It didn't look that bad, and after the first wave had shut down my ability to smell, it didn't offend the nose so much, either. I took a taste. It would never win a prize in a cooking competition, but it was surprisingly edible, and we drank up every last drop of soup.

1.Why did Dad clean Old Man McColgin's chicken house regularly?

A.To earn some money for the family.

B.To collect manure for his crops.

C.To get rid of the terrible smell.

D.To set a good example to us.

2.What can we infer about Dad's stew?

A.It is popular among the neighbors.

B.It contains honey and vegetables.

C.It looks very wonderful.

D.It tastes quite delicious.

3.What does the underlined word "offend" in the last paragraph mean?

A.To attract.

B.To upset.

C.To air.

D.To shut.

4.What can we learn about Dad from the text?

A.He is an experienced cook.

B.He is a troublesome father.

C.He has a positive attitude to life.

D.He suffers a lot from his disability.

　　3、The English language has a lot of words which can be used in many different ways and in many different experiences.

　　One such example is the word matter. In fact, matter can mean just about anything. It could be one of the most useful words in the English language.

Let's get to the heart of the matter ---- a matter of principle(原则).