Tom is the son of a farm owner. One New Year’s Day, when he was 15, his father asked him 36 on the farm for one year when he was free. Tom was 37 with his father’s idea.“That isn’t my job. I have 38 school work to do.” Hearing this, his father said, “I promise to give you the best present if you 39 finish one year’s work.” Tom thought for a while and 40 .
Starting one Saturday, the boy got up early and worked hard until evening, just like 41 farmer. Time passed quickly. Tom’s crops(庄稼) grew well. 42 the last day of the year, the father called his son to him. “I’m happy to see that you have worked very hard the whole year,” said the father. “Now, tell me 43 you want.”
The boy smiled and showed his father a big piece of bread 44 his wheat. I’ve already got the best present: No pain, no gain. I think this is what you wanted me to know.” His father was 45 to hear that.
36. A. works B. work C. to work D. working
37. A. happy B. excited C. exciting D. unhappy
38. A. much too B. too much C. a lot D. many
39. A. can B. need C. must D. should
40. A. said B. answered C. agreed D. asked
41. A. other B. the others C. any else D. any other
42. A. On B. At C. In D. From
43. A. where B. what C. which D. why
44. A. made by B. made of C. made in D. made from
45. A. pleased B. unpleased C. unsatisfied D. sad