Jessica felt her life so boring one summer day. She was tired of watching TV, she read all her books, and her friends were on vacation. She wanted something different to do. Suddenly, she saw the lawn mower(割 草机) sitting in the yard.

“Mom, she shouted, ―I think I will mow the lawn. Her mom ran into the yard and said, ―Oh no, you don’t. You’re too young to mow the law.

“I’m fourteen years old and know how to do it, Jessica said. ―Besides, it would help Dad out, and he won’t have to worry about it over the weekend.

Mom thought for a while and then decided to let Jessica give it a try. After all, she was home and would keep an eye on her. Jessica already knew how to start the lawn mower from watching her dad. Jessica checked the gas(汽油) to make sure it was full, and put on her gardening gloves to protect her hands. Mom watched from the kitchen window. Jessica really does know how to mow the lawn. She was very careful around the flowers and trees. When she finished, she felt so good, but she was so hot. Mom brought her some ice tea and said, ―You sure did a great job. Dad will be very surprised.

Later that day, Dad came home and said to Jessica’s mom, ―You didn’t have to mow the lawn. I was going to do it on Saturday. It looks great. Thanks.

“I didn’t mow it. Jessie did.

“Wow, our little girl is growing up! Dad told Jessica what a great job she had done.

“It was fun, and I will do it again next week, said Jessica.

The neighbor next door came by and asked Jessica if she wanted to mow his lawn and make some money.

―Sure! said Jessica. Jessica began mowing his lawn. Two other neighbors asked so, then another three. Jessica was now mowing lawns for them all and making some money. She was no longer bored! ―I won’t have time to spend my money, she laughed to herself.

1.What does ―keep an eye on mean?

A.保护 B.注视 C.培养 D.瞄准

2.Before Jessica mowed the lawn, she .

A.washed her hands B.bought some gas

C.read some instructions D.put on her gloves

3.How did Jessica’s father feel when he knew Jessica had mowed the lawn?

A.Proud. B.Angry. C.Relaxed. D.Worried.

4.What does the text mainly tell us?

A.Neighbors should learn to help each other.

B.Mowing the lawn is a good way to make money.

C.Doing something helpful can make people happy.

D.Children should help their parents at an early age.

On the first day of the New Year 2017, I make up my mind to go to Thailand to teach English as a volunteer(志愿者). At the beginning, all I care about is travelling and seeing the world. I don’t know how wonderful my life will be in the coming months!

My journey begins with the TESOL certification (认证) lessons in my home state of Florida last February.

After 3 weekends of study and another 40 hours’ study online, I get my TESOL certificate(证书). I finally fly to Thailand in early April and I can’t wait to visit this country.

After a few weeks of travelling alone, I meet Philip and the other new teachers in my program in Bangkok. It is great to meet other people who are on the same journey as me. After that, I go to the seminar (研讨会). At the end of the seminar, I go to my employment school—Anuban Buriram Primary School.

I truly love my job— I teach Grades 5 and 6 and I have the cleverest kids in the world. It’s a truly wonderful thing that you can see the difference you make in someone else’s life.

The city Buriram is small, with green rice fields. People here are friendlier than anyone I’ve ever met. Everyone you meet is so glad to say “Hello” and “Good morning”. I’ve been taken out to dinners, and been lent a guitar, a camera, and even a motorbike, and I am given the most delicious fresh fruits many times a week. I only hope to repay(回报) them in the future.

1.To teach English in a foreign country, one has to .

A.graduate from university B.get a certificate of TESOL

C.have a summer lesson D.have a lesson online

2.What does the writer do as soon as he arrives in Thailand?

A.He travels around Thailand by himself. B.He meets up with Philip.

C.He attends a seminar in Bangkok. D.He meets up with other volunteers.

3.In the last paragraph the writer is trying to show

A.that the city Buriram is small but very beautiful.

B.that he wants to repay the people who helped him.

C.how friendly the Thai People are.

D.that the Thai fruits are fresh and delicious.

4.The writer writes this passage in order to .

A.give some advice to future volunteers B.advice more people to travel in Thailand

C.show people how to become a volunteer D.tell us his experience (经历) in Thailand

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