Janel gave her 13-year-old son Jim an iPhone for Christmas. But she also had a contract (契约)about how Jim’s new toy can and can’t be used.
Contract
Rule 1: It is my phone. I bought it. I pay for it. I am lending it to you. Aren’t I the greatest?
Rule 2: If it rings, answer it. It is a phone. Say “hello”, use your manners.
Rule 3: Hand the phone to one of your parents at 7:30p.m. every school night & every weekend night at 9:00 p.m.. It will be shut off for the night and turned on again at 7:30a.m..
Rule 4: Turn it off, silence it, put it away in public. Especially in a restaurant, at the movies, or while speaking with another people. You are not a rude person, do not allow the iPhone to change that.
Rule 5: Leave your phone home sometimes and feel safe. It is not all for you. Learn to live without it. Be bigger and more powerful than it.
Rule 6: Don’t take too many pictures and videos. There is no need to record everything. They will be
stored in your memory for ever.
Rule 7: If it falls into the toilet, breaks on the ground, or lose, you should pay for it. You can take care of the baby, and wash dishes to save some money.
I hope you can agree to these terms and enjoy your new iPhone.
Mom
小题1:From the contract, who is the real owner of the iPhone?
| A．Jim | B．Jim’s parents |
| C．Janel | D．Jim’s father |
小题2: From Rule 2 & Rule 4, we know mom hoped Jim can __________.
| A．be a person with good manners | B．say hello |
| C．speak with another people | D．answer the phone |
小题3: Can Jim use his iPhone at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday evening?
| A．Yes, he can. |
| B．No, he can’t. |
| C．We don’t know. |
| D．If he finishes his homework, he can use it. |
小题4: What does the underlined word “stored” mean in Chinese?
小题5:The best title of the passage should be ‘‘____________”.
| A．A Christmas Present | B．Jim’s iPhone Contract |
| C．How to use an iPhone | D．Enjoy Your New iPhone |
