Grade :9

The Model Millionaire

Once upon a time, in the city of London, there was a young man named Hughle Erskine. He was handsome but poor, and he wanted to marry Laura Merton, a beautiful girl from a rich family. However, Laura's father believed that a man should have wealth before he could marry his daughter. One day, as Hughie was walking down the street, he came across a beggar. The beggar was shivering in the cold and asked Hughie for some money. Feeling sorry for him, Hughie gave him all the money he had in his pocket.

A few days later, Hughie received a letter from his friend, Alan Trevor, who was an artist. Trevor was working on a portrait of a millionaire and needed a model. He asked Hughie to come to his studio and pose for him. When Hughie arrived at Trevor's studio, he was surprised to see that the portrait was of the beggar he had helped. The artist explained that the beggar was actually a millionaire named Baron Hausberg, who liked to dress up as a beggar to observe people's reactions, Impressed by Hughie's act of kindness, Baron Hausberg wanted to reward him. He gave Hughie a check for ten thousand pounds, a vast sum of money in those days. Hughie was overjoyed and immediately went to Laura's house to ask for her hand in marriage.

Laura's father was amazed when he heard about Hughie's newfound wealth. He gladly accepted Hughie as his son-in-law. realizing that true generosity and kindness are more important than material wealth. From that day forward, Hughie and Laura lived a happy life together, and Hughie always remembered the lesson he had learned - that acts of kindness can bring unexpected rewards.

Adapted from "The Model Millionaire" by Oscar Wild

1.Baron Hausberg is a/an...

• a)    Artist

• b)      Person who was dressed up as a beggar

• c)    Poor man

• d)    Alan Trevor's friend

• e)     Laura's father

The Model Millionaire

Once upon a time, in the city of London, there was a young man named Hughle Erskine. He was handsome but poor, and he wanted to marry Laura Merton, a beautiful girl from a rich family. However, Laura's father believed that a man should have wealth before he could marry his daughter. One day, as Hughie was walking down the street, he came across a beggar. The beggar was shivering in the cold and asked Hughie for some money. Feeling sorry for him, Hughie gave him all the money he had in his pocket.

A few days later, Hughie received a letter from his friend, Alan Trevor, who was an artist. Trevor was working on a portrait of a millionaire and needed a model. He asked Hughie to come to his studio and pose for him. When Hughie arrived at Trevor's studio, he was surprised to see that the portrait was of the beggar he had helped. The artist explained that the beggar was actually a millionaire named Baron Hausberg, who liked to dress up as a beggar to observe people's reactions, Impressed by Hughie's act of kindness, Baron Hausberg wanted to reward him. He gave Hughie a check for ten thousand pounds, a vast sum of money in those days. Hughie was overjoyed and immediately went to Laura's house to ask for her hand in marriage.

Laura's father was amazed when he heard about Hughie's newfound wealth. He gladly accepted Hughie as his son-in-law. realizing that true generosity and kindness are more important than material wealth. From that day forward, Hughie and Laura lived a happy life together, and Hughie always remembered the lesson he had learned - that acts of kindness can bring unexpected rewards.

Adapted from "The Model Millionaire" by Oscar Wild

• 2.Laura's father believed that a man should have ...

  a)   A Wealthy

• 2.Laura's father believed that a man should have ...

  b)   Wealth

• 2.Laura's father believed that a man should have ...

  c)   Wealthless

• 2.Laura's father believed that a man should have ...

  d)   Wealths

• 2.Laura's father believed that a man should have ...

  e)     Unwealthy

The Model Millionaire

Once upon a time, in the city of London, there was a young man named Hughle Erskine. He was handsome but poor, and he wanted to marry Laura Merton, a beautiful girl from a rich family. However, Laura's father believed that a man should have wealth before he could marry his daughter. One day, as Hughie was walking down the street, he came across a beggar. The beggar was shivering in the cold and asked Hughie for some money. Feeling sorry for him, Hughie gave him all the money he had in his pocket.

