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(At the beach)

Ben: Hi, Judy! I can’t believe you came to join us!

Judy: Hello, Ben. I came because I like your idea: when you give, you’re rich. I’m happy that I can do something for the Earth.

Ben: Right. That’s why we had this plan to get our clean beach back. Do you know if Paul’s coming? I remember he had the same idea and said he would try his best to come over.

Judy: But he just called and said he wouldn’t come today because it’s too hot.

Ben: I can’t believe it! He always says, “We can do this and that . . . .”

Judy: Don’t you know him? He only pays lip service to what should be done but seldom does anything.

Ben: I see. Let’s forget about him. We’ll have Tony and Sophie to help us soon.

Judy: That’s great. So where should we start now? Should we pick up those bottles first?

Ben: Sure, let’s go.

1.
Why are Ben and Judy at the beach?
To clean up the beach.
To learn about sea animals.
To have a beach party.
To go swimming.
2.
What does Judy mean by saying Paul pays lip service?
He kisses people to show his thanks.
He talks a lot but does little.
He enjoys eating.
He is good at singing.
3.
Which is true?
Judy feels bad about going to the beach.
Ben is surprised to see Judy at the beach.
Tony and Sophie will not come to the beach.
Paul comes to the beach in the end.