A little boy went into a shop,reached for box and pulled it over to the telephone.He climbed onto the box so that he could get the phone.The shop﹣owner watched and listened to the call.
Boy:Lady,can you give me the job of cutting your lawn(草坪)?
Woman:I already have someone to cut my lawn.
Boy:Lady,I will cut your lawn for half the price of the person who cuts your lawn now.
Woman:I'm very satisfied with the person who is now cutting my lawn.
Boy:Lady,I'll even sweep your sidewalk,so on Sunday you will have the prettiest lawn in the town.
Woman:No,thank you.
With a smile on his face,the little boy put down the phone.The shop﹣owner,who was listening to all this,walked over to the boy,"Son,I like your attitude(态度) and would like to offer you a job."
"No,thanks,sir.I am the one who is working for that lady I was talking to!"
46.What kind of job was the boy trying to get on the phone?
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Cutting the lawn.
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B. |
Selling telephones.
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C. |
Looking after the shop.
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D. |
Sweeping the sidewalk.
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47.Why did the shop﹣owner offer the boy a job?
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He felt pity on him.
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B. |
He was moved by his attitude.
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C. |
The boy only asked for half price.
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D. |
The boy was good at cutting lawns.
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48.Who was the lady the boy called?
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The boy's boss.
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B. |
The boy's teacher.
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C. |
A shop﹣owner.
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D. |
A lawn cutter.
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49.Why did the boy smile when he put down the phone?
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He got better pay.
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B. |
He found a new job.
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C. |
He was praised for his work.
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D. |
He was satisfied with his work.
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