1. (2022九上·余姚月考) 阅读下面短文, 掌握大意, 然后从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

There was once a boy longing for money so much, running to ask a contractor(承包商) of a high building, "How could I become as1as you when I grow up?"

With a look at the boy, the contractor2, "I would like to tell you a story first about three diggers. The first digger liked holding a spade(铁锹)3doing anything but saying that he wanted to be a boss. The second digger liked complaining about the long-time work. The third digger liked doing his work4. Several years later, only the third became the boss of the building company. Just go to buy a5shirt and work hard. "

The little boy could not understand the meaning of the story.6he asked the contractor to explain further.7to the workers nearby, he said, "They are all my workers. I cannot remember all of their8, and even I have no impression of some of them. But if you look carefully, you will9a man in red. He is working harder10all the workers. He is always the first to work every day and the last to leave. It is11his red shirt that makes him stand out. Maybe I will soon make him a leader of the workers."

"You know, I once worked harder than others. What's12, I wore a red shirt every day and kept working hard, just in order to make13noticed more easily. Soon my day14, and my boss noticed me and made me the leader of the workers."

"Success can only be born in15. Working hard is necessary to achieve their dreams, added by a good idea sometimes. I hope you can stick to your dream and start your journey right now."