Years ago a farmer owned land along the Atlantic. He constantly advertised for hired hands. Most people were not willing to work on farms along the Atlantic because they worried about the terrible storms that destroy buildings and crops. The farmer received a steady stream of refusals at the interview for a farmhand
Finally, a short, thin man approached the farmer. “Are you a good farmhand?” the farmer asked him.
^“Well, I can sleep when the wind blows. ” answered the little man.
Although puzzled by this answer ，the farmer, desperate for help, hired him. The little man worked well around the farm ，busy from dawn to dusk, and the farmer felt satisfied with the man's work.
Then one night the wind howled loudly from offshore. Jumping out of bed，the farmer grabbed a lantern and rushed next door to the hired hand’s sleeping quarters. He shook the little man and yelled， “ Get up! A storm is coming! Tie things down before they are blown away! ”
The little man rolled over in bed and said firmly, “No sir. I told you, I can sleep when the wind blows. ”
Enraged (激怒）by the response, the farmer was tempted to fire  him on the spot ,Instead, he hurried outside to prepare for the storm. To his amazement，he discovered that all of the hay had been covered. The cows were in the bam，the chickens were in the coops，and the doors were barred The shutters were tightly secured. Everything was tied down, Nothing could be blown away.
The farmer then understood what his hired hand meant, so he also returned to his bed to sleep while the wind was still blowing.
【小題1】Why did the farmer constantly advertise for hired hands?

Years ago a farmer owned land along the Atlantic. He constantly advertised for hired hands. Most people were not willing to work on farms along the Atlantic because they worried about the terrible storms that destroy buildings and crops. The farmer received a steady stream of refusals at the interview for a farmhand
Finally, a short, thin man approached the farmer. “Are you a good farmhand?” the farmer asked him.
^“Well, I can sleep when the wind blows. ” answered the little man.
Although puzzled by this answer ，the farmer, desperate for help, hired him. The little man worked well around the farm ，busy from dawn to dusk, and the farmer felt satisfied with the man's work.
Then one night the wind howled loudly from offshore. Jumping out of bed，the farmer grabbed a lantern and rushed next door to the hired hand’s sleeping quarters. He shook the little man and yelled， “ Get up! A storm is coming! Tie things down before they are blown away! ”
The little man rolled over in bed and said firmly, “No sir. I told you, I can sleep when the wind blows. ”
Enraged (激怒）by the response, the farmer was tempted to fire  him on the spot ,Instead, he hurried outside to prepare for the storm. To his amazement，he discovered that all of the hay had been covered. The cows were in the bam，the chickens were in the coops，and the doors were barred The shutters were tightly secured. Everything was tied down, Nothing could be blown away.
The farmer then understood what his hired hand meant, so he also returned to his bed to sleep while the wind was still blowing

1. 1.

   Why did the farmer constantly advertise for hired hands?

   1. A.
      Because he needed hired hands all. the year round
   2. B.
      Because there was too much work to do on the farm
   3. C.
      Because he could hardly hire a farmhand
   4. D.
      Because he offered poor conditions for the hired hands
2. 2.

   The farmer felt amazed because _______

   1. A.
      the Little man was sleeping
   2. B.
      everything was in safety
   3. C.
      the wind was too strong
   4. D.
      he could not open the doors
3. 3.

   What did the man mean by saying “I can sleep when the wind blows. ” ?

   1. A.
      He needed much sleep after working hard on the farm
   2. B.
      He was very brave and not afraid of wind
   3. C.
      He enjoyed sleeping when the wind blew
   4. D.
      He would get everything done before the wind blew
4. 4.

   Which of the following  statements about the Little man is TRUE?

   1. A.
      He was not afraid of storms
   2. B.
      He was a heavy sleeper under any condition
   3. C.
      He was hard-working and devoted to his work
   4. D.
      He was fired shortly after he tied everything down

Years ago a farmer owned land along the Atlantic. He constantly advertised for hired hands. Most people were not willing to work on farms along the Atlantic because they worried about the terrible storms that destroy buildings and crops. The farmer received a steady stream of refusals at the interview for a farmhand.

Finally, a short, thin man approached the farmer. "Are you a good farmhand?" the farmer asked him.

“Well, I can sleep when the wind blows,” answered the little man.

Although puzzled by this answer, the farmer, desperate for help, hired him. The little man worked well around the farm, busy from dawn to dusk, and the farmer felt satisfied with the man’s work.

Then one night the wind howled loudly from offshore. Jumping out of bed, the farmer grabbed a lantern and rushed next door to the hired hand's sleeping quarters. He shook the little man and yelled, “Get up! A storm is coming! Tie things down before they blow away!”

