Question

When I was young, I always helped my grandfather in the fields. As I worked beside him, he___to tell a story about a man named Joe, and his wife, who moved to a new farm with their three sons. They were setting into the new place___a nearby farmer told Joe that there was gold in the earth. Joe was very happy, and told his sons about it.

They began to dig in one corner, and they got to the end of the field. At the same time, Joe thought he would_____some crops where the earth had been___. The plants included corn, tomatoes. potatoes, etc. His sons continued to dig through the soil, made up their mind to find the gold. Since more soil was being turned, Joe could plant more crops. Joe had never farmed before, but it had always been his dream.

As different crops came ready to be harvested, Joe started to realize that there were more vegetables than he and his family could ever___. One of Joe's neighbours suggested that he___a vegetable shop. Joe and his wife did that very thing. They called it Joe and Family Vegetable. Joe even had to leave some crops in the fields, because he had more than enough to supply the vegetable shop.

This went on for years, and Joe and his wife became quite___from their little vegetable shop. They were even able to___their sons to college.

Remember the beginning of the story, when Joe was told by his new neighbour that there was gold in the land? Well, the truth is, Joe's____of the English language was less than perfect. His new neighbour friend actually meant that his land had rich___. So you can see where the concept(概念) of gold comes from.

1.A. feared B. agreed C. used D. failed

2.A. while B. as C. when D. after

3.A. harvest B. plant C. water D. feed

4.A. controlled B. burned C. destroyed D. turned

5.A. feed B. sell C. plant D. eat

6.A. take up B. set up C. turn up D. make up

7.A. careful B. rich C. alone D. cheerful

8.A. bring B. take C. send D. make

9.A. understanding B. knowledge C. thinking D. skills

10.A. mud B. gold C. soil D. material

Answer 1