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任务型阅读Values for Americans    One of the most basic moral values for Americans is honesty. The well-known legend about George Washington and the cherry tree teaches this value clearly. Little George cut down his father's favorite cherry tree while trying out his new hatchet. When his father asked him about it, George said, “I cannot tell a lie. I did it with my hatchet.” Instead of punishment, George received praise for telling the truth.   But Americans still believe that “honesty is the best policy.”      Remember Aesop's fable about the turtle and the rabbit that had a race? The rabbit thought he could win easily, so he took a nap. But the turtle finally won because he did not give up.  The hill was so steep that the little train had a hard time trying to get over it. But the train just kept pulling, all the while saying, “I think I can, I think I can.” At last, the train was over the top of the hill.    Compassion(怜悯) may be the queen of American virtues. The story of “The Good Samaritan” from the Bible describes a man who showed compassion. On his way to a certain city, a Samaritan man found a poor traveler lying on the road.  The kind Samaritan, instead of just passing by, stopped to help this person in need,     In fall 1992, people in Iowa sent truckloads of water to help Floridians hit by a hurricane. The next summer, during the Midwest flooding, Florida returned the favor. In less dramatic ways, millions of Americans are quietly passing along the kindnesses shown to them.A. The traveler had been beaten and robbed.B. Another virtue Americans respect is perseverance (坚持不懈).C. As a matter of fact, it is these virtues that help the country develop.D. Compassion can even turn into a positive cycle.E. There used to be a high and steep hill.F. Sometimes American honesty—being open and direct—can hurt people.G. Another story tells of a little train that had to climb a steep hill, 答案：【1】F【2】B【3】G【4】A【5】D

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