第02 讲 阅读7 选5——记叙文
目录
01 课标达标练（阅读7 选5）
考向 记叙文
02 核心突破练
记叙文创新练
03 真题溯源练
1.（2025·江苏省南京市高三下学期考前综合训练）
I first became interested in the Rubik’s Cube (魔方) when I was 13 because I wanted to use it in my magic
trick routine. I soon realized that if I really made an effort. I could solve the cube. I started watching videos that
explained the algorithms (算法). I watched them every day and I became fascinated.
1
In 2019, Rubik’s
Cube hired me as a brand ambassador (大使), and I began making video content for them. Every job I’ve ever had
has been in some way related to the skills I’ve acquired through cubing.
2
It has also shown me that
success is often the result of messing up.
As well as working as a brand ambassador, I do Guinness World Records to get recognition for the cube. For
the Guinness World Record at the London Marathon in 2024, Rubik’s sent me 600 cubes, which my friends
scrambled (打乱). The cubes were then put into bags. During the race, I had two bags on my front: one for the
scrambled cubes and the other for the solved cubes.
3
I had people waiting at checkpoints every two miles
to exchange bags with me and give me 50 scrambled cubes in return for the 50 I had solved. This meant I was
carrying ten kilos of cubes with me for the entire race.
4
In this way, everything was documented and
then confirmed by Guinness World Records to make it official.
5
We’re not competing against each other, but against ourselves. In 2024, I beat my quickest
solving time of 3.31 seconds, reducing it to 3.25 seconds. It was a great feeling! I believe anyone can solve the
cube — it’s just a question of hard work and putting in the time.
A．It has taught me hard work and problem-solving.
B．I managed to solve 520 cubes while I was running.
C．About a year later, I won my first UK champion title.
D．I also had a camera on my head to film myself solving.
E．To keep my mind sharp, I ran 100 kilometres per week.
F．The thing I like most about cubing is the inclusive community.
G．This is necessary, as I regularly travel to competitions around the world.
2.（2025·广东省六校高三下学期5 月联考）
It was a winter morning when I received a package with no return address. The plain brown wrapping gave
no clues, and my name was handwritten in shaky letters.
1
Inside was a small wooden box, its surface carved with intricate patterns of vines and birds. I lifted the lid. A
faint scent of cedar (雪松) filled the air.
2
It was my grandmother’s brooch (胸针) — the one she always
wore to Sunday dinners, with a single pearl suspended like a dewdrop. She had passed away three months earlier,
and the family assumed the jewelry had been lost in the chaos of her estate.
My hands trembled as I picked it up.
3
The weight of the brooch in my palm felt like a connection
to a past I had been neglecting. Then I noticed a slip of paper tucked beneath the velvet lining. The handwriting
matched the package: “For the girl who loved listening to stories under the old oak tree. Keep this close when you
write yours.”
4
Only Grandma called me that during our summer visits. I hadn’t seen her in two years before her
death — too busy with school and friends to visit. Guilt washed over me like a tide. How easily life’s distractions
can pull us away from what truly matters.
That evening, I examined the brooch under lamplight.
5
The year Grandma and I had spent
afternoons recording made-up tales about the birds in her garden. I sat there, tears blurring my vision, as I
remembered those carefree days. From that moment on, I vowed never to let life’s busyness overshadow the simple
joys of family and connection.
A．A glimmer of silver caught my eye.
B．The nickname “Storybird” leaped out at me.
C．The postmark showed a town 200 miles away.
D．On the back was a date, the summer I turned ten.
E．Whoever sent this knew my childhood intimately.
F．For a moment, I simply stared, afraid it might vanish.
G．Layers of dust suggested it hadn’t been opened for decades.
3.（2025·福建省南平市高中毕业班五月份质量检测）
Think back to something you loved doing as a child or teenager. 1 Back then, these old passions
felt like a core part of who you were. But as life became busier, those activities slipped into the background. Here’s
my story about something I loved — playing the violin — and how I let it go.
Whenever I have to share my hobbies in an icebreaker, I hesitate to mention the violin. But actually it wasn’t
just a casual hobby for me. I spent hours practicing, preparing for concerts, and pouring my heart into it. 2
I told myself I’d focus on exams, then on university, then my career. Now, years later, I realize I haven’t touched
the violin in what feels like a lifetime.
