2.One day when a famous artist was on his way home,a young man stopped him and required to have a word with him.The artist accepted his request.
The young man asked, "How can you produce so many beautiful paintings and achieve your fame?"
The artist said, "It seems that you have been thinking of becoming famous every day."
The young man nodded, "Yes.I have been dreaming of being a person as notable(著名的) as you.Every minute I am thinking of how to become reputable(著名的).I don't know when I can achieve my fame."
The artist told him, "Don't worry,young man,If you want to be a famous man this way,you will have to wait until you die!"
"Why should I?" the young man was puzzled.
The artist said, "What your dream is actually a high building.You never think of how to build it with bricks.Thus the building will never come into reality.However,your story can serve as a mirror.People will remember you because of your idleness(閑散,無聊) and laziness.They will often speak of your name while they give warnings to their children.Aren't you a notorious(聲名狼藉) person by then?"
(1)The man asked the artist to tell him
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A.how to paint so many pictures.
B.how to become famous
C.how he became a nobleman
D.how to become an artist.
(2)The man couldn't achieve his fame because
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A.his wish was too high
B.he was short of hardworking spirit
C.he didn't learn from others
D.he was too stupid
(3)The story mainly tells us
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A.a(chǎn) person needs high spirit
B.one shouldn't dream of becoming famous
C.only by hard work can one's wish come into reality
D.one person shouldn't be idle and lazy
(4)What does the artist's words implied?
A.The young man will surely become famous after he dies.
B.The young man's dream will never come true.
C.Being notorious is the same as being famous.
D.The young man will set a good example.