Question

Mike and Jack were born in the same village. They were in the same school and they always played together. Mike's father died in an accident when he was nine. His family got into trouble. Sometimes he had no money for lunch. Jack always gave some to him. And Mike's clothes were broken, Jack often asked his mother to help his friend. Mike thanked Jack very much. He promised that he would repay(报答) him when he grew up.

      After Mike finished middle school, he found a job in a factory. He worked hard and saved some money, but he wanted more. And Jack went back to the village and helped his parents work on the farm. One day, Mike met Jack at a bus stop in the town. He had to ask his friend to have supper with him. When he heard Jack was in trouble, he said nothing. "Do you remember your promise?" asked Jack. "Yes, I do," answered the young man. "If I have two cars, I'll give one to you. And if I have three houses, I'll give you two. " "Can you lend me two hundred dollars?  I'm sorry I can't. I have only six hundred dollars!"

1. Mike and Jack played together because        

  A. they lived in different villages              B. the were not schoolmates  

C. they were good friends                  D. they hated each other

2. Jack began to help Mike     

A. when they started to go to school         B. when Mike's clothes were broken

C. after he finished middle school             D. after Mike's father died

3. Now Mike worked      

  A. in the town        B. in the village         C. on a farm       D. at school

4. Jack was in trouble, so       

  A. he was waiting for Mike at the bus stop

B. he wanted to borrow some money from Mike

C. he wanted a car

  D. he wanted two houses

5. Which of the following is true?

  A. Mike was not ready to repay his friend       B. Mike worked on a farm now

  C. Mike was happy to meet his friend            D. Mike had no money to lend to Jack

Answer 1

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