Read the poem.Then answer the questions.
Counting Sheep
Toss and turn,turn and toss.
At least a million sheep I count.
Toss and turn,I still can't sleep.
Instead the sheep jump one by one.
I don't know why this doesn't work.
Why do I lie here awake?
Wait a sec!Don't sheep need sleep?
Back in the pen they go.
"Good night,sheep,"I say to them,
And then I promptly fall asleep.(1)Which is right according to the poem?
B
B
A.It shows that the poem takes place on a farm.
B.It suggests a long time has passed.
C.It shows how good the narrator is at math.
(2)Based on the text,which sentence is most likely to be true?
B
B
A.The narrator gathers the sheep to count them.
B.The narrator stopped counting sheep.
C.The narrator is now completely awake.
(3)What is the main theme of the poem?
A
A
A.Sometimes the best way to get what you want is to stop trying so hard.
B.There is nothing more important than getting a good night's sleep.
C.If you keep trying and don't give up,your hard work will pay off.