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1. BUREAUCRATS

A little American boy wanted $ 100 very badly and decided to
pray for it. He prayed for several weeks, with no result; so he
wrote a letter to God. The post office finally decided to forward
the letter to the White House and it was shown to President
Roosevelt, who laughed and ordered 5 dollars to be sent to the
boy. The boy was delighted that his earnest prayers had been
answered, in part at least, so he wrote a thank-you to God, but
added this P.S. «I noticed you routed your letter through
Washington, and as usual those bureaucrats deducted 95 percent.»

Comprehension Quiz

I. Say which of the following statements are false and
which are true. Correct the false statements to make them
true.

1. A little boy was wanted by police.
2. He prayed for several weeks.
3. He wrote a letter to God.
4. The White House forwarded the letter to the post office.
5. The boy was delighted.
6. The letter was routed through Washington.

II. Choose the correct answer to finish each of the
following statements.

1. How much money did the boy want?
a) 10 $; b) 100 $; c) 1000 $.

2. How long did he pray?
a) for several weeks; b) for seven weeks;
c) for several years.

3. Whom did he write a letter?
a) to Dad; b) to God;
c) to guard.

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