in the tree. The songs of the bird filled the hippo with so much envy(羡慕) that he couldn't think of anything else. Every day he would think why he wasn't born to be a bird even though the bird told him many times he was so lucky to be so big and such a good swimmer.

Finally, the hippo made up his mind that he would come out of the river, climb the tree, and art singing. However, when he tried to the tree, it was very clear that the hippo didn't have wings or claws to climb with.

Realizing that he would never climb up the tree, he angrily hit the tree until it came crashing to the ground, Then he stepped onto the leaves of the fallen tree, and began singing.

Unfortunately, hippos can't sing either. All that came from his mouth were terrible noise and when the other animals heard this came around to make fun of the hippo.

He was so ashamed of this. He also felt bad about having knocked the tree over. He used all his strength to raise the tree back up again, and looked after it until it completely recovered (康复).

(1) The hippo envied the bird because ____. A. he could fly high B. he could build a nest C. he could sing well D. he could live in the tree

(2) After reading this passage, we know ____. A. the writer is telling us a true story B. the story happened on an autumn day C. the bird thought he was luckier than the hippo D. the hippo tried to do something against his nature

(3) The hippo in this passage ____. A. was happy all the time B. did not respect his friend C. liked to talk a lot but did nothing D. corrected his mistake when he realized it

(4) From the passage, we can infer that the hippo would ____ after such an experience. A. be a good singer B. be good at climbing trees C. stop envying the bird D. not make friends with other animals

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What's your idea about success? Some people say that beginners have all the luck, while others believe that success 1 only with practice. In fact, I feel both of these statements （陈述） are not true all the time. Each is true in some ways 2 not in others.

For example, I went to a drawing competition many years ago and 3 surprisingly. As a prize, I got a film ticket to see Titanic. I was really 4 because it was the first time I had taken part in any competition. Thinking that I might be lucky again, I 5 joining in other art competitions. But the result was that I 6 won again. I accepted the fact that the other people had a 7artistic ability than I did. Art was not something I was especially interested in and I had never practiced the different art skills. So, the8 I produced were not of avery high standard.

These experiences taught me a lot. Though I might have been lucky 9, I also need to put in hard work. As we know, 10 makes perfect, so I believe success builds on less luck and chance.

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