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?
A. |
Cutting the lawn. |
B. |
Selling telephones. |
C. |
Looking after the shop. |
D. |
Sweeping the sidewalk. |
47.Why did the shop﹣owner offer the boy a job?
A. |
He felt pity on him. |
B. |
He was moved by his attitude. |
C. |
The boy only asked for half price. |
D. |
The boy was good at cutting lawns. |
48.Who was the lady the boy called?
A. |
The boy's boss. |
B. |
The boy's teacher. |
C. |
A shop﹣owner. |
D. |
A lawn cutter. |
49.Why did the boy smile when he put down the phone?
A. |
He got better pay. |
B. |
He found a new job. |
C. |
He was praised for his work. |
D. |
He was satisfied with his work. |