A few days later, Hughie received a letter from his friend, Alan Trevor, who was an artist. Trevor was working on a portrait of a millionaire and needed a model. He asked Hughie to come to his studio and pose for him. When Hughie arrived at Trevor's studio, he was surprised to see that the portrait was of the beggar he had helped. The artist explained that the beggar was actually a millionaire named Baron Hausberg, who liked to dress up as a beggar to observe people's reactions, Impressed by Hughie's act of kindness, Baron Hausberg wanted to reward him. He gave Hughie a check for ten thousand pounds, a vast sum of money in those days. Hughie was overjoyed and immediately went to Laura's house to ask for her hand in marriage.

Laura's father was amazed when he heard about Hughie's newfound wealth. He gladly accepted Hughie as his son-in-law. realizing that true generosity and kindness are more important than material wealth. From that day forward, Hughie and Laura lived a happy life together, and Hughie always remembered the lesson he had learned - that acts of kindness can bring unexpected rewards.

Adapted from "The Model Millionaire" by Oscar Wild

3.Why was Laura's father against her marriage with Hughie?

• a)  He thought Hughie was too old

• b)    He thought Hughie was not smart enoug

• c)  He thought Hughie was too rich

• d)   He thought Hughie was a bad person

• e)   He thought Hughie was not rich enough

The Model Millionaire

Once upon a time, in the city of London, there was a young man named Hughle Erskine. He was handsome but poor, and he wanted to marry Laura Merton, a beautiful girl from a rich family. However, Laura's father believed that a man should have wealth before he could marry his daughter. One day, as Hughie was walking down the street, he came across a beggar. The beggar was shivering in the cold and asked Hughie for some money. Feeling sorry for him, Hughie gave him all the money he had in his pocket.

A few days later, Hughie received a letter from his friend, Alan Trevor, who was an artist. Trevor was working on a portrait of a millionaire and needed a model. He asked Hughie to come to his studio and pose for him. When Hughie arrived at Trevor's studio, he was surprised to see that the portrait was of the beggar he had helped. The artist explained that the beggar was actually a millionaire named Baron Hausberg, who liked to dress up as a beggar to observe people's reactions, Impressed by Hughie's act of kindness, Baron Hausberg wanted to reward him. He gave Hughie a check for ten thousand pounds, a vast sum of money in those days. Hughie was overjoyed and immediately went to Laura's house to ask for her hand in marriage.

Laura's father was amazed when he heard about Hughie's newfound wealth. He gladly accepted Hughie as his son-in-law. realizing that true generosity and kindness are more important than material wealth. From that day forward, Hughie and Laura lived a happy life together, and Hughie always remembered the lesson he had learned - that acts of kindness can bring unexpected rewards.

Adapted from "The Model Millionaire" by Oscar Wild

5.Why was Baron Hausberg dressed up as a beggar?

• A He became poor

• B It was his job

• C He didn't like expensive clothes

• D He wanted to see people's reaction

• E He was actually a beggar

The Model Millionaire

Once upon a time, in the city of London, there was a young man named Hughle Erskine. He was handsome but poor, and he wanted to marry Laura Merton, a beautiful girl from a rich family. However, Laura's father believed that a man should have wealth before he could marry his daughter. One day, as Hughie was walking down the street, he came across a beggar. The beggar was shivering in the cold and asked Hughie for some money. Feeling sorry for him, Hughie gave him all the money he had in his pocket.

A few days later, Hughie received a letter from his friend, Alan Trevor, who was an artist. Trevor was working on a portrait of a millionaire and needed a model. He asked Hughie to come to his studio and pose for him. When Hughie arrived at Trevor's studio, he was surprised to see that the portrait was of the beggar he had helped. The artist explained that the beggar was actually a millionaire named Baron Hausberg, who liked to dress up as a beggar to observe people's reactions, Impressed by Hughie's act of kindness, Baron Hausberg wanted to reward him. He gave Hughie a check for ten thousand pounds, a vast sum of money in those days. Hughie was overjoyed and immediately went to Laura's house to ask for her hand in marriage.

