Nick, a 10 - year - old boy, was the only son to his parents. He always felt 1. His father was so busy that he couldn't 2 time with him. He always came back home after Nick fell asleep in the evening, and was off (离开) to the office before Nick 3 in the morning. Nick wanted to 4 with his father just like his friends did but he couldn't.
One Sunday morning, Nick got up and saw his father sitting in the living room. He ran to his father happily, "Dad, it's really a big 5 to see you at home." "Yes, Son, they put off my meeting. But in two hours I'll have to 6 a plane. And I'll be back tomorrow afternoon," his father said.
Nick thought for a while. Then he asked, "Dad, how much money do you make in a year?" Hearing that, his father was 7 and proud (骄傲), "My son, it's a lot of money and you won't be able to understand it." Nick went on asking, "How much money can you make in an hour, Dad?" "Around $25 each hour," his father answered.Then Nick ran to his room quickly and came back with some \_\_\_\_\_\_ 8. "Dad, I have $50. Can you spend two hours with me?" His father was completely shocked. He sat on the sofa in silence and was lost in deep 9.
Running after money may make you 10 and successful. However, money can't buy everything.
() 1. A. lovely
B. happy
C. lonely
D. lucky
() 2. A. spend
B. waste
C. leave
D. bring
() 3. A. made up
B. set up
C. took up
D. woke up
() 4. A. compare
B. communicate
C. cause
D. continue
() 5. A. decision
B. journey
C. surprise
D. problem
() 6. A. solve
B. reply
C. send
D. catch
() 7. A. excited
B. interested
C. tired
D. bored
() 8. A. spirit
B. money
C. time
D. food
() 9. A. fear
B. dream
C. sense
D. thought
() 10. A. strict
B. strong
C. rich
D. crazy

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