Bruce shook his money box again.
Nothing! He carefully counted the coins that lay on the bed. All that he had was $24.52. The 1 which he wanted was at least $ 90. How on earth(究竟) was he going to get the rest of the 2?
He knew that his friends all had bicycles. It was hard to hang out(闲逛) with people when you were the only one 3 a bicycle. He thought about 4 he could do. He couldn't get money from his parents, because he knew they had no extra(额外的) money.
There was only one way to get money, and that was to earn(挣钱) it. He would have to find a job. He decided to ask Mr. Clay for 5.
"Well, you can start right here," said Mr. Clay. "You see, my windows need cleaning and my car need washing."
That was the beginning of Bruce's part time(兼职) job. For the next three 6 he worked every day after finishing his homework. He took dogs for walks and cleaned rooms.
The day finally came when Bruce 7 his money and found $ 94.32. He wasted no time and went down to the shop to 8 the bicycle he wanted. He rode home proudly, looking forward to 9 his new bicycle to his friends. Bruce liked his bicycle very much because he had bought it with his own money. At last, his dream came true, and his parents were 10 of him.
A: Mom, could I invite my friends to my birthday party on Saturday?
B: I'm glad that you can have a party together.
A: Yeah, um ... Could you give me some money?
B:
A: Because I want to buy some drinks and food for the party.
B: Well, I am going shopping tomorrow. I can help buy what you need.
A: Oh, good. Thank you, Mom.
B: You're welcome.
A: Sure. But mom, I cleaned it last week.
B: I think you need to clean it again for your party.
A: Yes, you're right, Mom.
B: Not really. Half an hour is enough.
A:
B: That's right. After you finish your homework, we can work together to have a clean and tidy room.
A: OK, thank you, Mom.
A. Oh, could you clean your room now? B. I don't want to see this mess. C. But it will take long to clean it. D. Of course! E. Why? F. You should clean my room. G. But I think I should finish my homework first. |