order 命令;指示 business 工作 empty空的
burn(使)烧焦;燃烧 cup 杯子 task 任务;工作
Unit 2 I became so bored with their orders that I wished they would leave me alone.
As a boy, like all other boys, I wanted to be a man. But my parents did everything for me. Actually, they managed every minute of my life. Although they loved me, I felt a bit unhappy with them. "Zheng Chenyu, do your homework!" "Practise the piano!" "Turn off the TV!" I became so bored with their orders that I wished they would leave me alone.
Well, my wish came true! Although my parents were very worried about leaving me, they had to go away on business for a few days. Now was my chance! I could have some fun at last! As soon as I got home from school the first day, I happily threw my schoolbag on the sofa and ate lots of snacks. Then I enjoyed an exciting film on TV, and after that I played computer games. I liked the games so much that I played until mid-night.
The next morning I woke up late. I had to hurry to school without breakfast, but I was still late. The teacher asked me for my homework, but I could not hand it in. With an empty stomach, I was unable to play basketball with my classmates! I felt tired and sleepy at school all day long.
When I got home, I tried to cook some rice, but I burnt it. I even dropped my father's cup when I was cooking! I found myself so bad at simple cooking tasks. I started to feel lonely. I wanted Mum and Dad to come home soon. Mum cooked such delicious food, and made sure I never forgot my homework. Dad always helped me with any difficult questions, and told funny jokes when I was unhappy. Then I realised being home alone was not always perfect.
When my parents came home, they were happy to find that I could cook and tidy up now. I told them my home alone story and we all laughed.
1. a bit ___________________
2. turn off ___________________
3. Come true ___________________
4. be worried about ___________________
5. on business ___________________
6. hand in ___________________
7. try to do sth ___________________
8. help sb with sth ___________________
9. tidy up ___________________
10. feel lonely ___________________
1.Zheng Chenyu felt ______________with his parents because they did everything for him and managed every minute of his life.
2.After Zheng Chenyu's parents went away on business, he felt happy because he could ___________________.
3.Zheng Chenyu felt _________________ after the first night.
4.Zheng Chenyu felt _________ when he found he could not look after himself well.
5.Zheng Chenyu realised being home alone _________________________________.
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