题目内容：

用括号中所给动词的正确形式填空，使短文完整。

Ben came along. He  1. (eat) an apple, and making sounds like a riverboat. Tom went on 2.(paint) the wall, paying no attention to Ben.  At last, Tom spoke,  "Why, it's you, Ben! I didn't notice."

Ben replied, "I'm going swimming. But of course you have to.work, don't you?"

"Well, maybe it is, and maybe it isn't. ' Tom said, "Do I get a chance 3. (brush) a wall white every day?"

Ben became interested.  He said, "Tom, let me paint a little."

"No-nod don't think you should, Ben. You see, Aunt Polly is very worried about this wall.  This wall must 4.(do) very carefully.  Why, I guess there isn't one boy in a thousand, maybe two thousand4 that can do it well."

Ben begged: "Is that so? Oh, let me just try! Only just a bit.  I'll be just as careful as you. Please let me try. I5.(give) you my apple."

Tom finally gave up the brush.  He had an unhappy face--but a happy heart. And as Ben worked in the hot sun, Tom 6.  (rest) under a tree.