I ask myself: If I never play again, what will I really lose? My high school teacher, Ms. Gulen, had an
answer to this question: “Pursue (追求) your hobbies and interests because they’ll give you a story to tell.” 3
Stories matter. And old passions are stories you can tell about who you are, and who you have been.
In my work now, I study how people comprehend their lives through the stories they tell. 4 People
who feel connected to their personal stories — who understand how their past experiences influence their current
lives — tend to feel more motivated, purposeful, and consistent with their values.
5 It connected me to music, to creativity, and to the friendships I built through shared passion.
Being “the girl who played the violin” gave me something different, something uniquely mine. Even though I
haven’t played in years, that part of my identity still feels important.
A．Then life got in the way.
B．I can’t agree more with that.
C．A hobby or creative pursuit brought you joy.
D．For me, playing the violin was a key part of that story.
E．Maybe it was playing an instrument, painting, or soccer.
F．However, I found people didn’t take it seriously anyway.
G．These stories play a significant role in their sense of well-being.
4.（2025·重庆市重庆市九龙坡区育才中学校高三上学期一模）
To put into words my time in Antarctica and South Georgia is nearly impossible. I had always described it as
a once-in-a-lifetime experience. 1 I was not the only one who felt this way. About 50% of the passengers of
our expedition had been to Antarctica at least once before. This goes to show just how magical the destination is.
2 How tiny you feel next to towering glaciers and icebergs. The blinding white blankets everything,
blurring the boundary between land and ocean. The icy water moves through your body as you take the Polar
Plunge. The solemn silence calms your restlessness and reminds you of heart-touching stories of survival from
explorers of the past. The list goes on.
Antarctica makes you feel so small and insignificant, in the best way. Everything has a purpose, and the
cycle of life is evident. You get front row seats to witness the most incredible show: nature. 3 For example,
when you see a brown skua ( 贼鸥) attacking a penguin chick, your heart aches. Then your expedition guide
regretfully tells you that a chick that is small in March would have very slim chances of surviving the upcoming
winter. 4
Things move fast here, every month offering something unique and special to see. In March, the weather is a
bit more unpredictable, and the sea ice is beginning to form again. Our voyage was the last of the season. In two
more weeks, expedition ships would not be able to break through the ice. The penguins are completing their yearly
feather-changing process. They are really weak during this time, and cannot dive. 5
These animals, arguably the cutest you will ever see, survive such unfavorable environments. It’s absolutely
incredible to witness the challenges, the skill, the efforts, all of it. I am forever grateful to have been a visitor.
A．But that is not how it is.
B．It is as much cruel as beautiful.
C．I, years later, did return to this fascinating place.
D．The cycle continues, and you’ re left wondering who to support.
E．That all your senses will be stimulated is the best way I can describe it.
F．But immediately I stepped foot on the continent, I knew I needed to return.
G．The expedition team made sure we kept our distance and did not scare them.
5.
After enthusiastic recommendation from many friends, I finally made it to Sorrento, a coastal town facing
the Bay of Naples in southwestern Italy. 1 That’s because I heard various versions of the song "Come back
to Sorrento”.
The town is, deservedly, extremely popular for weddings. 2 Many brides choose to have a photo
taken overlooking the magnificent bay of Naples, with the veil(面纱)dancing in the sea breeze. Sometimes there’s
even a queue for the best spot.
Perhaps the most sensuous(愉悦感官的)memory I have of Sorrento is of their lemons. The fruits provide the
raw materials for that amazing lemon soap on sale everywhere and, even better, for the delicious Limoncello
liqueur. 3
4 The seafood dishes were particularly outstanding, with the catch of the day being served in a
variety of ways, from grilled to fried to baked. One of my favorite dishes was the spaghetti alle vongole, which was
cooked to perfection and had just the right amount of garlic and chili flakes.
The town of Sorrento has its own art galleries and museums, which are all well worth a visit. 5
Naples, Pompeii and Herculaneum, which are all within easy reach by road or rail, and Capri and Ischia are just a
boat trip away.
I spent two weeks in Sorrento and still did not see everything the town has to offer. I definitely must return to
Sorrento soon.
A．The town draws numerous tourists every year.
B．However, its main attraction lies in the cultural relics.
C．And a sense of non-stop celebration has thus been created.
D．The name itself had been firmly fixed in my mind since childhood.
E．Sometimes they are also provided for free after a restaurant meal.
F．No trip to Sorrento would be complete without enjoying the famous dishes.