Laura's father was amazed when he heard about Hughie's newfound wealth. He gladly accepted Hughie as his son-in-law. realizing that true generosity and kindness are more important than material wealth. From that day forward, Hughie and Laura lived a happy life together, and Hughie always remembered the lesson he had learned - that acts of kindness can bring unexpected rewards.

Adapted from "The Model Millionaire" by Oscar Wild

6.Choose the false statement

• a)    A Hughie Erskine was a young man living in the city of London.

• b)   B Hughie wanted to marry Laura Merton, a girl from a wealthy family.

• c)    C The beggar turned out to be Baron Hausberg, a millionaire who dressed up as a beggar.

• d)   D Laura's father belleved that a man should have wealth before marrying his daughter.

• e)    E After receiving the check, Hughie decided not to marry Laura.

The Model Millionaire

Once upon a time, in the city of London, there was a young man named Hughle Erskine. He was handsome but poor, and he wanted to marry Laura Merton, a beautiful girl from a rich family. However, Laura's father believed that a man should have wealth before he could marry his daughter. One day, as Hughie was walking down the street, he came across a beggar. The beggar was shivering in the cold and asked Hughie for some money. Feeling sorry for him, Hughie gave him all the money he had in his pocket.

A few days later, Hughie received a letter from his friend, Alan Trevor, who was an artist. Trevor was working on a portrait of a millionaire and needed a model. He asked Hughie to come to his studio and pose for him. When Hughie arrived at Trevor's studio, he was surprised to see that the portrait was of the beggar he had helped. The artist explained that the beggar was actually a millionaire named Baron Hausberg, who liked to dress up as a beggar to observe people's reactions, Impressed by Hughie's act of kindness, Baron Hausberg wanted to reward him. He gave Hughie a check for ten thousand pounds, a vast sum of money in those days. Hughie was overjoyed and immediately went to Laura's house to ask for her hand in marriage.

Laura's father was amazed when he heard about Hughie's newfound wealth. He gladly accepted Hughie as his son-in-law. realizing that true generosity and kindness are more important than material wealth. From that day forward, Hughie and Laura lived a happy life together, and Hughie always remembered the lesson he had learned - that acts of kindness can bring unexpected rewards.

Adapted from "The Model Millionaire" by Oscar Wild

7.Beggar means... 

• a)   A person who asks for money from others

• b)   B A person who lives a luxurious lifestyle.

• c)    C A person who helps those in need.

• d)   D A person who pretends to be homeless for personal gain

• e)    E A skilled professional in a specific field.

The Model Millionaire

Once upon a time, in the city of London, there was a young man named Hughle Erskine. He was handsome but poor, and he wanted to marry Laura Merton, a beautiful girl from a rich family. However, Laura's father believed that a man should have wealth before he could marry his daughter. One day, as Hughie was walking down the street, he came across a beggar. The beggar was shivering in the cold and asked Hughie for some money. Feeling sorry for him, Hughie gave him all the money he had in his pocket.

A few days later, Hughie received a letter from his friend, Alan Trevor, who was an artist. Trevor was working on a portrait of a millionaire and needed a model. He asked Hughie to come to his studio and pose for him. When Hughie arrived at Trevor's studio, he was surprised to see that the portrait was of the beggar he had helped. The artist explained that the beggar was actually a millionaire named Baron Hausberg, who liked to dress up as a beggar to observe people's reactions, Impressed by Hughie's act of kindness, Baron Hausberg wanted to reward him. He gave Hughie a check for ten thousand pounds, a vast sum of money in those days. Hughie was overjoyed and immediately went to Laura's house to ask for her hand in marriage.

Laura's father was amazed when he heard about Hughie's newfound wealth. He gladly accepted Hughie as his son-in-law. realizing that true generosity and kindness are more important than material wealth. From that day forward, Hughie and Laura lived a happy life together, and Hughie always remembered the lesson he had learned - that acts of kindness can bring unexpected rewards.

