《2024年走进重高培优测试九年级英语全一册人教版》

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A Carpenter's Story
An elderly carpenter was ready to retire(退休). He told his boss of his plans to leave the house - building business to live a more pleasant life with his wife and family.
The boss was sorry to see his skillful worker go and asked if he could build just one more house as a personal favor. The carpenter said yes, but over time it was easy to see that his heart was not in his work. He used shabby workmanship(粗糙的手艺) and low - quality materials. It was an unfortunate way to end a perfect career.
When the carpenter finished his work, his boss 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 I had only known I was building my own house, I would have done it all so differently...” the carpenter said to himself.
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 built. If we could do it over, we would do it much differently.
But, you can't go back. Someone once said, “Life is a do - it - yourself project.” Your attitude and the choices you make today, help build the “house” you will live in tomorrow. Therefore, build wisely!

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