1. (2016·资阳)

阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。   

A little boy went into a shop, reached for box and pulled it over to the telephone. He climbed onto the box so that he could get the phone. The shop-owner watched and listened to the call.

Boy: Lady, can you give me the job of cutting your lawn (草坪)?

Woman: I already have someone to cut my lawn.

Boy: Lady, I will cut your lawn for half the price of the person who cuts your lawn now.

Woman: I'm very satisfied with the person who is now cutting my lawn.

Boy: Lady, I'll even sweep your sidewalk, so on Sunday you will have the prettiest lawn in the town.

Woman: No, thank you.

With a smile on his face, the little boy put down the phone. The shop-owner, who was listening to all this, walked over to the boy, "Son, I like your attitude (态度) and would like to offer you a job."

    "No, thanks, sir. I am the one who is working for that lady I was talking to!"

1. （1） What kind of job was the boy trying to get on the phone?

   A . Cutting the lawn. B . Selling telephones. C . Looking after the shop. D . Sweeping the sidewalk.
3. （2） Why did the shop-owner offer the boy a job?

   A . He felt pity on him. B . He was moved by his attitude. C . The boy only asked for half price. D . The boy was good at cutting lawns.
5. （3） Who was the lady the boy called?

   A . The boy's boss. B . The boy's teacher. C . A shop-owner. D . A lawn cutter.
7. （4） Why did the boy smile when he put down the phone?

   A . He got better pay. B . He found a new job. C . He was praised for his work. D . He was satisfied with his work.