Once a rich woman asked Martin Brown,a famous singer,to her house.She wanted him to sing for her friends.But she didn't asked him to have dinner with them.She told him to eat downstairs with the servants.(仆人)
The singer was surprised.But he said nothing and went downstairs.After the meal he stood up and said to the servants,“Now,my good friends,I shall sing for you.”
Of course the servants were pleased.He sang them several songs.When they asked for more,he sang more..
At nine o'clock the rich woman asked the singer to come up to the sitting room.When he came in,he saw all the friends sitting and looking at him.
“We are ready now,Mr.Brown,” said the woman,“You may begin.”
“Ready for what?” asked the singer.
“For your songs,of course,” she answered.
“But I have sung song already,” said Mr.Brown,“and I can't sing twice in one evening.”.
“You have sung song already!” said the rich woman in surprise,“but when?And where did you sing?“Just now ,downstairs.”I usually sing for the people after I have dinner with them,you know.”
“Yes,madam,”said the singer.”I uauslly sing for the people after I have dinner with them,you know.”
And with a polite “Good night,”he left the rich woman’s house.
1.Martin Brown was____
a.a rich woman b.a famous singer
c.a servant d .the rich waman’s friend
2.The rich woman asked Martin Brown to her house______.
a.to meet her friends b.to have dinner with her
c.to sing for his friends d.to do some cooking
3.What did the singer do after the meal?
a.He cleaned the house
b.He went upstairs to see his friengs.
c.he went home by bus
d.he sanf for the servants