G．But perhaps the greatest advantage is its closeness to the major historical sites.
6.
My first year living in London was like an adventure.
1
Although I did a lot of advanced research
before we arrived, there are some lessons I learned only after moving to London.
There are few things in life I love more than pancakes. 2 The first time I ordered pancakes in London,
they brought out these tiny and flat pancakes with cream on top. I was really shocked to see these pancakes. After
that shocking experience, I began to find the best American-style pancakes in London.
Of all the things I gave up to move to London, driving was the thing I missed the least. As someone who
used to drive hundreds of miles a month for work, I was very delighted to exchange cars for walking and public
transit. 3 We can be in central London in 20 minutes without worrying about parking fares.
I’ll never forget the first time I went into central London in August. I was meeting my husband for lunch,
and it was hot. As I walked towards St. Paul’s Cathedral, I realized there were tourists everywhere!
4
But
August was completely overpowering (压倒性的). So remember to avoid the city center in August.
5
With dozens of museums, theaters, pop-ups, markets, and festivals, you could do something new
every night of the week for years on end. Unfortunately, having 1,000,000 choices of how to spend your free time
usually results in analysis paralysis (瘫痪). So I have a list of things to do when we have free time.
A．London starts getting crowded in June and July.
B．There are a profound amount of things to do in London.
C．It’s incredible how much I’ve learned in 12 short months.
D．In some ways, there are no differences between Europe and the US.
E．Sadly, the breakfast fun in Europe and the US is not on the same page.
F．There’s a sense of freedom that comes with living in a well-connected city.
G．From late March to mid-May is the best time to enjoy the flowers in London.
7.（2025·湖北省多市高三下学期4 月调研考试（三模））
As an enthusiastic reader, I’ve always believed that the key to understanding the world lies in the pages of a
book. 1 They introduce us to characters who feel as real as the people around us. This connection between
readers and the text is what makes literature so powerful, and it’s why I value my personal library. It’s a collection
that reflects my journey through the world of words.
My library is not vast, but each book is carefully chosen. I have a mix of types in my collection, ranging
from classic literature to contemporary fiction. 2 Each type offers a different perspective, a new way of
looking at life. While some books challenge my thinking, others provide comfort. It’s important to have a balance.
A well-organized library is like a well-balanced diet for the mind.
Among my favourites are the works of Jane Austen and George Orwell. Austen's sharp observations on
society and relationships are timeless. Her characters are imperfect yet charming. Orwell, on the other hand, offers
a stark (冷峻的) view of the world. 3 Both authors, though different in style, have taught me invaluable
lessons about humanity.
4 Biographies (传记) and life stories offer insights into the lives of extraordinary individuals. They
remind us that greatness comes in many forms. Reading about the struggles and successes of others can be
incredibly inspiring. It’s a reminder that we all have the potential to make a difference. These stories encourage me
to reflect on my own life and what I wish to leave behind.
My library is a reflection of who I am. It’s a sign of my love of learning and my desire to understand the
world. Each book is a stepping stone on my journey of discovery. They are companions in loneliness and guides in
times of uncertainty. 5
A．I also enjoy non-fiction.
B．I believe in the power of variety.
C．My library goes beyond a collection of books.
D．His stories are a warning and a call to action.
E．Through them, I continue to explore, to grow, and to dream.
F．The stories we read shape our world view and broaden our minds.
G．Historical fiction, in particular, holds a special place in my heart.
8.（2025·湖南省长沙市岳麓区湖南师范大学附属中学高三下学期一模）
I got afraid when I was going to join Thompson Rivers University (TRU) here in Canada. The fact was that I
was far away from my country with a totally new culture and new people and I became nervous because I had no
experience of getting adjusted with a whole new place, language and culture.
1
Speaking English
fluently and maintaining my confidence when chatting with each person here posed another for me.
Before I landed in Canada, I had known I would face a lot of problems.
2
It happened especially
when it came to figuring out how to fix it or make the necessary adjustments here. I wasn’t able to communicate
with people so easily because the accent here in Canada wasn’t familiar to me.
3
That directly
contributed to my hesitation in talking with people around me. Besides, the fear of making mistakes was killing my
desire to give it another try.
To break through these difficulties, I realized that I had to actively engage with the local environment and the
diverse community around me. When I first came to TRU, I met with national and international students, talked to
them about our culture, like how our interactions happened, the way we communicated, and the traditions we were
keeping. I started to observe people, including how they talked, their expressions, intonation, stress, vocabulary,
and the way they used phrases in conversations. I also started to talk with my friends in English.
