kind-hearted fellow, he once again read my letter and declared that it was fine. This all leads me to the following: When you ask for advice on a project, be appreciative and grateful. Understand that the advice and suggestions you get may be negative. Understand that it may mean more work for you. And keep in mind that the final responsibility for the project is still yours. So be modest and thankful even if he or she has noted some problems.
24．Why did the author give her business plan to her husband at first? A. To show off her excellent work. B. To have him type it on the computer.
C. To ask him to make some changes from all details. D. To ask him to give her some advice.
25．The author’s husband shrugged after hearing her words because he ________. A. believed in his judgement but couldn’t find why B. knew there was nothing wrong in the business plan C. doubted about himself since he found no excuses D. believed he himself was right and knew the roots
26．We can infer from the passage that the author’s husband was _________. A. selfish, proud and determined B. good at expressing himself C. honest, kind and patient D. humorous, active and careful
27．The author wants to tell us that if you ask for suggestions, ________. A. do accept all suggestions from the givers B. don’t get upset if some are negative C. do keep silent before taking action D. do be grateful and confident
C
A sea turtle named Herman, an octopus called Octavia, and a seal named Lidia all spent this summer at the Smithsonian’ s National Zoo in Washington, D.C. But unlike the zoo’s other residents, they are not real animals. These creatures are actually
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