D 

        Five years ago,Harry had to make a big decision. At that time? he was working for a small engineering company. However,things were going not so well for the company and it was losing money. One day ? the boss told the workers the company was going out of business and they would soon be out of work.

       That day Harry went to the pub for lunch with some workmates as usual. They were all very depressed as they talked about the company ’s troubles.

        The pub ’ s manager heard them talking. “ Why don ’ t you buy the company yourselves?” he asked. At first Harry and his workmates all laughed. Then they started to discuss it seriously. They understood that the company lost so many of its businesses because it hadn’t developed new products or ideas. They then discussed how to make the company better and finally decided to go for it. They all got started and bought the company for themselves.

        The first few years were difficult,but they worked hard and had a bit of luck too. Things began to improve three years ago. Since then they have done quite well. Last year they had four new workers. This year they have already taken on another ten.

() 1. What company did Harry work for five years ago?

   A. A big medical company.

   B. A small medical company.

   C. A big engineering company.

   D. A small engineering company.

() 2. Which word has the similar meaning to the underlined word “depressed”？

   A. Unhappy. B. Angry. C. Confident. D. Wise.

() 3. What ’ s the pub ’ s manager ’ s advice?

   A. Leaving the company at once.

   B. Buying the company themselves.

   C. Asking the boss for more money.

   D. Helping the boss with the business.

() 4. How many new workers did the company have last year?

   A. 3.   B. 4.   C. 5.   D. 10.

() 5. What can we learn from the last paragraph?

   A. The company is going out of service.

   B. The pub ’ s manager will join the company.

   C. Things are beginning to improve for the company.

   D. Some workers in the company will soon be out of work.

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