根据短文内容,从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个能填入相应空格内的最佳答案,并把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。

The Bone in Throat

Once upon a time, there was a lazy wolf living in a forest. Near his house was a pond. Many animals came to ___________ to drink water. The wolf was always there in search of food.

One day, he was sitting near the pond, hoping to get something ___________. When suddenly he saw a dead bull, “Aha! What a luck! Now I can eat all I want.” he thought and his ___________ started watering.

He began to eat the bull. A thought came into his mind, “if ___________ beast comes this way, he will ask for a share. I had better eat ___________.” ‘Grub! Grub! Grub!’ he chewed, faster and faster. Suddenly, a piece of bone stuck in his throat. “Ohh! Errk!” cried the wolf. He tried to pull it out of his mouth. He tried to cough it out but it didn't ___________ . Next, he tried to swallow (吞) it down but he failed.

“Ooh, the bone in my throat hurts me. What ___________ I do now?” thought the wolf. Soon he remembered that a crane (鹤) lived on the nearby river bank.

The wolf went to the crane and pleased, “My dear Crane! I have got a bone stuck in my throat. I will give you a present ___________ you pull it out of my throat.” The crane took pity on the wolf. He asked the wolf to look up ___________ his mouth open. The crane then put its head into the wolf’s mouth and pulled out the bone. “Oh! What a relief!” the wolf said. “Now where is my present?” asked the crane. “What present?” the wolf replied, pretending not remembering its promise. “You said that you would give me a present if I removed the bone from your throat,” said the crane angrily. “Hah! Isn’t it a present that you put your head into my mouth and got out ___________? I could have easily broken your head while your head was inside my mouth.”

1.A. them B. they C. one D. it

2.A. eating B. eat C. to eat D. ate

3.A. eyes B. nose C. mouth D. throat

4.A. other B. another C. the other D. others

5.A. fast B. slowly C. slow D. quick

6.A. make B. come C. work D. use

7.A. would B. should C. will D. needed

8.A. unless B. as C. if D. before

9.A. in B. without C. as D. with

10.A. lively B. alive C. living D. lived

Mr. Clarke hated to do the housework. He wouldn't stay at home on weekends. As his wife always told him to do some washing or cleaning,or he had to cook for his family. So he always made some excuses (借口)on Friday evenings.

Recently Mr. Clarke was interested in playing cards,but he was afraid to let his wife know. So every Sunday afternoon he brought some fish home. It made his wife happy and she never asked where he spent his weekends.

One Saturday morning,Mr. Clarke left home at 7 o'clock. He took a bus and got off at a stop near a small town. His friends were waiting for him in a small hotel. They played cards there. Mr .Clarke didn't go home until 7 o'clock on Sunday evening. He went in the shop near the bus stop as usual. As soon as the shopkeeper saw him,the man said,“I'm sorry,Mr. Clarke. I have no fish today. What about some chicken legs?” “Don't be silly!” said Mr. Clarke,“I can't tell my wife that I have fished some chicken legs,can I?”

1.Mr.Clarke didn't want to stay at home on weekends because ________.

A. he wouldn't do any housework B. he didn't love his wife

C. he was very busy

2.What was Mr. Clarke interested in?

A. Fishing. B. Playing cards. C. Shopping.

3.How long was Mr. Clarke away from his home?

A. About 24 hours. B. About 36 hours. C. About 48 hours. .

4.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A. Mr. Clarke hardly stayed at home on weekends.

B. Mr. Clarke played cards only this weekend.

C. Mrs. Clarke believed he fished on weekends.

二、完形填空 先通读下面的短文,掌握其大意,然后在每小题所给的四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。(本大题共10小题,每小题1分,共10分)

SAN FRANCISCO CELEBRATIONS

Some of San Francisco’s many celebrations, like the Fourth of July (U.S. Independence Day), are very American; but others ____ that San Francisco is a very international city.

Over 100, 000 people celebrate the Chinese New Year in January or February. There are lion dances, fireworks, and a huge parade ____ the Financial District(地区)and Chinatown. It is the most important festival of the Chinese year, and the largest ____ event in North America.

Tourists______ try to see the Cherry Blossom Festival(樱花节)at the Japan Center in April. This is a celebration of traditional Japanese culture with musicians, dancers, and artists, and a colourful ____.

In early May, there is a Mexican festival called Cinco de Mayo, with a carnival(狂欢节) and lots of special events. And Carnaval San Francisco—a popular Latin American and Caribbean festival with salsa and reggae bands— ____ on the last weekend in May.

On the Fourth of July, there are celebrations and parties all over the city, and everyone enjoys _____ the amazing fireworks over San Francisco Bay.

On the night of ____ , thousands of people in costumes come to Market Street and Castro Street for a huge Halloween party. Many people think this is the most exciting night of the year.

____ at Christmas time, there is a huge Christmas tree in Union Square, and the stores in the square have a competition for the ______ store window.

1.A. mean B. show C. mark D. prove

2.A. over B. across C. through D. past

3.A. American B. African C. European D. Asian

4.A. should B. shouldn’t C. have to D. mustn’t

5.A. dance B. travel C. walk D. parade

6.A. goes B. celebrates C. happens D. holds

7.A. smelling B. watching C. praising D. reviewing

8.A. March B. August C. October D. December

9.A. Finally B. Generally C. Certainly D. Properly

10.A. more B. most C. better D. best

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