B An old farmer lived with his young grandson. Each morning Grandpa was always up early to read. One day the grandson asked, “ Grandpa! What good does reading do ? ” G rand pa quietly turned from putting coal in the stove and replied, “ Take this coal basket to the river and bring me back a basket of water. ” The boy did as he was told, but all the water leaked out ( 漏出 ) before he got back home. Grandpa laughed, “ You'll have to move a little faster next time. ” This time the boy ran faster, but again the same took place. It was an impossible task. The old man said, “ You're just not trying hard enough. ” So the boy tried a third time and failed. He said, “ See Grandpa, it's useless! ” “ So you think it is useless ? Look at the basket. ” The boy looked at the basket and for the first time realized that the basket was different. It had turned from a dirty coal basket into a clean one inside and outside. “ You might not understand or remember everything, but when you read, you will be changed, inside and out. ” 1. What did Grandpa always do every morning? A . He read books. B . He carried water. C . He put coal in the stove. D . He taught his grandson. 2 . How did Grandpa reply to his grandson ’ s question ? A . T elling him to read books . B . H aving a discussion with him . C . T elling him an interesting story . D . A sking him to carry water back with a basket . 3 . How many times did the boy try to carry water with the basket? A . Once. B . Twice. C . Three times. D . Four times. 4 . The basket became_________ in the end. A . dirty B . old C . clean D . new 5 . What would the grandson probably do in the future ? A. To clean the basket. B. To do more reading. C. To carry water with a basket . D. To remember everything in his life.