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John was seven. He lived with his grandparents in the countryside before he came to our class
because his parents had to work in the city. They also had no time to take care of him. So he was a new
student in our class. And he knew nothing about the things that happened in big cities. Now he was
standing in the front of the classroom because Mr. Smith, the teacher, was asking John a lot of questions.
But John couldn't answer any of them. Mr. Smith then decided to ask him some easier questions so that
he could answer a few.
"What was Thomas Edison?" he asked.
John thought for some time and then answered in a very low voice, "A singer from America."
"No. Thomas Edison was a great American inventor," Mr. Smith said. He was getting a little angry
now because everyone knows the great man, but he was trying not to let his students see that. Then he
asked again. "Who was the first president (总统) of the United States?"
John thought for a long time, but said nothing. Mr. Smith shouted, "George Washington!" John turned
back and began to walk to his seat sadly.
"Come back!" Mr. Smith shouted. "I didn't tell you to go back!"
"I'm sorry," John said. "I thought you were calling the next student."
1. John lived with grandparents because ______.
A. his parents were busy working in the city
B. he had no school to go to
C. he loved the class
D. he didn't study hard
2. Thomas Edison was ______.
A. a singer
B. a doctor
C. an inventor
D. the president
3. Why did John answer in a low voice?
A. He knew the question well.
B. The question was easy.
C. He wasn't sure about his answer.
D. He didn't want to answer.
4. How many right answers did John give?
A. One.
B. Two.
C. Three.
D. None.