The little man rolled over in bed and said firmly, “No sir. I told you I could sleep when the wind blows.”

Enraged(激怒) by the response, the farmer was tempted to fire him on the spot. Instead, he hurried outside to prepare for the storm. To his amazement, he discovered that all of the haystacks had been covered. The cows were in the barn, the chickens were in the coops, and the doors were barred. The shutters were tightly secured. Everything was tied down. Nothing could be blown away.

The farmer then understood what his hired hand meant, so he also returned to his bed to sleep while the wind blew.

  71. Why did the farmer constantly advertised for hired hands?

A. Because he needed hired hands all the year round.

B. Because there was too much work to do on the farm.

C. Because he could hardly hire a farmhand.

D. Because he offered poor conditions for the hired hands.

72. What does the man mean by saying “I can sleep when the wind blows?”

A. He needed much sleep after working hard on the farm.

B. He was very brave and not afraid of wind.

C. He enjoyed sleeping when the wind blew.

D. He would get everything done before the wind blew.

73. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. The farmer hired the little man because he was not afraid of storms.

B. The farmer knew the little man was a heavy sleeper under any condition.

C. The little man was hard working and devoted to his work.

D. The little man was fired shortly after he tied everything down.

74. What do you think of the little man ? He is ________.

A. lazy           B. helpful           C. coward(膽小的人)         D. brave

75. The farmer felt amazed because _________.

A. the little man was sleeping            B. everything was in safety

C. the wind was too strong              D. he could not open the doors

Years ago a farmer owned land along the Atlantic seacoast. He constantly advertised for hired hands.__16__people were reluctant (不情愿的) to work on farms along the Atlantic. They feared the violent storms __17__ the ocean. As the farmer interviewed__18__for the job, he received a steady stream of __19__ .
Finally, a short, thin man, __20__ past middle age, approached（接近） the farmer. "Are you a good farmhand?" the farmer asked him.
"Well, I can sleep__21__ the wind blows," answered the little man.
Although __22__ by this answer, the farmer, in great need of help, __23__ him. The little man worked well around the farm, busy from dawn to dusk, and the farmer felt __24__ with the man's work.
Then one night the wind blew __25__ in from offshore. __26__ out of bed, the farmer rushed next door to the hired hand's sleeping quarters. He shook the little man and shouted, "__27__ ! A storm is coming! __28__ things down before they blow away!"
The little man __29__ in bed and said firmly, "No sir. I told you, I can sleep when the wind blows."
Angered by the response, the farmer meant to fire him on the spot. __30__ , he hurried outside to prepare for the storm. To his __31__ , he discovered that all of the haystacks(草垛) had been covered with tarpaulins(帆布). The cows were in the barn, the chickens were in the coops, and the doors were barred. Everything was tied down. __32__ could blow away.
The farmer then understood __33__ his hired hand meant, so he returned to his bed to also sleep while the wind blew. When you're __34__ , spiritually, mentally, and physically, you have nothing to__35__. Can you sleep when the wind blows through your life?

Years ago a farmer owned land along the Atlantic seacoast. He constantly advertised for hired hands.__16__people were reluctant (不情愿的) to work on farms along the Atlantic. They feared the violent storms __17__ the ocean. As the farmer interviewed__18__for the job, he received a steady stream of __19__ .

Finally, a short, thin man, __20__ past middle age, approached（接近） the farmer. "Are you a good farmhand?" the farmer asked him.

"Well, I can sleep__21__ the wind blows," answered the little man.

Although __22__ by this answer, the farmer, in great need of help, __23__ him. The little man worked well around the farm, busy from dawn to dusk, and the farmer felt __24__ with the man's work.

Then one night the wind blew __25__ in from offshore. __26__ out of bed, the farmer rushed next door to the hired hand's sleeping quarters. He shook the little man and shouted, "__27__ ! A storm is coming! __28__ things down before they blow away!"

The little man __29__ in bed and said firmly, "No sir. I told you, I can sleep when the wind blows."

Angered by the response, the farmer meant to fire him on the spot. __30__ , he hurried outside to prepare for the storm. To his __31__ , he discovered that all of the haystacks(草垛) had been covered with tarpaulins(帆布). The cows were in the barn, the chickens were in the coops, and the doors were barred. Everything was tied down. __32__ could blow away.

The farmer then understood __33__ his hired hand meant, so he returned to his bed to also sleep while the wind blew. When you're __34__ , spiritually, mentally, and physically, you have nothing to__35__. Can you sleep when the wind blows through your life?