4
I
persisted increasingly to gradually adapt to and feel at ease with the new language, culture, tradition and all the
aspects that required my adjustments.
5
Nothing is impossible to achieve. All you need to do to achieve a goal is hard work, practice and
not feeling shy when you’re making a mistake. I am learning a lot by making lots of mistakes. Now mistakes don’t
bother me anyway.
A．This was a big challenge for me.
B．However, I was still at a loss sometimes.
C．From all this I have learned a vital lesson.
D．But things still went beyond my expectation.
E．Canadians use different intonation and stress.
F．I realized that I should get accustomed to it with all my might.
G．Those long conversations were growing up my confidence level.
9.（2025·湖北省武汉市高三2 月调研考）
I hated writing in the process of growing up. But I couldn’t avoid it. Learning English was a must in high
school. For hours, I stared at blank pages, trying to turn my disorganized thoughts into fluent sentences. I tried my
best but my teachers would return my papers littered with red. I was frustrated all the time.
1
And that
was OK. I didn’t have to be good at everything.
2
I liked the objective truths that could be found if I searched properly. In college, I joined a
research lab to enhance conductor efficiency, and after a year of hard work, we developed a design effortlessly.
However, the joy was short-lived as I had to write a research paper about our findings.
I knew that if I wanted to become an academic, I would need to spend time penning papers. But with my
awful track record with writing, I was scared of failing. In panic, I asked a graduate student in my lab for help. We
defined a goal for the paper, and I carefully wrote an outline. But when I asked him for feedback, I soon found the
paper covered in red marks.
3
Before I could give up in defeat, though, the graduate student explained those red marks didn’t mean I was a
bad writer.
4
It requires revising your work, often several times. I kept improving the outline of my
paper, eventually turning it into sentences and paragraphs. My initial draft wasn’t perfect. I had buried a few key
takeaways, and the introduction was missing important context. But with help, I finally made it.
From then on, writing became one of my favorite parts of research.
5
But I came around. All it
took was some trial and error.
A．“Not again,” I screamed inside.
B．I should view it in a positive way.
C．Maybe I wasn’t born to write.
D．Writing isn’t a one-and-done thing.
E．I soon realized writing was my strength.
F．I switched to the world of math and science.
G．I had never imagined it in my wildest dreams.
10.（2025·辽宁省名校联盟高考模拟卷（信息卷）英语试题（一））
When grade 8 came, we were excited as it was our final year before high school. However, it was also
around this time when the pressure of deciding on our “ultimate destination” — that what we chose to study in high
school would inform what we did for the rest of our lives.
Then, everyone around me began to change.
1
They struggled to get high marks. They joined many
clubs and other extra-curricular activities.
2
After considering my strengths and weaknesses in my school subjects and the STEM (science,
technology, engineering, and math) path, I decided that I wanted to get in to a math, science, and technology
program. I became fierce and focused on that one goal.
I filled out applications and took entrance exams for my home school’s program and my current school’s
program. I didn’t get into my first choice and cried. I thought of myself as weak at that time, but then, I got into my
current high school’s program, which returned my confidence.
3
Fast forward to today. I’m now in my last year of high school, deciding which university to attend. Did I
arrive at my “ultimate destination?” No.
4
At points in our lives, we will change our paths and they will
lead us to destinations. My path went from STEM to STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math),
and my destination right now is to be a writer.
Also, looking back, I find that in life, it isn’t about who is smart or not, or what makes you smart.
5
My advice to eighth graders? Be open to opportunities and change and don’t fall to pressure; life doesn’t end at
grade 8.
A．I, too, did the same.
B．Did I like the program or did I regret it?
C．In fact, I’ve realized that there is no such thing.
D．Finally, I graduated and moved onto high school.
E．At the same time, our teachers and our parents began to pressure us.
F．People who were interested or pressured by parents became competitive.
G．It’s about whether you will find something that makes you satisfied and happy.
记叙文创新练
1.（2025·重庆市巴蜀中学高三下学期4 月月考卷（八））
Orienteering: My Life-long Passion
Orienteering is a timed event across a mostly natural landscape, where participants navigate through a series
of checkpoints along the way. The route from one checkpoint to the next isn’t marked. 1 Beyond mere
exercise, orienteering builds physical endurance and mental sharpness, with each move requiring split-second
judgement.
