49．Carl Allamby，owner of two auto-repair shops with 11 employees，had become anxious and desirous of something more.At first，he thought it must have to do with growing his business even further.Therefore，the Ohio resident decided to go for his university's degree in business management.
After taking classes part-time over the next five years，Allamby was told，unexpectedly，he had to take biology to get his degree.It turned out to be best thing that could have happened.The biology class
rekindled a childhood dream that he had put away somewhere deep within himself."After the first day，I remembered this feeling of wanting to be a doctor back，"Allamby says.
Growing up in a poor African American neighborhood，he faced low expectations and numerous barriers to pursuing his dream.His school didn't offer the advanced science classes that might have led him on a medical path.Even if it had，doing well in school could prove dangerous—students who brought books back home would always be robbed（搶劫）.So he set aside thoughts of becoming a doctor in favor of a more realistic career path—fixing cars.
Years later，a different Carl Allamby，with the support of his wife and family，decided to skip business school in favor of the science classes he'd need for a second career as a health-care worker.
And in 2015，Allamby cut ties with his past，selling his two shops and everything that was in them.Then he started at Northeast Ohio Medical University.At the age of 47，as a medical doctor，he took a job in emergency medicine at Cleveland Clinic Akron General.
"I am told that I shouldn't be a doctor"，he says."Whether it's because of my age，my
race，my upbringing or my past career，these are all good reasons why I shouldn't be here.And yet，here I am."
（1）Why does Carl take business management classes？
A.Because he wants to meet more potential employees.
B.Because he wants to be respected by his employees.
C.Because he wants to improve his company's business.
D.Because he wants to be qualified for a professor's job.
（2）Which of the following is the closest in meaning to the underlined word "rekindled"？
A.Took on.
B.Pulled over.
C.Put out.
D.Brought back.
（3）What makes Carl fail to pursue his dream？
A.The poor path to his school.
B.The dangerous crimes in Africa.
C.Lack of the access to some key courses.
D.Lack of the money to buy advanced textbooks.
（4）Which word can best describe Carl Allamby？
A.Gifted.
B.Determined.
C.Enthusiastic.
D.Powerful.
