Question

Nick is a 10-year-old boy. He is the only son of his parents. Nick's father is very busy every day. He comes home after Nick sleeps, and goes to office before Nick wakes up in the morning. He wants to make much money and give his son a better life. But Nick wants to go outdoors and play with his father just like his friends do.

One day, Nick was surprised to see his father at home in the evening.

"Dad, can I ask you a question?" Nick said. "Yes, Dear," said the man. "Dad, can you tell me how much you earn in an hour?" Nick asked. Nick's father answered, "It's about $25 an hour."

Nick ran to his room, and came out with some money. He said, "Dad, I have $50. Can you spare two hours for me? I want to go to the beach and have dinner with you tomorrow morning." Nick's father was speechless!

1.From the first paragraph, we can know_______.

A.Nick can see his father all the time B.Nick can't see his father every day

C.Nick often plays with his father D.Nick can only eat meals with his father

2.Why did Nick ask his father how much he earned in an hour?

A.Because Nick liked to ask questions all the time.

B.Because Nick wanted to buy something expensive.

C.Because Nick hoped his family could have a better life.

D.Because Nick wanted to buy some of his father's time.

3.The underlined word "speechless" in the last paragraph means _______ in Chinese.

A.滔滔不絕的 B.無言以對的 C.興高采烈的 D.立竿見影的

4.Which of the following about Nick is TRUE?

A.Nick doesn't like his father at all. B.Nick hoped to play with his father.

C.Nick borrowed $50 from his mother. D.Nick wanted to go to his father's workplace

5.The passage mainly tells us _______.

A.Money can buy everything in life. ` B.Children don't want to stay with parents.

C.The greatest gift a parent can give his child is time. D.Children in a family need to work with their father.

Answer 1