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Leo Walsh participated in the design of the minivan, a type of car, which completely changed how American families traveled 40 years ago.After graduating from Virginia Tech with a degree in engineering in 1956, Walsh was hired by Chrysler in Detroit. "That was the best decision I ever made, because if I'd gone to GM, I could have been lost in a big hurry," Walsh said. The engineer proved his ability while making $485 a month. "I was the youngest chief engineer at Chrysler at that time," Walsh recalled.Walsh was asked by the manager in 1976 to design a vehicle unlike any other. Walsh's team didn't waste time. "We designed a prototype (原型) by cutting down the big vans," Walsh explained. But the plans Walsh led would sit on a shelf collecting dust. "We kept proving that it was workable through the prototypes," Walsh said. Then eight years later, Chrysler's new CEO Lee Iacocca greenlighted the project. "He thought it was a product that needed to be on the market," Walsh said. "It was decided to produce it in 1984." With its extra space for storing goods and roominess for passengers, the Chrysler minivan was an instant hit. "It became the cash cow of Chrysler Corporation," Walsh said.After 32 years in Chrysler, Walsh retired in 1988 just four years after the first minivan was produced. "The world's best minivans and that is true," Walsh said. "It was a landmark vehicle."2024 marks the 40th anniversary of the minivan, proving good ideas are highly productive. The 93-year-old doesn't take credit for the minivan. To this day Walsh sings high praise for his talented team.Admirably, the retired engineer helped introduce a new way of driving. "I enjoyed every minute of those jobs. That is all I have got to say," Walsh said. "I enjoyed every minute of my career. I am very fortunate to be there at the beginning." （1） What can we infer about Walsh from paragraph 2? A . He once had the idea of working for GM. B . He wasn't valued in the company initially. C . He joined Chrysler to design the minivan. D . He thought learning engineering was his best decision. （2） What was the attitude of the CEOs before Lee Iacocca to Walsh's prototype? A . Unclear. B . Approving. C . Tolerant. D . Dismissive. （3） Which words can best describe Leo Walsh? A . Humorous and innovative. B . Modest and persistent. C . Ambitious and warm-hearted. D . Co-operative and honest. （4） What can we learn from Walsh's story? A . Success comes from failure. B . A winner is one with good luck. C . Gaining success helps you become an expert. D . Your success comes from loving what you do. 答案： A D B D

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