Mrs. Cook was born in a shopkeeper’s family. Her father had several shops in the city and most of his friends are important persons. The man liked his daughter very much and often took her to the parties. He tried his best to satisfy her with (以……令……满意) everything and she wasn’t afraid of anybody.

She married Mr. Cook, a famous actor, when she was twenty-two. Her father gave her all and she did no housework at home. She often did everything she wanted and made all the family listen to her. She had a few servants(佣人),but none of them could wait on(伺候)her. Neither the servants nor her husband liked her.

Last week she employed a new servant called Betty. The girl had studied in a middle school before her father died in an accident. The girl was kind and clever. She had read a lot by then and now she knewmuch. She had been told about the woman before she came here. She was sure she could deal with(对付)the woman.

The woman liked the strong and tall girl as soon as she saw her. Remember, Betty,said she.You must be honest and obedient. Do you understand me?

Yes, Mrs. Cook,said the girl.But what should I do if you let me tell the visitor that you aren’t in?

1. The man tried his best to satisfy his daughter with everything because ______.

A. he was very rich

B.he liked her very much

C.she knew plenty of important persons

D.she wasn’t afraid of anybody

2. The girl married Mr. Cook because ______.

A. he was rich too                        B.he had a few servants

C.he always listened                     D.he was a famous actor

3. None of the family liked the woman because ______.

A. she made them all obey her

B.It was difficult for the servants to wait on her

C.she always did everything she wants

D.she never did any housework at home

4.______, so Betty stopped to be a servant.

A. The rich woman would pay her much

B.The rich woman would be kind to her

C.She hated to go on studying at school

D.She had to earn()some money for her family

5. Betty knew how to deal with the woman because ______.

A. she was a middle school student

B.she was very clever

C.she knew her well

D.she had read a lot by last week

 

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