do my best. I never give up halfway without trying my best. For example, I have practiced the piano for more than twelve years. And now l am learning English every day.

Secondly, I\'m good at making people laugh. I feel happy when people smile at the things I do.

I make friends with anyone easily and now I have a lot of friends.

Of course, I also have my weak points. I sometimes feel that I\'m a bit selfish or careless. I want to overcome these faults and I believe this will make a man of me and people will love me better.

1. What is NOT the author\'s character?

A. Always trying his best

B. Giving up halfway.

C. Being good at making people laugh.

D. Making friends easily.

2. He has practiced the piano for .

A. less than twelve years

B. twelve years

C. almost twelve years

D. over twelve years

3. He is now trying to every day.

A. play the piano

B. learn English

C. make friends

D. overcome his faults

4. He is now trying to overcome the fault of .

A. making people laugh

B. making too many friends being

C. being selfish or careless

D. being too proud or particular

5. He feels when people smile at the things he does.

A. happy

B. angry

C. selfish

D. careless

Task 2

Nancy got a job as a secretary in a big company. She was going to work in the Sales Department. Monday was the first day she came to work. She was very excited and she arrived early at the office. She pushed the door open and was surprised to find a large bunch of fresh flowers on her desk. \"Oh, how lovely! Somebody sent me flowers the very first day!\" She thought happily. \"But who could it be?\"

The day passed quickly and Nancy did everything well.