During the holiday, I visited my grandparents in the countryside. When Grandma said she was very busy with farm work, I decided to stay overnight at house. The thought of planting seeds(种子) and watering the plants made me really excited. That night, I could hardly fall asleep.
“Sweetie, time to get up.” Grandma’s soft voice woke me up. I looked at the clock---it was only 5:30 in the morning!
“Because the hens just laid their eggs. Now it is the best time to collect eggs,” grandma explained.
The morning air was cool and fresh. We walked to the chicken coop(鸡舍). I felt sick because a strong bad smell came out. She opened a small window and reminded me, “You have to be quick but careful. Don’t scare the hens.”
I saw a hen protecting two large eggs on the straw(稻草). Her sharp beak(喙) looked a bit scary. I took a deep breath and slowly reached out my hand. Suddenly the hen stood up! I let out a small cry but quickly picked up the eggs before she could peck(啄) me. The eggs felt warm in my hand. Later, we watered the vegetables in the fields, and picked two pumpkins. When Grandma called me for dinner, I was already sound asleep on the sofa.
When I finally sat down to enjoy the simple meal, I realized for the first time that every dish was the fruit of hard work. That day I had not only helped on the farm but also learned to respect the labour(劳动).
() 1. Why did the writer have difficulty falling asleep that night?
A. Because she was worried about getting up too early.
B. Because she was afraid of the busy work on the farm.
C. Because she was too excited about helping on the farm.
() 2. How did the writer feel when first walking to the chicken coop?
A. Relaxed.B. Uncomfortable.C. Happy.
() 3. Which of the following is TRUE when the writer collected eggs?
A. The writer didn’t touch eggs because the hen stood up.
B. The hen pecked the writer before she picked up the eggs.
C. The writer followed Grandma’s advice to be careful and quick.
() 4. What is the phrase “sound sleep” most likely to mean in the passage?
A. Sleeping deeply.B. Having a bad dream.C. Listening to music.
() 5. What did the writer learn from her experience in the countryside?
A. Farm work is too difficult for children to enjoy.
B. Life in the countryside is better than that in the city.
C. Treasure the hard work behind every meal we have.