1£®First reading—Read the two passages carefully and answer the following questions.

(1)What bet did Roderick and Oliver make?

They__made__a__bet__on__whether__a__man__can__live__in__London__for__a__month__with__a__million£­pound__bank__note.

(2)How did Henry come to England?

Henry__landed__in__London__by__accident.

(3)How does Henry want the brothers to help him?

Give__him__a__job__to__earn__an__honest__income.

(4)Why do you think Henry does not want the brothers’ charity?

The__answer__is__open.

(5)Why do you think the brothers choose Henry for their bet?

The__answer__is__open.