1.Michaelson was a rich businessman.

2.He had a large family to support.

3.One day, two men came to his hotel. He agreed to make a bet that he could stand in front of his clock and keep saying “Here it comes, there it goes.” for an hour.

4.He believed he would win.

5.Laza was his friend.

6.A tailor came after his friend Laza.

7.He couldn't believe his eyes when he turned and found out that the two men were gone.

8.People often came and joked about him after he was cheated by the men.

1 . What do we know about Michaelson's beautiful old clock?

[A] It often brings him good luck.

[B] It always brings him bad luck.

[C] It goes very well.

[D] His father brought it to this country.

2. They bet 100 dollars_______ .

[A] because Michaelson insisted

[B] because Michaelson thought he was sure to win the money .

[C] as the older man planned

[D] as the younger man suggested

3. The two men left the room ______.

[A] the minute Michaelson started saying “Here it comes, there it goes”

[B] when Michaelson’s friend Laza entered

[C] before Michaelson’s friend Laza entered

[D] when Michaelson’s friend Laza went to call other people

4. Michaelson told his story many times _______.

[A] because he had gone mad

[B] because people wouldn't believe him

[C] because he was still thinking of how to get back his money

[D] so that people from the next town would hear him

5. Which of the following words can best describe Michaelson?

[A] Foolish

[B] Greedy.

[C] simple-minded

[D] Too kind.