初中英语阅读理解初中英语阅读理解(一)John and Bobby worked in the same company
Both of them worked very hard
However,several years later, Mr
Ted, the boss of the company, asked Bobby to be market manager
Johncould not accept the fact
He thought the boss only liked those who flattered(奉承) him
So hedecided not to work there
The boss knew John well and asked John to do one thing before he left
He asked John togo and find out anyone selling watermelon in the market
Soon John returned and said that hefound a man selling watermelon
The boss asked him how much the watermelon was
John shookhis head
The boss asked John to wait a moment
Then he called Bobby to come to his office
Heasked Bobby to do the same thing
When Bobby returned, he told the boss that only one personwas selling watermelon
It was $1