(2019·北京高考·B)
Alice Moore is a teenager entrepreneur(创业者), who in May 2015 set up her business AilieCandy. By the time she was 13, her company was worth millions of dollars with the invention of a super-sweet treat that could save kids’ teeth, instead of destroying them.
It all began when Moore visited a bank with her dad. On the outing, she was offered a candy bar. However, her dad reminded her that sugary treats were bad for her teeth. But Moore was sick of missing out on candies. So she desired to get round the warning, “Why can’t I make a healthy candy that’s good for my teeth so that my parents can’t say no to it? ” With that in mind, Moore asked her dad if she could start her own candy company. He recommended that she do some research and talk to dentists about what a healthier candy would contain.
With her dad’s permission, she spent the next two years researching online and conducting trials to get a recipe that was both tasty and tooth-friendly. She also approached dentists to learn more about teeth cleaning. Consequently, she succeeded in making a kind of candy only using natural sweeteners, which can reduce oral bacteria.
Afterwards, she and her father secured their first business meeting with a supermarket owner, who finally agreed to sell Moore’s product—CanCandy.
As CanCandy’s success grows, so does Moore’s credibility as a young entrepreneur. Moore is enthusiastic about the candy she created, and she’s also positive about what the future might bring. She hopes that every kid can have a clean mouth and a broad smile.
Meanwhile, with her parents’ help, Moore is generally able to live a normal teenage life. Although she founded her company early on in life, she wasn’t driven primarily by profit. Moore wants to use her unique talent to help others find their smiles. She donates 10% of AilieCandy’s profits to Big Smiles. With her talent and determination, it appears that the sky could be the limit for Alice Moore.
【文章大意】女孩爱丽丝·穆尔在2015年创办了自己的糖果公司, 生产对儿童牙齿有保护作用的糖果。她不仅有经商才能, 而且向Big Smiles组织捐了款, 她愿意给他人带来微笑。
1. How did Moore react to her dad’s warning?
A. She argued with him.
B. She tried to find a way out.
C. She paid no attention.
D. She chose to consult dentists.
【解析】选B。推理判断题。根据第二段可知, 她询问父亲她是否可以开办一家自己的糖果公司, 可知她在想办法解决。故选B。
2. What is special about CanCandy?
A. It is beneficial to dental health.
B. It is free of sweeteners.
C. It is sweeter than other candies.
D. It is produced to a dentists’ recipe.
【解析】选A。细节理解题。根据第三段末句“Consequently, she succeeded in making a kind of candy only using natural sweeteners, which can reduce oral bacteria. ”可知, 她成功地用天然甜味剂制作了一种糖果, 可以减少口腔细菌。故选A。
3. What does Moore expect from her business?
A. To earn more money.
B. To help others find smiles.
C. To make herself stand out.
D. To beat other candy companies.
【解析】选B。细节理解题。根据末段第三句“Moore wants to use her unique talent to help others find their smiles. ”可知, 她想要帮助别人微笑, 故选B。
4. What can we infer from Alice Moore’s story?
A. Fame is a great thirst of the young.
B. A youth is to be regarded with respect.
C. Positive thinking and action result in success.
D. Success means getting personal desires satisfied.
【解析】选C。推理判断题。本文叙述了女孩爱丽丝·穆尔在遇到问题的时候, 勇于向父亲和牙医请教, 并且积极地思考并寻找解决办法, 付诸行动, 最后成功。故选C。
