0ur village carpenter(木匠)，John Hill, came one day and made a dining table for my wife.  He made it just the right size to fill the space between the two window.  When I got home that evening, John was drinking a cup of tea and writing out his bill( 账单) for his job.
My wife said to me quietly, “That’s his ninth cup of tea today. ”But she said in a loud voice, “It’s a beautiful table, dear, isn’t it?” “I’ll decide about that when I see the bill,” I said.  John laughed and gave me his bill for the work.  I read:
One dining table                 10^th November, 2011
Cost of wood                    $ 17:00
Paint                           $1. 50
Work, 8 hours($1 an hour)          $8. 00
Total                           $36. 50
When I was looking at the bill, John said,” It’s been a fine day, hasn’t it? Quite sunny. ”
“Yes,” I said.  “I’m glad it’s only the 10^th of November. ”
“Me, too,” said John, “you wait—it will be a lot colder by the end of the month. ”
“Yes, colder—and more expensive! Dining table will be $20 more expensive on November 30^th, won’t they, John?”
John looked hard at me for half a minute.  Was there a little smile in his two blue eyes? I gave his bill back to him.
“If it’s not too much trouble, John,” I said,“Please add(加) it up again, You can forget the date-------”
I paid him $26. 50 and he was happy to get it.
【小题1】Why did John talk about the weather when the writer was looking at the bill?

Some children are afraid to go to the dentist, but not me. I’m a boy of 8 and I have a funny dentist. His name is Dr. Smileyface. I don’t think that’s his real name, but that’s what he tells all the children who come to see him.
He has a cool waiting room. It has video games and a big toy box. Dr. Smileyface always wears funny hats. Sometimes he has his face painted. He asks funny questions like “Are you married yet?” and “Do you eat flowers to make your breath smell so sweet?” That makes me laugh. One time, he told me this joke, “What has lots of teeth but never goes to the dentist? A comb!” When I laughed, he pulled my tooth. It didn’t hurt at all! He also teaches me how to take care of my teeth in an interesting way. Before I leave, he always gives me a surprise. Last week he gave me a toy ship and I liked it very much.
【小题1】 How does the writer feel when he goes to the dentist?

He wants to be a policeman. That’s his  _______.

A. work        B. dream             C. future

-- l'm always a little nervous when I talk to Mr. Smith.

     --            _____ He is strict, but he is kind to his students.

                                   -_,

A. That's right      B. What a pity         C. Fake it easy    D. Take your time

Some children are afraid to go to the dentist (牙医), but not me. I'm a boy of 8 and I have a funny dentist. His name is Dr. Smileyface. I don't think that's his real (真实的) name. But when the children go to see him, he tells his name to all of them.

He has a cool waiting room. It has computer games and a big toy box. Dr. Smileyface always wears funny hats. Sometimes he paints his face. He asks funny questions like "Are you married（结婚）?" and "Do you eat flowers to make your breath (呼吸) smell so sweet?" That makes me laugh. One time, he tells me this joke (玩笑）, "What has lots of teeth but never goes to the dentist? A comb (木梳) ! " When I laugh, he pulls my tooth out. It doesn't hurt at all (一点不疼)! He also tells me how to take care of my teeth in an interesting way. Before I leave (离开), he always gives me a surprise (惊喜). This time he gives me a toy ship and I like it very much.

1.How does the writer(作者) feel when he goes to the dentist?

A. Angry. B. Afraid. C. Sad. D. Happy.

2.What does Dr. Smileyface tell the writer to do?

A. How to laugh. B. How to take care of his teeth.

C. To eat flowers. D. To paint his face.

3.What does Dr. Smileyface give the writer this time?

A. A toy ship. B. A toy box. C. A comb. D. Flowers.