Answer the questions at the end based on the text.

CHAPTER XI

TWO GIRLS AND A CALF

Having gone to the kitchen to fill the bottle with milk, which she had set to warm, Miriam accompanied her guest to the barn. As she walked by the side of Dora, with the bottle in one hand and the other holding up her voluminous silk robe, it was well for her peace of mind that no stately coachman sat upon a box and looked at her.

In a corner of the lower floor of the barn they found the calf, lying upon a bed of hay, and covered by a large piece of mosquito netting, which Miriam had fastened above and around him. Dora laughed as she saw this.

"It isn't every calf," she said, "that sleeps so luxuriously."

"The flies worried the poor thing dreadfully," said Miriam, "but I take it off when I feed it."

She proceeded to remove the netting, but she had scarcely done so, when she gave an exclamation that was almost a scream.

"Oh, dear, oh, dear!" she cried; "I believe it is dead," and down she sat upon the floor close to the calf, which lay motionless, with its head and neck extended. Down also sat Dora. She did not need to consider the hay-strewn floor and her clothes; for although she wore a very tasteful and becoming costume, it was one she had selected with reference to barn explorations, field strolls, and anything rural and dusty which any one else might be doing, or might propose. No one could tell what dusty and delightful occupation might turn up during an afternoon at Cobhurst.

1. Does every calf sleep luxuriously?
2. Who went to the kitchen?
3. Why did she go?
4. With what?
5. Was it warm or cold?
6. Who's side was she by?
7. What was she holding in one hand?
8. And in the other hand?
9. What was the calf doing?
10. On what?
11. What was covering it?
12. Was it large or small?
13. Why was the netting used?
14. Does the netting ever get taken off?
15. For what?
16. Was the calf dead?
17. What body parts were extended?
18. Who also sat down?
19. What was she wearing?

Numbered answers:

A: 1. no
2. Miriam
3. to fill the bottle
4. milk
5. she warmed it
6. Dora
7. the bottle
8. her robe
9. lying down
10. a bed of hay
11. mosquito netting
12. large
13. The flies worried it
14. yes
15. when it is fed
16. yes
17. its head and neck
18. Dora
19. a very tasteful and becoming costume

Answer the questions at the end based on the text.

CHAPTER IX

The opportunity for an explanation between Jacob and his fellow speculators speedily presented itself. Amongst his letters, on the following morning, Jacob found a somewhat pompous little note from Dane Montague, inviting him to lunch at the Milan at half-past one. Littleham, supremely uncomfortable in a new suit of clothes, was the other guest, and champagne was served before the three men had well taken their places.

"A celebration, eh?" Jacob observed, as he bowed to his two hosts.

Mr. Montague cleared his throat.

"Our meeting might almost be considered in that light," he admitted. "Yesterday afternoon we sold the last plot of land on the Cropstone Wood Estate."

"Capital!" Jacob exclaimed. "Full price?"

"Sixpence a yard over."

Jacob nodded approval.

"By the bye," he said, "I see that the Water Company is getting on very well with its connections. They must have several hundred men at work there."

Mr. Montague appeared a little startled.

"Well, well! At any rate we shall be able to keep our word. Electric light and water will be ready for every house as it is built."

"That reminds me of a question I was going to ask you," Jacob went on. "What price are we going to charge for the electric light?"

"What price?" Montague murmured, balancing a knife upon his forefinger and watching it meditatively.

"The Company'll have to fix that amongst themselves," Littleham declared brusquely.

"One or two of the people who've bought plots have made enquiries," Jacob continued, without noticing the last speaker. "I think they've begun to realise that they're pretty well at our mercy--or rather at the mercy of the Company."

1. Who was invited to lunch
2. by who
3. where
4. at what time
5. who else was coming
6. what did they receive before sitting down
7. were they celebrating something
8. what was it
9. for how much
10. what company is mentioned next
11. how many men work there
12. what "word" do they try to keep
13. about what
14. do they know how much will be charged for this
15. who gets to decide that
16. What is Montague balancing
17. Did Jacob ignore Littlehams previous statement
18. How many people have enquired about the utilities

Numbered answers:

A: 1. Jacob
2. Dane Montague
3. at the Milan
4. at half-past one
5. Littleham
6. champagne
7. yes
8. selling the last plot of land on the Cropstone Wood Estate
9. Sixpence a yard over full price
10. the Water Company
11. several hundred
12. their word
13. electric light and water will be ready for every house as it is built
14. no
15. the Water Company
16. a knife
17. yes
18. one or two

Answer the questions at the end based on the text.

What's your favorite cartoon? It may be difficult for you to decide. But for pianist Lang Lang, Tom and Jerry is the best one. When Lang was two years old, he saw Tom play the piano. This was his first time to enjoy western music and this experience encouraged him to learn to play the piano. His talent at the keyboard has taken him from Shenyang to the world. Lang became a good piano student at three. Ever since, the boy has been doing better and better. In 1997, the 15-year-old boy studied at a famous American music college. Lang's performances are energetic. He is well-known for making facial expressions and moving around while playing the piano. The road to success has never been easy. Lang's father stopped his job to look after him, while his mother stayed in Shenyang to make money. But Lang thinks himself lucky and believes he should give something back. He has helped the children in poor areas a lot.

1. Who likes Tom and Jerry best?
2. Where was he from?
3. When did he become talented at piano?
4. Are his shows slow?
5. What are they like?
6. What happens with his face?
7. What did his dad do?
8. What did his mom do?
9. Why?
10. Why does Lang like that cartoon?

Numbered answers:

A:
1. Lang Lang
2. Shenyang
3. three
4. no
5. energetic
6. expressions
7. stopped his job
8. stayed in Shenyang
9. to make money
10. to enjoy western music