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| What a busy day! The three boys were fed, bathed and changed into their nightclothes.Mary had __1__ them a story and finally they were asleep."Babysitting (照看) the three boys aged eight, six and four is extremely __2__, " she thought. "Sleep, " she considered, "if only I could!" But she had difficult homework to complete.Leaning back, she __3__ her feet onto the sofa to get comfortable.Whoever said babysitting was a(n) __4__ way to make money obviously hadn't met the three boys, she thought.The television was on, the room was warm, and the lights were dim.Mary's __5__ felt heavier and heavier.I mustn't sleep, she thought-which was __6__ what she did, of course. Stran  gely enough, she soon __7__ that she was a worldfamous chef (主厨). She made a __8__ and wore diamonds and designer clothes.Most days she relaxed by the pool, meeting the rich and famous or __9__-her favorite hobby.She __10__ took the leading role in her own TV show. That is, until she became too __11__."I am definitely the best in the world, " she thought, as she prepared a tasty chicken dish.But __12__ seemed to go right.She spilt the flour, she dropped an egg and she cut her finger.Despite all the troubles, she __13__ to get the chicken into the stove.Soon, smoke blanketed the room.The chicken was on fire.__14__ set in, but Mary could not run-she was __15__ to the spot.She tried hard to move, but could not, __16__ a sharp sound awoke her. She got shocked and confused-__17__ was pouring from the kitchen.Rushing to investigate, she was met by three __18__ little faces and some very burnt bread."Sorry, we were hungry and you were __19__, so we tried to make some bread." explained a boy.Relieved, Mary made them a snack and sent them back to bed.She __20__them never to fall asleep on the job again! | ||||
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