David Evans is a farmer. He does the farming on his own land in Wales. The farm has (31)
______ to his family for generations. The soil is poor. David (32) _______ sheep on his land. He does
not employ much full-time workers. His sons help him when they are not (33) _____ school. His wife
adds to the family income by selling eggs which her hens produce. In summer, she often takes paying
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guests into the (34) _____. The guests from the city enjoy their quiet holiday in the clean country air
when Mrs. Evans enjoys having some extra money to spend on clothes for her children and herself.
However, it is a lonely life for the Evans family when the guests have gone. The question is that if his
children want to (35) _____ the farm when Mr. Evans gives up working. Country life is quiet and
peaceful to them. It is quite likely that they will leave the farm for the city someday.
31. A. been B. depended C. belonged D. possessed
32. A. feeds B. grows C leads D. raises
33. A. at B. for C. to D. on
34. A. school B. road C. farmhouse D. field
35. A. take off B. take over C. take after D. take in
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Dear John,
How are you? I’m still working on a farm, but unfortunately I am going to leave here at the end of
winter. Let me tell you why.
We had a terrible time a month ago. Thousands of insects came and ate many of the crops in the fields.
The farmer is very worried because he thinks the insects will come again and destroy all the crops. He
became so worried that he sold the farm last week, and that is why I have to leave here.
Soon I will have to look for another job. Do you think you could help me find one? I like working on
farms, so if you know anyone who needs a hard worker, please recommend me to them. I know that
you are very busy at the moment and that you don’t have much free time.
But I really hope you can find time to help me. I don’t know what else to do.
If I can’t find a job, I’ll have to go back home and stay with my parents. I know they would be very
upset if I did that. They are old and they don’t have much money. They couldn’t support me as well as
themselves.
I hope to hear from you soon.
Your friend,
David
36. At the end of the month, David is going to __________.
A. work on a farm B. start a new job C. leave the farm D. buy a farm
37. What did the farmer do last week?
A. He destroyed his crops B. He sold his farm
C. He killed many insects D. He became very worried
38. At the moment John is _________
A. working on a farm B. very busy C. helping David D. living with his parents
39. If David can’t find a new job, he will go home and ____________.
A. live with his parents B. work on his parents’ farm
C. support his parents D. make his parents rich
40. How does David feel at the moment?
A. Happy B. Angry C. Ill D. Sad