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MILLBURN, New Jersey— An 11-year-old boy, he gave up television for a year in a bet with his mother, says he will use some of the money to buy himself an astronaut’s suit. The bet ended at 9:01 on Monday morning, but Benjamin waited until his mother, Roslyn, handed him five 100-dollar bills in front of a gathering of newspapermen in the afternoon before switching on the TV. During the past year, he has filled his time reading and his grades have improved from ‘‘satisfactory” to ‘‘very good.”

CHINA DAILY, Wednesday, March 9, 2011  ( 94 words )

59. Who lost a bet to whom?

A.      The boy’s mother to his father

B.      Benjamin’s father to Roslyn

C.      Benjamin to his mother

D.     Roslyn to Benjamin

60. For how long had the boy kept himself from turning on the TV?

A.      From Monday morning till afternoon

B.      For one year and several hours

C.      For one year and a day

D.     For one year

61. Why did the mother hand the bills to the boy?

A.      Because his grades had improved

B.      Because he had won some money

C.      Because he wanted to buy an astronaut’s suit

D.     Because she had given him her promise

62. Why do you think the newspapermen came?

A.      They came to judge who should be the winner

B.      They came to congratulate the winner

C.      They came for the money

D.     They came for the news

63. The mother obviously believed that

A.      children shouldn’t watch TV too much

B.      children should have their own money

C.      children should be regarded as their parents’ equals

D.     children’s interest in space should be encouraged

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