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A little boy went into a shop, reached for a 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!”
1．What kind of job was the boy trying to get on the phone?
A．Looking after the shop. B．Selling telephones.
C．Cutting the lawn。 D．Sweeping the sidewalk.
2．Why did the shop-owner offer the boy a job?
A．He was moved by his attitude. B．He felt pity on him.
C．The boy only asked for half price. D．The boy was good at cutting lawns.
3．Who was the lady the boy called?
A．A lawn cutter. B．The boy’s teacher.
C．A shop-owner. D．The boy’s boss.
4．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.
