Check (V ) the one that suits the blank naturally.
1. The lawyer is very busy because_____________________.
a. she has many clients
b. she makes a good salary
2. I want to make more money, so_____________________.
a. I will invest some of my money
b. I assume that I did
3. I didn’t like the book;_____________________.
a. it was only temporary
b. it was very dull
4. This math problem is hard,_____________________.
a. and I wish I had a formula
b. so I need a scholarship
5. I don’t need more money._____________________.
a. I will found a bakery
b. I have enough cash
Fill in the blanks with the correct words from the word bank.
m
WORD BANK
urge
borrow
practical
appeal
downtown
1. If something is
2. You can______
3. I like living___
4. I ____________
5. Does flying___
____________ , you can use it often.
my hat, but you have to give it back to me.
_________; it is an exciting place.
you to save money; you might need it later.
_________ to you? I’ve always wanted to try it.
The Taxi Driver
Peter’s job was driving a taxi downtown. He made a small salary. But he
liked his job because it wasn’t dull. Every day, he saw new things that appealed
to him. Peter was practical about the future. “ Maybe I can get a scholarship to
college,” he thought. “ I could learn mathematical formulas and get a job at a
bank. I could help clients invest their money.”
Peter stopped to pick up a passenger. “Where to?” he asked.
“ Go to the Fourth Street Bank. And don’t talk to me. I’ve had a rough day,”
the man said. Peter was angry, but he had a peaceful philosophy. When they
stopped, the man’s fare came to $10.25. He put his hands in his pockets. “ I
can’t find my wallet!” he said. “ I can’t pay the fare!”
Peter said, “ Maybe I’ll give you a temporary loan. You can borrow ten dollars
and a quarter from me.”
The man was embarrassed, saying, “ I was mean to you, but now I want to
help you. I founded this bank. I want to give you one thousand dollars.”
That much money was like a treasure to Peter. The man urged him to take the
money, but he didn’t.
“You’re an honest person,” the man said. “ I
assumed you would take it. I want you to work for
me.”
The next day, Peter started his job at the bank.
He was happy to be done with his former job.
|
