Tom lives with his grandfather, every day his grandfather gets up early to read books. Tom asks his grandfather, “Grandpa, I want to read books just like you. But I always forget what I read. Is reading really useful?”
His grandfather doesn’t answer him, but says, “Take this little basket to the river and bring me back a basket of water.” Tom runs to the river with the basket, but all the water leaks (漏) out before he gets back home. His grandfather laughs and says “You have to walk faster next time.”
Tom goes to the river with the basket again. He runs faster this time. But the basket is still empty before he gets back home. Tom says, “See, Grandpa, it’s no use!”
“Is it no use?” his grandfather says. “Look at the basket.”
Tom looks at the basket and finds the basket is different. It is very clean, inside and out. “It is like reading books. You might forget what you read, but when you read, you’ll be changed, inside and out.”
18. What does Tom’s grandfather do every day?
A.He runs. |
B.He gets water. |
C.He reads books. |
D.He cleans the basket. |
19. What is Tom’s problem?
A.He doesn’t run fast. |
B.He doesn’t get up early. |
C.He doesn’t like reading. |
D.He forgets what he reads. |
20. Which of the following is true about Tom?
A.He likes to swim in the river. |
B.He likes running in the morning. |
C.He wants to learn from his grandfather. |
D.He often helps his grandfather to get water. |
21. What does the story want to tell us?
A.Tom is a good boy. |
B.Old people like reading. |
C.Reading can change people. |
D.It’s no use getting water with a basket. |