At the age of ten my family moved to a new town and I changed to a new school. In my new class there was
an orienteer and I joined him in the practices. Now 50 years later, I still do orienteering!
I have always enjoyed nature. Growing up in a village on the forest’s edge, I spent my childhood in nature,
playing, walking, and skiing. 2
When I started with orienteering, I was the first in our family. But soon afterwards my parents realized that
instead of just driving me to the practices and competitions, they could just as well participate themselves. We have
always been out walking in the forest, but their participation opened up a new dimension. 3 With a lot of
discussions driving to the competitions, about anything, and the analysis after the race, our family bonds grew
stronger.
4 In most cases the competitions are in new areas where I have never been and would never go to
otherwise, each offering unique landscapes to explore.
But maybe the best part is that each race is a new challenge. No one runs the same course twice, so each time
there are new challenges. Orienteering is for life. 5
A．Nature offers countless things for us to explore.
B．The event also requires accurate map-reading skills.
C．I hope I will be able to continue for many years to come.
D．Each participant decides the best route on the run or walk.
E．I think that orienteering is a perfect activity for the family.
F．I also appreciate how orienteering connects us to different places.
G．Such experiences laid the foundation for my love of outdoor activities.
2.（2025·福建省百校联考高三下学期5 月押题）
While volunteering at a Bolivian animal reserve, I saw all kinds of monkey bites and scratches. It was
common for backpackers to show off their fresh wounds at the end of each day.
1
One morning, those volunteers with the appropriate big-animal training didn’t wake up for some reason. I
happened to be there.
2
After an hour of hard walk through the jungle, one of the team members and I
reached the lion’s area. The huge cat growled (咆哮) at me with a distinct sense of dislike. But that didn’t stop us
from continuing our task. We entered the caged area, attached two ropes to the lion’s “collar” and begun to walk
him through the jungle.
3
After only a couple of minutes, he stopped, looked back at me and growled directly into my eyes. I
watched helplessly as it jumped 10 feet into the air toward me. In a second,his powerful legs wrapped around my
waist and sharp teeth pressed into my forehead.
I heard my team member scream. But I couldn’t move.
4
The scream faded as I began to lose
consciousness. Then, all of a sudden, I was released. The animal let me go and stepped backwards.
My team member yelled “stick your palm out toward him”. For some reason, I did. The huge cat stepped
back toward me and licked (舔) it. And, that was it. He knew that I knew, who was king of the jungle.
5
A．After that we were friends.
B．But no one had a story like this.
C．But be sure you don’t risk it like I did.
D．So, I agreed to help out with the lion.
E．Completely still, I assumed the worst.
F．The lion, completely unpleased with me, stepped forward unwillingly.
G．Volunteering with animals is a great way to give back while you eco travel.
3.（2025·陕西省咸阳市武功县普集高级中学高三第十次模拟预测）
It was early August, the time right before I would find out where I would live and with whom. I kept
wondering for days about what my roommate would be like. 1 What if we had nothing in common? With
these thoughts, I grew more anxious.
A week into August, the email arrived! I was excited and relieved. But I grew hesitant. Now that I knew who
my roommate was, should I message her? 2 However, with a push from my friends, I chose to send her a
message. It was what started the wonderful friendship between my roommate and me. Living with a roommate for
the first time was definitely a new challenge. But the key things I took away from the experience are:
3 This is really important to avoid disrespecting or hurting the other person down the road. My
roommate and I were able to agree on all of our rules, such as sleeping schedules and cleanup duties. This was
something that really allowed us to understand each other’s habits and to respect each other’s space.
Make clear what method of communication you prefer when discussing problems. It was beneficial to
discuss our preferred ways of addressing issues, especially when something one of us did bothered the other. My
roommate and I both preferred a quick text before we talked to let each other know what was on our respective
minds. 4
Be respectful. Your roommate may come from a very different background. There may be many things that
you agree on. 5 This is where respect comes in. Share your opinions but also respect the other’s views.
A．Would we get along?
B．Be willing to share and learn.
C．What would my dorm be like?
D．At first I decided I didn’t want to.
E．Set out rules and expectations from the start.
F．Then we will set aside time to talk about it in person.
G．However, there are probably many things that you’ll have different views about.
