What is your wish for the New Year? The following is some children’s ideas.
| John: I wish to be a better boy to Mum and listen to her more. I also want to get better grades in school. |
| Kate: My wish is to change my school as there’s too much to study in this school. |
| Ann: I wish I could spend more time with Mum. She should stop working at the bank and take up a job at our neighbourhood toy shop. |
| Peter: I wish someone would find a way to help me walk with my only leg, so I can take part in activities and sports that I’m unable to do now. |
| Mary: I wish that I could save all my money, so I could buy presents for my mother, father and big sister on their birthdays. |
| Bob: I wish for good health though I’m badly ill. I want to finish high school and take an IT course after. |
| Mark: I wish I could get more money to fix our house. There is a big hole in the wall and big mice run inside the room. |
How many children can you find in the passage?
| A.seven. | B.Four. | C.Three. | D.six. |
Who is badly ill among the children?
| A.Kate. | B.Peter. | C.Mary. | D.Bob. |
What’s Mark’s wish?
| A.To get better grades. | B.To change his school. |
| C.To buy some presents. | D.To fix their house. |