When Liu Kaiqu was young he was poor in Shanghai.One day he 31 a picture of a tiger and tried to sell it on the street.It caught the 32 of an American,who sked,“How much does it cost?”He said,“500 dollars.”The foreigner thought it was too 33 and asked again,“Can you make it cheaper?”He answered,“No,”Then he tore(撕)it to pieces.In great 34 ,the foreigner said,“Young man,are you angry?”“No,sir.I’m not angry.I sold it 35 500 dollars because I thought it was worth the 36 .But you wanted a lower price.It means 37 didn’t think so and it is not good enough.I’ll go on working 38 until my customers(顾客)are satisfied.”At that time, 39 Liu Kaiqu was not famous at all,he never 40 his dream.Now he is well-known all over the world as a great artist.
31. A. stole B. picked C. drew D. saw
32. A. attention B. instruction C. decision D. discussion
33. A. terrible B. big C. old D. dear
34. A. fear B. difficulty C. surprise D. excitement
35. A. over B. for C. about D. among
36. A. size B. price C. weight D. position
37. A. we B. he C. you D. it
38. A. faster and faster B. better and better C. slower and slower D. harder and harder
39. A. though B. because C. whether D. until
40. A. broke off B. cut up C. gave up D. sent off
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