Once, a king showed two men a large basket in the garden. He ___1___ them to fill it with water from a well. After they began their work, he left, saying, “when the sun is down, I will come and see your work.”

　　At last one of the two men said, “What's the use of doing this foolish（愚蠢的）work ___2___ fill the basket.” The other man answered, “That's none of your business.” The first man said, “You may do ___3___ you like. but I am not going to do such a foolish thing.” He ___4___ his basket and went away. The other man said no word, and kept on carrying ___5___.

　　As he poured the ___6___ basket of water into the basket, he saw a bright thing ___7___ it. He picked it up. It was a beautiful gold ring. Just then the king came. He knew that he found the kind of man he wanted ___8___ he saw the ring. The king told him to keep the ring for ___9___ “You have done so well in this little thing,” he said, “Now I know I can ___10___ you with many things.”

Farmer John and Farmer Bob were neighbors．For more than 30 years, they had been getting along very well．

Then their good relationship broke．It began with a small thing, then bitter words, and then weeks of silence．One morning Farmer John woke up to find a stream between the two farms．“It must be Bob,” John thought．

Then one day there was a knock on John’s door．He opened it to find a carpenter(木匠) standing at the doorway．

“I’m looking for a few days’ work, ”the carpenter said．

“I do have a job for you．” John said．“Look across the stream at that farm．That’s my neighbor Bob．He dug a stream between the two farms．I want you to build a fence--an 8-foot fence．I don’t want to see his place or his face any more．I don’t have such a neighbor!”

The carpenter said, “I think I know what to do, sir, and I’ll be able to do a job that pleases you．”

Farmer John helped the carpenter get the materials (材料)ready and then he was off for the day．

About sunset when the farmer returned, the carpenter had just finished his job．The farmer’s eyes opened wide．There was no fence there at all! It was a bridge! And the neighbor, Bob, was coming across, with his hand outstretched(伸出)．“Hi, John! You’re quite a fellow to build this bridge!”

Then they met in the middle, taking each other’s hands．“I’m terribly sorry for what I have said and done．We should be good to each other．” said Farmer Bob．

Then they turned to see the carpenter, who was ready to go． “No, wait! Stay a few days．I have a lot of other jobs for you, ” said Farmer John．“I’d love to stay, ” the carpenter said, “but l have more bridges to build．”

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1．Just before the carpenter came, John and Bob             each other．

A．didn’t speak to                                               B．were friendly to

C．often fought with                                            D．never had bitter words with

2．Farmer John asked the carpenter to build a fence because               ．

A．he wanted to protect his farm

B．he didn’t want to do it himself

C．he wouldn’t like to see Bob

D．he wanted to find him something to do

3．What does the sentence “You’re quite a fellow to build this bridge!” mean?

A．John was great to build this bridge．

B．John was not good at building bridges．

C．John was foolish to build such a bridge．

D．John should build the bridge earlier．

4．What do you think of the carpenter?

A．Shy．                   B．Wise．                C．Proud．                 D．Careless．

5．What is the best title for the passage?

A．What a Big Fence!                                   B．A Strong Bridge

C．Three Kind Man                                      D．A Fence or a Bridge?

Farmer John and Farmer Bob were neighbours. For more than 30 years, they had been getting along very well.
Then their good relationship broke. It began with a small thing, then bitter words, and then weeks of silence. One morning Farmer John woke up to find a stream between the two farms. “It must be Bob,” John thought.
Then one day there was a knock on John’s door. He opened it to find a carpenter(木匠) standing at the doorway.
“I’m looking for a few days’ work,” the carpenter said.
“I do have a job for you,” John said. “Look across the stream at that farm. That’s my neighbour Bob. He dug a stream between the two farms. I want you to build a fence—an 8-foot fence. I don’t want to see his place or his face any more. I don’t have such a neighbour!”The carpenter said, “I think I know what to do, sir, and I’ll be able to do a job that pleases you.” Farmer John helped the carpenter get the materials ready and then he was off for the day. About sunset when the farmer returned, the carpenter had just finished his job. The farmer’s eyes opened wide. There was no fence there at all!
It was a bridge! And the neighbour, Bob, was coming across, with his hand outstretched(伸出). “Hi, John! You’re quite a fellow to build this bridge!”
Then they met in the middle, taking each other’s hands. “I’m terribly sorry for what I have said and done. We should be good to each other.” said Farmer Bob. Then they turned to see the carpenter, who was ready to go. “No, wait! Stay a few days. I have a lot of other jobs for you,” said Farmer John. “I’d love to stay,” the carpenter said, “but I have more bridges to build.”
【小题1】What does the sentence “You’re quite a fellow to build this bridge!” mean?

