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Mr Jackson worked in a factory. There he drove a truck. He carried the machines that were made
in their factory to the station. He drove well and got more money than his workmates. His wife took
good care of him and did all the housework at home.
But the man liked drinking. He often drank a little when he had supper. And after that he went to bed
and soon fell asleep. It didn't hinder (妨碍) his work and Mrs Jackson didn't mind it.
One summer afternoon it was very hot. Mr Jackson felt tired and thirsty. He stopped by a car on the
side of the road and had a rest. One of his friends saw his truck and asked him to drink. He agreed and
they drank a lot. And he didn't wait at the crossing when the lights were red. A policeman tried to stop
him, he drove faster but soon they found him in the factory and they knew all. He was hardly sent away
for it. He was sorry for it and promised (答应) he wouldn't drink any longer when he was at work.
One day, on his way home, he met an old friend of his and they were both happy and drank much.
When he got home, his wife was angry but he she didn't say anything and helped him to go to bed. The
next morning she said, "You drank a lot again last night!"
"Who told you about that?" Mr Jackson called out. "I didn't drink at all!"
"But you told me about it yourself!" "Can you believe what a drunkard (酒鬼) said?"
1. Jackson was paid more because _________________________.
2. Mrs Jackson didn't stop her husband drinking at first because _________________________.
3. After the accident Mr Jackson promised _________________________.
4. _________________________ so he was nearly sent away.
5. In fact, Mr Jackson _________________________ in the evening.
