题目内容：

    Among the more colorful characters of Leadville’s golden age was H.A.W. Tabor. His history is fast becoming one of the legends of the Old West. Perhaps he was lured by rumors of fortunes to be made in Colorado mines. A few years later he moved west to the small Colorado mining camp known as California Gulch. “Great deposits of lead(铅) are sure to be found here.” he said.

Tabor opened a store, which sold everything from boots to salt, flour, and tobacco. It was his custom to “grubstake” miners, in other words, to supply them with food and supplies while they looked for ore (矿石), in return for which he would get a share in the mine if one was discovered.

One day in 1878, two miners came in and asked for “grub”. Tabor had decided to quit supplying it because he had lost too much money that way. These were continued, however, and Tabor was too busy to argue with them. “Oh help yourself. One more time won’t make any difference,” He said and went on selling shoes and hats to other customers. The two miners took $17 worth of supplies, in return for which they gave Tabor a one-third interest in their findings. They picked wasteland on the mountain side and began to dig. After nine days they struck silver. Tabor bought the shares of the other two men, and so the mine belonged to him alone. This mine, known as the “Pittsburgh Mine,” made 1,300,000 for Tabor in return for his $17 investment.

Later Tabor bought the Matchless Mine for $117,000. This turned out to be even more incredible than the Pittsburgh, yielding $35,000 worth of silver per day at one time. Leadville grew. Tabor became its first mayor, and later became vice-governor of the state.

1.Tabor went to Colorado ________.

A.to seek fortune B.to sell supplies

C.to open a mine company D.to look for ore

2.What is Tabor’s custom in his shop?

A.Sharing wasteland with miners.

B.Helping the miners to look for ore.

C.Supplying everything to miners for free.

D.Exchanging items for minerals interests with miners.

3.Why didn’t Tabor give up the “grub” with the two miners?

A.Because he was specialized in business.

B.Because they insisted on making a deal with him.

C.Because the other customers prevented him then.

D.Because he had earned too much money before.

4.What is the intention of the passage?

A.To introduce Tabor’s successful experience.

B.To encourage people to start a business.

C.To discuss Tabor’s life planning.

D.To tell of the gold rush.