听第二篇短文,回答第16—20小题。
(
C
)16. Who sent George to work when he was 8 years old?
A. His uncle. B. His mother. C. His father.
(
A
)17. When did George learn to read?
A. In 1996. B. In 1998. C. In 2000.
(
A
)18. Where were the adult classes?
A. Near his home. B. Far from his home. C. In another city.
(
C
)19. What is George's book about?
A. Poor children in different countries. B. American poor families' life.
C. Stories from his real life.
(
B
)20. What can we learn from the story?
A. Early birds catch worms. B. Never too old to learn.
C. School is more important than food.