三篇短文與一個老外的評語（二）

第二篇： Not very easy to get

SPEAKING for an inexperienced sophomore, me, 25 yuan per hour is really a great temptation. So without hesitation, I was on my way to make a fortune. I used to think it was easy getting a job as a tutor. However, it couldnt have been worse than this time.

I was seated in a hard and cold chair. And over piles of books I finally saw my student? a big boy who seemed very unhappy with my visit. Giving me an indifferent look as a response to my hello, he sat down impolitely with his Walkman on.

The father ordered me to take out my certificates. Having examined every line, he insisted that I take a test so that he could judge by himself.

Anyhow, I finished the test. With a red pencil in hand he began to check the answers. I really wondered who on earth was the teacher, as he was checking it time and again regardless of his sons obvious impatience.

OK. He finally raised his eagle eyes. Your accuracy is 90 per cent. Is that enough? I asked.

Its enough. But dont you think your reading speed is low and

And Sir, I couldnt help interrupting him. Its also enough for me to not have to bear this here.

I stood up and went away, leaving him astonished.

By Zhang Rui, Tianjin