山西省永济市涑北中学高一英语《Twenty Dollars》阅读翻译.docVIP

“Daddy, how much do you make an hour?” With a timid voice and idolizing eyes，the little boy greeted his father as he returned from work. Greatly surprised, but giving his boy a glaring look, the father said, “Look, son, not even your mother knows that. Dont bother me now, Im tired.” “But Daddy, just tell me please! How much do you make an hour?” the boy insisted. The father, finally giving up, replied, “Twenty dollars per hour.” “Okay, Daddy. Could you loan me ten dollars?” the boy asked. Showing restlessness and positively disturbed, the father yelled: “So that was the reason you asked how much I earn, right? Go to sleep and dont bother me anymore!” It was already dark, and the father was meditated on what he had said and was feeling guilty. Maybe, he thought, his son wanted to buy something. Finally, trying to ease his mind, the father went to his sons room. “Are you asleep, son?” asked the father. “No, Daddy. Why?” replied the boy, partially asleep. “Heres the money you asked for earlier,” the father said. “Thanks, Daddy!” rejoiced the son, while putting his hand under his pillow and removing some money. “Now I have enough! Now I have twenty dollars!” the boy said to his father, who was gazing at his son, confused at what his son had just said. “Daddy, could you sell me one hour of your time?” 20美元 ▁▂▃▄▅▆▇█▉▊▋▌精诚凝聚 =^_^= 成就梦想 ▁▂▃▄▅▆▇█▉▊▋▌ ▃ ▄ ▅ ▆ ▇ █ █ ■ ▓点亮心灯 ~~~///(^v^)\\\~~~ 照亮人生 ▃ ▄ ▅ ▆ ▇ █ █ ■ ▓ 高考学习网： 高考学习网：