speak and he earns his living by renting it out. I had to pay him $100,000 a year for twenty years, 30 it is worth it." On hearing that, the other brothers were 31 by his good thought.

After the holidays their mother 32 her thank-you notes, which read:

"Milton, the house you built is so huge. I only live in one room, but I have to 33 the whole house. It's a tiring job. Thanks anyway."

"Marvin, I am too old to 34 . I stay home and have my foods delivered, so I'll 35 use the car. The 36 was good, although not practical. Thanks."

"Michael, you gave me an expensive building for 50 people to 37 plays or watch movies in it, but all my friends are dead. I've almost 38 my hearing and I'm nearly blind. I won't use it. Thank you all the same."

"Dearest Melvin, you were the 39 son to have the good sense to give a little thought to your gift. The chicken tasted so 40 . I liked it very much. Thank you."

21. A. fought B. talked C. studied D. slept

22. A. gifts B. chances C. wishes D. challenges

23. A. warm B. big C. safe D. lonely

24. A. book B. bike C. car D. bag

25. A. station B. museum C. library D. theater

26. A. what B. how C. why D. when

27. A. listen B. feel C. see D. walk

28. A. nurse B. writer C. businessman D. lawyer

29. A. protect B. beat C. raise D. teach

30. A. but B. so C. unless D. although

31. A. treated B. impressed C. threatened D. hurt

32. A. sent out B. put up C. took out D. picked up

33. A. sell B. borrow C. clean D. visit

34. A. learn B. work C. exercise D. travel

35. A. never B. often C. regularly D. sometimes

36. A. future B. hobby C. idea D. program

37. A. create B. enjoy C. bring D. record

38. A. lost B. admired C. remained D. discovered