1.                A．No            B．Few            C．Most D．All

2.                A．Above         B．Across          C．below    D．through

3.                A．Applicants      B．peasants        C．workers  D．engineers

4.                A．a(chǎn)rrivals         B．refusals         C．a(chǎn)pprovals D．finals

5.                A．well           B．Too            C．very D．pretty

6.                A．when          B．before         C．a(chǎn)fter D．because

7.                A．Pleased         B．puzzled         C．surprised D．frightened

8.                A．fired           B．scolded         C．hired D．ordered

9.                A．Disappointed    B．satisfied        C．excited   D．tired

10.               A．loudly          B．Slightly         C．hardly D．silently

11.               A．Jumping        B．Rising          C．Getting    D．Falling

12.               A．Stand up        B．Get up         C．Sit down   D．Lie down

13.               A．Let            B．Put            C．Lay   D．Tie

14.               A．rolled over      B．jumped over     C．rolled up  D．jumped up

15.               A．Therefore      B．Otherwise      C．likewise   D．Instead

16.               A．expectation     B．imagination      C．a(chǎn)mazement D．sorrow

17.               A．Something      B．Everything      C．Anything  D．Nothing

18.               A．how           B．which          C．that  D．what

19.               A．prepared       B．finished        C．determined    D．En

20.               A．beat           B．win            C．desire D．fear

Years ago, a farmer owned land along the Atlantic coast. He constantly advertised for hired _ 1 ___. Most people were unwilling to work on farms along the Atlantic．They __2___ the terrible storms that became violently across the Atlantic would destroy lives, buildings and crops. As the farmer ___3___ applicants for the job, he received a world of ___4___.

  Finally, a short, thin man, well past middle age, __5___ the farmer. “Are you a good __6___?” the farmer asked him. “Well, I can sleep when the wind blows.” Answered the __7___man. Although puzzled by this answer, the farmer, __8___for help, hired him. The man worked well __9___ the farm, busy from dawn to dusk, and the farmer felt __10___ the man’s work.

  Then one night the __11___ howled loudly in from off-shore. __12__ out of bed, the farmer grabbed a lantern and __13___ next door to the hired hand’s sleeping room. He __14__ the man and called, “Get up! A storm is coming! Tie things down ___15___ they blow away!” The little man rolled over in bed and said ____16___, “No, sir. I told you that I can sleep when the wind blows.”  Enraged by the __17___, the farmer was tempted to fire him on the spot. ___18___, he hurried outside to prepare for the storm.  To his ___19___ , he discovered that all of the haystacks(干草堆) had been covered with tarpaulins(防水油布).The doors were locked. The windows were tightly closed. Everything was ___20____. Nothing could blow away. The farmer then understood what his hired hand meant, so he returned to his bed to also sleep while the wind blew.

1．A．taxies              B．boats             C．cows             D．hands

2．A．feared              B．fought            C．met               D．a(chǎn)pproached

3．A．selected            B．examined          C．interviewed        D．observed

4．A．letters             B．refusals           C．a(chǎn)rrivals           D．invitations

6．A．farmhand          B．cook             C．cowboy           D．mechanic

7．A．strong             B．rich               C．gentle            D．little

8．A．ready              B．desperate         C．fit               D．famous

9．A．over               B．on              C．in                D．with

10．A．satisfied with      B．tired of           C．surprised  at     D．discontented with

11．A．rain              B．snow            C．wind              D．wolf 

12．A．Walking          B．Stepping         C．Rolling            D．Jumping

13．A．rushed           B．tiptoed           C．crawled           D．walked

14．A．moved           B．shook            C．struck            D．slapped 

15．A．a(chǎn)fter             B．until             C．before            D．when 

16．A．sadly             B．quietly           C．firmly             D．sad

17．A．storm            B．wind            C．shout             D．response 

18．A．Instead          B．Therefore        C．Luckily           D．Unfortunately 

19．A．disappointment  B．a(chǎn)mazement         C．fear              D．sorrow

20．A．washed away   B．blown away       C．broken down           D．tied down

    Years ago a farmer owned land along the Atlantic seacoast. He constantly advertised for hired hands.__16__people were reluctant (不情愿的) to work on farms along the Atlantic. They feared the violent storms __17__ the ocean. As the farmer interviewed__18__for the job, he received a steady stream of __19__ .

      Finally, a short, thin man, __20__ past middle age, approached（接近） the farmer. "Are you a good farmhand?" the farmer asked him.

      "Well, I can sleep__21__ the wind blows," answered the little man.

