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C One of the greatest stories of rags (贫穷) to riches success is that of Andrew Carnegie, who started life in poverty but became the richest man in the world. Carnegie was born in Scotland in 1837, the son of a weaver. In 1848, the family moved to the United States and at 13 Carnegie began work in a cotton mill, earning $1.5 per week. About three years later, he found a better job as a telegraph messenger boy. At work, his superiors (上级) were impressed by his abilities and willingness to work hard. In 1853, he gained an office job at the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. This was his first big break. He continued to impress and rose rapidly through the company, gaining more and more responsibility. At the same time, Carnegie loved reading very much and made use of every opportunity to visit the library. He read widely on all subjects, particularly literature. Carnegie now began to save a little money and, with the help of his employer, began to make some successful investments. He invested in the iron industry and eventually set up in business himself, owning several iron and steel plants. This was where he made his fortune. By the 1890s, the Carnegie Steel Company was the biggest and most profitable business in the world. Carnegie had always believed that the pursuit(追求)of wealth was never an end in itself. In his view, successful, wealthy people should re-distribute their wealth for the benefit of everyone in society. True to his word, in 1901, at the age of 66, he retired from business and devoted the rest of his life to charity work. (奉献于慈善工作). Carnegie’s lack of formal education and his poor family background clearly didn’t put barriers in the way of success. His rapid rise from poverty to wealth was due to his willingness to work hard, his intelligence and good business sense, and his talent for making things happen. He died in 1919 at the age of 83. 64. What can be learnt from the text? A. Carnegie’s employers at the railroad company had a high opinion of him. B. Carnegie made the investments independently after saving enough money. C. Carnegie believed that we should not devoted our life to charity work.. D. Carnegie could have been more successful if he had been formally educated. 65. When did Carnegie get his first big success in his life? A. When he took a job as a telegraph messenger boy. B. When he worked at the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. C. When he made investments in the iron industry. D. When he founded the Carnegie Steel Company. 66. Which of the followings will be the suitable title for the text? A. Andrew Carnegie: A Wealthy Man B. Steel & Iron: The Most Profitable Business C. Intelligence and Good Business Sense: Tow Factors in Becoming Wealthy D. From Rags to Riches: The Story of Andrew Carnegie D THE BEST SHOPPING IN SYDNEY Sydney is one of the world's biggest cities and has something for everyone when it comes to shopping. You will find excellent Australian products alongside the best that the world has to offer. At the bottom of Sydney Tower, you can shop in 160 of Sydney's favorite stores including 16" jewellery stores and many gift and fashion shops. It's all at Westfield Centrepoint. Tel: 9231 9300.SOVEREIGN HILL This: prize-winning living museum is where Australia's history comes alive! Visit daily or stay for the night and experience life of the Gold Rush days. A wonderful nightly sound and light show, " Blood on the Southern Cross" tells the story of the famous Eureka Uprising. Enjoy shopping along with real life character and entertainment. 4-star hotel and breakfast. Tel: 5331 1944 ANCHORAGE RESTAURANT Come and enjoy our delicious Cantonese seafood right on the water's edge in the historic fishing port of Williamstown with views of the city centre across Port Philip Bay. Open 7 days a week Lunch: Sunday to Friday 11:00 am--2:00 pm Dinner: Monday to Saturday 5:00pm.--10: 30pm. Tel: 9397 6270 or 9397 7799COOK'S COTTAGE Built by James and Grace Cook, parents of Captain James Cook, Cook's Cottage (责任编辑：admin) |