Question

As you know, the great American writer Jack London was often in need of money when he began writing his books. He worked hard but it didn’t help him.

Once he promised (允诺) a New York magazine to write a story for it, but he was busy at that time and could not keep his promise. The boss (老板) of the magazine wrote letters to Jack London several times to ask him to send the story. At last he went to Jack London’s room and left a note (字条) .

“Dear Jack London, if I don’t get the story in twenty-four hours, I’ll come to your room and kick (踢) you downstairs, and I always keep my promise.”

Jack London read the note and answered, “Dear Dick, if I could do my work with my feet like you, I could keep my promise, too.”

1.Jack London ___________ when he began to write his books.

A. had much money

B. didn’t have enough money

C. didn’t worry about money

D. didn’t need any money

2.Why couldn’t Jack London write a story for a New York magazine as he promised?

A. Because he didn’t have money.

B. Because he was too busy.

C. Because he didn’t like the boss.

D. Because he didn’t feel well.

3.The boss of the magazine wrote letters to ___________, Jack London.

A. the writer B. the boss

C. his friend D. the officer

4.The boss of the magazine wrote letters to Jack to __________ the story.

A. send B. ask for C. give D. tell

5.Which of the following is NOT true?

A. The boss didn’t meet Jack London when he came to the room.

B. The boss left a note in Jack London’s room.

C. Jack London wanted to do his work with his feet.

D. The boss asked Jack London to finish the story in twenty-four hours.

Answer 1