"Mom. I can't wait to own a fast Porsche(保时捷)," said sixteen-year-old Steve. as he drove our old family car home after he passed his driving test. "A Porsche is expensive." I replied. "You will have to work hard to earn one."
Over the next several years Steve tried his best to realize the goal. After high school he won a scholarship(奖学金)to study at a famous university and graduated with honors. Later he earned an MBA degree and got a job in a large company. Then he got married.
One day in 2011 his dad and I visited them on invitation. After a round of hugs. Steve asked me to stand in front of the garage. He opened the door.
"What a beautiful car!" I said in amazement. Steve smiled with tears of happiness in his eyes." Mom, remember I once said I wanted to own a fast Porsche? Let me take you for a ride and show you what this car can do. I'll take Dad later." We climbed into the sports car, and then he started the car. We sped up along a wide road, shot up a long bridge and performed a fast turn before we headed for home.
"Wow! That was an exciting ride!" I said as I climbed out of the comfortable seat. "This car is better than all my expectations." Steve said in happiness.
Months later, during another visit. I was admiring his perfect Porsche in the garage when he said that he had decided to sell it I was unprepared for it! He explained that he had discovered that wanting a Porsche was more fun than having one.
【小题1】The son's doing well in school was mainly because of __________.| A．the aim to go abroad in the future | B．the duty to support the family |
| C．the goal of owning a fast Porsche | D．the decision to live on his own |
| A．he wanted to show them his new car | B．his family needed their help |
| C．he hadn't seen them for a long time | D．they needed a rest from hard work |
| A．Wanting is More Fun than Having | B．Patience Results in Success |
| C．Actions Speak Louder than Words | D．All Good Things Come to an End |
