Dad carried the pot out and we opened doors and windows to air out the house.Just how bad was it? The neighbors came out of their houses to see if we had a gas leak!

　　Determined, Dad filled our plates with steaming stew and passed them around.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.

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