      Although __22__ by this answer, the farmer, in great need of help, __23__ him. The little man worked well around the farm, busy from dawn to dusk, and the farmer felt __24__ with the man's work.

      Then one night the wind blew __25__ in from offshore. __26__ out of bed, the farmer rushed next door to the hired hand's sleeping quarters. He shook the little man and shouted, "__27__ ! A storm is coming! __28__ things down before they blow away!"

      The little man __29__ in bed and said firmly, "No sir. I told you, I can sleep when the wind blows."

      16. A. No          B. Few         C. Most           D. All

      17. A. Above       B. Across      C. below          D. through

      18. A. Applicants  B. peasants    C. workers        D. engineers

      19. A. arrivals    B. refusals    C. approvals      D. finals

      20. A. well        B. Too         C. very           D. pretty

      21. A. when        B. before      C. after          D. because

      22. A. Pleased     B. puzzled     C. surprised      D. frightened

      23. A. fired       B. scolded     C. hired          D. ordered

      24. A. DisappointedB. satisfied   C. excited        D. tired

      25. A. loudly      B. Slightly    C. hardly         D.silently

      26. A. Jumping     B. Rising      C. Getting        D. Falling

      27. A. Stand up    B. Get up      C. Sit down       D.Lie down

      28. A. Let         B. Put         C. Lay            D. Tie

      29. A. rolled over B. jumped over C. rolled up      D. jumped up

      30. A. Therefore   B. Otherwise   C. likewise       D. Instead

      31. A. expectation B. imagination C. amazement      D. sorrow

      32. A. Something   B. Everything  C. Anything       D. Nothing

      33. A. how         B. which       C. that           D. what

     34. A. prepared     B. finished    C. determined     D. En

35. A. beat         B. win         C. desire         D.fear

　Years ago a farmer owned land along the Atlantic seacoast. He constantly advertised for 36.________ hands. Most people were reluctant（不情愿） to work on 37._______ along the Atlantic. They dreaded the awful 38.________that raged across the Atlantic， wreaking havoc（浩劫，災(zāi)難） on the buildings and crops. As the farmer 39.________ applicants for the job， he 40._________ a steady stream of refusals.

　　41._________， a short， thin man， well past middle age， approached the farmer. “Are you a good farmhand？” the farmer asked him.

　　“Well， I can 42._________ when the wind blows，” answered the 43.________ man.

　　Although 44._________ by this answer， the farmer， desperate（不顧一切的） for 45.________， hired him. The man worked well around the farm， 46.________ from dawn to dusk， and the farmer felt satisfied with the man's work.

　　Then one night the wind howled loudly in from offshore. 47._________ out of bed， the farmer grabbed（抓起） a lantern and 48.________ next door to the hired hand's sleeping quarters. He 49.________ the little man and yelled， “Get up！ A storm is coming！ Tie things down before they blow away！”

　　The little man 50________ in bed and said 51.________， “No sir. I told you， I can sleep when the wind blows.”

　　Enraged by the response， the farmer was tempted to 52.________ him on the spot. Instead， he hurried outside to prepare for the storm. To his 53.________， he discovered that all of the haystacks（干草垛） had been covered with tarpaulins（油布）. The cows were in the barn， the chickens were in the coops（雞籠）， and the doors were barred. The shutters were tightly secured. Everything was tied down. Nothing could blow away.

　　The farmer then understood what his hired hand 54.__________， so he returned to his bed to also sleep 55.________ the wind blew.

36.A.hired            B.applied  C.took        D.got

37.A.field            B.garden   C.farm        D.park

38.A.winds           B.storms   C.huricane     D.flood

39.A.interviewed      B.trained   C.saw         D.visited 

40.A.accepted        B.received   C.refused      D.offered

41.A.Surprisingly     B.Luckily     C.Obviously    D.Finally

42.A.work        B.do       C.sleep       D.help   

43.A.strong       B.young     C.little      D.kind

44.A.pleased     B.satisfied     C.surprised    D.puzzled

450.A.help        B.pleasure     C.man        D.work

46.A.happy       B.sad         C.tired        D.busy

47.A.Coming      B.Leaving     C.Jumping     D.Going

48.A.ran          B.rushed      C.went        D.moved

49.A.beat         B.shook       C.shouted      D.stroke

505.A.put on        B.rolled over   C.got up       D.sat    

51.A.firmly        B.happily      C.delightly    D.angrily

52.A.kill          B.instruct      C.fire         D.inform

53.A.surprise       B.joy         C.regret       D.sadness

54.A.expected      B.prepared     C.offered      D.meant

55.A.when        B.as           C.after        D.while