Adapted from "The Model Millionaire" by Oscar Wild

8.Real ... are more valuable than material wealth.

• a)   Kindness and generosity

• b)   B Kind and generous

• c)    C Kindness and generous

• d)   D Kind and generosity

• e)    E Kind and generously

The Model Millionaire

Once upon a time, in the city of London, there was a young man named Hughle Erskine. He was handsome but poor, and he wanted to marry Laura Merton, a beautiful girl from a rich family. However, Laura's father believed that a man should have wealth before he could marry his daughter. One day, as Hughie was walking down the street, he came across a beggar. The beggar was shivering in the cold and asked Hughie for some money. Feeling sorry for him, Hughie gave him all the money he had in his pocket.

A few days later, Hughie received a letter from his friend, Alan Trevor, who was an artist. Trevor was working on a portrait of a millionaire and needed a model. He asked Hughie to come to his studio and pose for him. When Hughie arrived at Trevor's studio, he was surprised to see that the portrait was of the beggar he had helped. The artist explained that the beggar was actually a millionaire named Baron Hausberg, who liked to dress up as a beggar to observe people's reactions, Impressed by Hughie's act of kindness, Baron Hausberg wanted to reward him. He gave Hughie a check for ten thousand pounds, a vast sum of money in those days. Hughie was overjoyed and immediately went to Laura's house to ask for her hand in marriage.

Laura's father was amazed when he heard about Hughie's newfound wealth. He gladly accepted Hughie as his son-in-law. realizing that true generosity and kindness are more important than material wealth. From that day forward, Hughie and Laura lived a happy life together, and Hughie always remembered the lesson he had learned - that acts of kindness can bring unexpected rewards.

Adapted from "The Model Millionaire" by Oscar Wild

9.Choose the correct description of Hughie

• a)    Cold-hearted, bad-tempered, big hearted

• b)   Narrow-minded, self-centered, clear-headed

• c)    Good-looking. well-mannered, kind-hearted

• d)   Short-tempered, generous-hearted, strong-willed

• e)    Good-natured, warm-hearted, two-faced

Read the text carefully and do the tasks on the text correctly

The Model Millionaire

Once upon a time, in the city of London, there was a young man named Hughle Erskine. He was handsome but poor, and he wanted to marry Laura Merton, a beautiful girl from a rich family. However, Laura's father believed that a man should have wealth before he could marry his daughter. One day, as Hughie was walking down the street, he came across a beggar. The beggar was shivering in the cold and asked Hughie for some money. Feeling sorry for him, Hughie gave him all the money he had in his pocket.

A few days later, Hughie received a letter from his friend, Alan Trevor, who was an artist. Trevor was working on a portrait of a millionaire and needed a model. He asked Hughie to come to his studio and pose for him. When Hughie arrived at Trevor's studio, he was surprised to see that the portrait was of the beggar he had helped. The artist explained that the beggar was actually a millionaire named Baron Hausberg, who liked to dress up as a beggar to observe people's reactions, Impressed by Hughie's act of kindness, Baron Hausberg wanted to reward him. He gave Hughie a check for ten thousand pounds, a vast sum of money in those days. Hughie was overjoyed and immediately went to Laura's house to ask for her hand in marriage.

Laura's father was amazed when he heard about Hughie's newfound wealth. He gladly accepted Hughie as his son-in-law. realizing that true generosity and kindness are more important than material wealth. From that day forward, Hughie and Laura lived a happy life together, and Hughie always remembered the lesson he had learned - that acts of kindness can bring unexpected rewards.

Adapted from "The Model Millionaire" by Oscar Wild
10.Choose the sentence with the correct word order.

• a)    His daughter didn't marry Hughie to allow Laura's father

• b)   Laura's father allow Hughie to didn't marry his daughter

• c)    Hughie didn’t marry his daughter to allow Laura

• d)   Hughie didn't allow Laura's father to marry his daughter

• e)    Laura's father didn't allow Hughie to marry his daughter