1.【2021 年浙江卷6 月】
You've got mail…and it's a postcard
Paulo Magalhaes, a 34-year-old Portuguese computer engineer, loves to open his mailbox and find a brightly
colored picture of Rome's Colosseum. Or Africa's Victoria Falls. Or China's Great Wall. ___11___
"I often send postcards to family and friends." he says to China Daily, "but you can imagine that after a while,
you never receive as many as you send, and you realize that not everyone is into it ___12___ ” Seeking other like-
minded souls, however, Paulo started looking in a somewhat unlikely place: online. Many would say the Internet is
a place for people who have given up on the traditional postal service, but Paulo's hunch（直觉）paid off.
Today his hobby has developed into the website postcrossing.com, a social network that has grown to 575,217
registered users in 214 countries and regions since he started it 10 years ago. ___13___ Running the website has
almost turned into a full-time job.
Language is certainly a harrier for many people. For postcrossing to work worldwide, a common
communication language is needed so that everyone can understand each other. As cool as it may be to receive a
postcard written in Chinese, the concept doesn't work if one doesn't understand it. ___14___ So a common
language is required and in postcrossing that's English since it's widely spoken.
"Many people in China have limited exposure to English. ___15___ That said, we know of many
postcrossing members, including Chinese, who have actually improved their English skills through their use of
postcrossing," Paulo says.
A. And that's totally fine
B. That makes it extra hard to learn and practice it
C. He likes to think of sending postcards as a family-friendly hobby
D. Many love to make a connection with someone from across the world.
E. On August 5, the number of postcards exchanged by members topped 31 million.
F. Similarly, if you speak only Chinese, receiving a card in Swedish takes part of the fun away.
G. In short, he loves postcards, and the excitement of getting a hand-written note from someone far away.
2.【2017 年新课标Ⅰ卷】If anyone had told me three years ago that I would be spending most of my
weekends camping, I would have laughed heartily. Campers, in my eyes, were people who enjoyed insect bites, ill-
cooked meals, and uncomfortable sleeping bags. They had nothing in common with me. 36
The friends who introduced me to camping thought that it meant to be a pioneer. 37 We slept in a tent,
cooked over an open fire, and walked a long distance to take the shower and use the bathroom. This brief visit with
Mother Nature cost me two days off from work, recovering from a bad case of sunburn and the doctor’s bill for my
son’s food poisoning.
I was, nevertheless, talked into going on another fun-filled holiday in the wilderness. 38 Instead, we
had a pop-up camper with comfortable beds and an air conditioner. My nature-loving friends had remembered to
bring all the necessities of life.
39 We have done a lot of it since. Recently, we bought a twenty-eight-foot travel trailer complete with
a bathroom and a built-in TV set. There is a separate bedroom, a modern kitchen with a refrigerator. The trailer
even has matching carpet and curtains.
40 It must be true that sooner or later, everyone finds his or her way back to nature. I recommend that
you find your way in style.
A. This time there was no tent.
B. Things are going to be improved.
C. The trip they took me on was a rough one.
D. I was to learn a lot about camping since then, however.
E. I must say that I have certainly come to enjoy camping.
F. After the trip, my family became quite interested in camping.
G. There was no shade as the trees were no more than 3 feet tall.
3.【2010 辽宁卷】I was ten when I first sat with my grandmother behind the cashier (收银台) in her general
store. 1 I quickly learned the importance of treating customers politely and saying “thank you.”
At first I was paid in candy. 2 I worked every day after school, and during the summer and on
weekends and holidays from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. My father helped me set up a bank account. 3
By the time I was 12, My grandmother thought I had done such a good job that she promoted me to selling
cosmetics (化妆品). I developed the ability to look customers directly in the eye. Even though I was just a kid,
women would ask me such things as “What color do you think I should wear?” I took a real interest in their
questions and was able to translate what they wanted into makeup (化妆) ideas. 4
The job taught me a valuable lesson: to be a successful salesperson, you didn’t need to be a Rocket scientist—
you needed to be a great listener. 5 Except they are no longer women purchasing cosmetics from me;
instead, they are kids who tell me which toys they would like to see designed and developed.
A. Later I received 50 cents an hour.
B. Before long, she let me sit there by myself.
C. I ended my selling a record amount of cosmetics.
D. Today I still carry that lesson with me: I listen to customers.
E. My grandma’s trust taught me how to handle responsibility.
F. Soon I found myself looking more beautiful than ever before.
G. Watching my money grow was more rewarding than anything I could have bought.