Farmer John and Farmer Bob were neighbours. For more than 30 years, they had been getting along very well.

Then their good relationship broke. It began with a small thing, then bitter words, and then weeks of silence. One morning Farmer John woke up to find a stream between the two farms. “It must be Bob,” John thought.

Then one day there was a knock on John’s door. He opened it to find a carpenter(木匠) standing at the doorway.

“I’m looking for a few days’ work,” the carpenter said.

 “I do have a job for you,” John said. “Look across the stream at that farm. That’s my neighbour Bob. He dug a stream between the two farms. I want you to build a fence—an 8-foot fence. I don’t want to see his place or his face any more. I don’t have such a neighbour!”The carpenter said, “I think I know what to do, sir, and I’ll be able to do a job that pleases you.” Farmer John helped the carpenter get the materials ready and then he was off for the day. About sunset when the farmer returned, the carpenter had just finished his job. The farmer’s eyes opened wide. There was no fence there at all!

    It was a bridge! And the neighbour, Bob, was coming across, with his hand outstretched(伸出). “Hi, John! You’re quite a fellow to build this bridge!”

 Then they met in the middle, taking each other’s hands. “I’m terribly sorry for what I have said and done. We should be good to each other.” said Farmer Bob. Then they turned to see the carpenter, who was ready to go. “No, wait! Stay a few days. I have a lot of other jobs for you,” said Farmer John. “I’d love to stay,” the carpenter said, “but I have more bridges to build.”

1.What does the sentence “You’re quite a fellow to build this bridge!” mean?

A. John was great to build this bridge.

B. John was not good at building bridges.

C. John was foolish to build such a bridge.

D. John should build the bridge earlier.

2.What do you think of the carpenter?

A. Shy.         B. Wise.        C. Proud.         D. Careless.

3.What is the best title for the passage?

 A. What a Big Fence!            B. A Strong Bridge.

C. Three Kind Men              D. A Fence or a Bridge ?             

Farmer John and Farmer Bob were neighbours. For more than 30 years, they had been getting along very well.
Then their good relationship broke. It began with a small thing, then bitter words, and then weeks of silence. One morning Farmer John woke up to find a stream between the two farms. “It must be Bob,” John thought.
Then one day there was a knock on John’s door. He opened it to find a carpenter(木匠) standing at the doorway.
“I’m looking for a few days’ work,” the carpenter said.
“I do have a job for you,” John said. “Look across the stream at that farm. That’s my neighbour Bob. He dug a stream between the two farms. I want you to build a fence—an 8-foot fence. I don’t want to see his place or his face any more. I don’t have such a neighbour!”The carpenter said, “I think I know what to do, sir, and I’ll be able to do a job that pleases you.” Farmer John helped the carpenter get the materials ready and then he was off for the day. About sunset when the farmer returned, the carpenter had just finished his job. The farmer’s eyes opened wide. There was no fence there at all!
It was a bridge! And the neighbour, Bob, was coming across, with his hand outstretched(伸出). “Hi, John! You’re quite a fellow to build this bridge!”
Then they met in the middle, taking each other’s hands. “I’m terribly sorry for what I have said and done. We should be good to each other.” said Farmer Bob. Then they turned to see the carpenter, who was ready to go. “No, wait! Stay a few days. I have a lot of other jobs for you,” said Farmer John. “I’d love to stay,” the carpenter said, “but I have more bridges to build.”

1. 1.

   What does the sentence “You’re quite a fellow to build this bridge!” mean?

   1. A.
      John was great to build this bridge
   2. B.
      John was not good at building bridges
   3. C.
      John was foolish to build such a bridge
   4. D.
      John should build the bridge earlier
2. 2.

   What do you think of the carpenter?

   1. A.
      Shy
   2. B.
      Wise
   3. C.
      Proud
   4. D.
      Careless
3. 3.

   What is the best title for the passage?

   1. A.
      What a Big Fence!
   2. B.
      A Strong Bridge
   3. C.
      Three Kind Men
   4. D.
      A Fence or a Bridge ?