As a young mother，every morning at 4：30 a．m．Kimberly Moore would drop off her young child at her mother—in-law's home before reporting to work at McDonald’s．After a full day at the fast—food chain，according to the Tallahassee Democrat，she got her books together and went to class，first at Tallahassee Community College and then at Florida State University．A single mother，she eventually earned her MBA．Keeping her nose to the grindstone，she rose through the ranks of the business world in Florida。eventually earning the title of Chief Executive Officer of Workforce Plus，a large employment firm．①Starring with littte more than her own initiative and drive to succeed，she reached the pinnacle of the business world，making hers an inspiring story of self-made success，a story of a woman living the American dream．②
As inspiring as Kimberly Moore’s story is。the really amazing thing about it is that it is only a small part of the incredible tapestry of SUCCESS that is the American dream．③Generations of Americans have believed that in America they can work hard to make a better life for themselves than their parents had before them．And every day Americans head out the door to j obs where，through dedication and Derseverance，they work harder，longer，and more productively than the citizens of any other nation．④ Why do they do it?Why do Americans like Kimberly Moore work long hours for low pay only to leave work and put in countless additional hours pursuing education?Why do small investors struggle to find a few dollars here and there in order to invest in some possibly risky venture?The short answer—for the monev——misses the essential point：Americans do these things，they work harder and longer，because the wealth they earn serves a greater purpose．To the parent who comes home from a hard day at the factory or office，the son playing basketball in the driveway or the daughter riding her new bicycle oi3．the sidewalk provides reason for any amount of labor，any amount of sacrifice．⑤Americans work for many reasons，but prominent among them is the unwavering desire to provide a good life．a(chǎn)nd maybe a better life than thev themselves had known，to their children．⑥It happens frequently and spectacularly in America，because Americans are uniquely free．[388 words]
1．According to the text，Kimberly Moore is______．
A．both a diligent worker and a top college student
B．the Chief Executive Officer of a fast—food chain
C．a(chǎn) role model of self-made SUCCESS for Americans
D．a(chǎn) classical example to be followed by American women
2．By citing the example of Kimberly Moore，the author intends to show that______．
A．her story is as inspiring as any other story of success
B．nothing is incredible with the American dream in mind
C．every American can reach the pinnacle of the business world
D．everyone in America can realize his dream with perseverance
3．Most Americans work hard because they______．
A．a(chǎn)re the most dedicating people in the world
B．expect to have a life better than ever before
C．believe ln both dedication and perseverance
D．a(chǎn)re more interested in work than anything else
4．The author assumes that Americans work long hours for low pay in order t0______．
A．have their children live a better lire than themselves
B．reach the top of the business world as soon as possible
C．rise step by step through the ranks of the business world
D．have time to pursue higher education and get a well-paid job
5．In the author's opinion，every American can expect to make a better lire because______．
A．America is the wealthiest country
B．he is free to choose his own way of life
C．ways to make money are many in America
D．the American dream is something attainable
As inspiring as Kimberly Moore’s story is。the really amazing thing about it is that it is only a small part of the incredible tapestry of SUCCESS that is the American dream．③Generations of Americans have believed that in America they can work hard to make a better life for themselves than their parents had before them．And every day Americans head out the door to j obs where，through dedication and Derseverance，they work harder，longer，and more productively than the citizens of any other nation．④ Why do they do it?Why do Americans like Kimberly Moore work long hours for low pay only to leave work and put in countless additional hours pursuing education?Why do small investors struggle to find a few dollars here and there in order to invest in some possibly risky venture?The short answer—for the monev——misses the essential point：Americans do these things，they work harder and longer，because the wealth they earn serves a greater purpose．To the parent who comes home from a hard day at the factory or office，the son playing basketball in the driveway or the daughter riding her new bicycle oi3．the sidewalk provides reason for any amount of labor，any amount of sacrifice．⑤Americans work for many reasons，but prominent among them is the unwavering desire to provide a good life．a(chǎn)nd maybe a better life than thev themselves had known，to their children．⑥It happens frequently and spectacularly in America，because Americans are uniquely free．[388 words]
1．According to the text，Kimberly Moore is______．
A．both a diligent worker and a top college student
B．the Chief Executive Officer of a fast—food chain
C．a(chǎn) role model of self-made SUCCESS for Americans
D．a(chǎn) classical example to be followed by American women
2．By citing the example of Kimberly Moore，the author intends to show that______．
A．her story is as inspiring as any other story of success
B．nothing is incredible with the American dream in mind
C．every American can reach the pinnacle of the business world
D．everyone in America can realize his dream with perseverance
3．Most Americans work hard because they______．
A．a(chǎn)re the most dedicating people in the world
B．expect to have a life better than ever before
C．believe ln both dedication and perseverance
D．a(chǎn)re more interested in work than anything else
4．The author assumes that Americans work long hours for low pay in order t0______．
A．have their children live a better lire than themselves
B．reach the top of the business world as soon as possible
C．rise step by step through the ranks of the business world
D．have time to pursue higher education and get a well-paid job
5．In the author's opinion，every American can expect to make a better lire because______．
A．America is the wealthiest country
B．he is free to choose his own way of life
C．ways to make money are many in America
D．the American dream is something attainable