Missing the train means for an hour. A. to wait B. to be waited C. being waited D. waiting 题目和参考答案——青夏教育精英家教网—

In 1989 an 8.2 earthquake almost flattened America, killing over 30,000 people in less than four minutes. In the middle of complete damage and disorder, a father rushed to the school where his son was supposed to be, 36 that the building was 37 .

After the unforeseeable shock, he 38 the promise he had made to his son: “No matter 39 , I’ll always be there for you!” And tears began to 40 his eyes. As he looked at the pile of ruins , it looked hopeless, but he kept remembering his 41 to his son. He rushed there and started 42 through the ruins.

As he was digging, other helpless parents arrived, 43 : “It’s too late! They’re all dead!

44 , face the reality, there’s nothing you can do!” To each parent he responded with 45 : “Are you going to help me now?” No one helped. And then he continued to dig for his son, stone by stone.

Courageously he went on alone because he needed to know 46 : “Is my boy 47 or is he dead?” He dug for 8 hours...12 hours...24 hours...36 hours...then, in 48 hour, he pulled back a large stone and heard his son’s 49 . He creamed his son’s name, “ARMAND!” He heard back, “Dad! It’s me, Dad! I told the other kids not to worry. I told them that if you were alive, you’d 50 me and 51 you saved me, they’d he saved. You promised, ‘No matter what happens, I’ll always be there for you!’ You did it, Dad!”

“What’s going on in there?” the father asked.

“There are 14 of us 52 53 33, Dad. We’re scared, hungry, thirsty and thankful you’re here. When the building collapsed, it made 54 , and it saved us.”

“Come, out, boy!”

“No, Dad! Let the other kids out first, 55 I know you’ll get me! No matter what happens, I know you’ll always be there for me!”

A．only discovering B．only to discover

C．only realizing D．only to realize

A．as flat as a pancake B．as high as a mountain

C．as strong as an ox D．as weak as a kitten

A．memorized B．forgot C．kept D．remembered

A．what B．what happen C．which D．who

A．fill B．fill in C．come D．burst

A．picture B．promise C．present D．encourage

A．digging B．digging through C．digging out D．digging into

A．to say B．said C．and saying D．saying

A．Come out B．Come again C．Come on D．Come off

A．one word B．one sound C．one row D．one line

A．for himself B．of himself C．by himself D．to himself

A．live B．living C．alive D．lively

A．38 B．the 38 C．38 th D．the 38 th

A．sound B．voice C．noise D．tone

A．will save B．would save C．save D．would have saved

A．when B．because C．even if D．thought

A．remained B．missing C．left D．gone

A．for B．behind C．out of D．over

A．a promise B．space C．room D．a triangle

A．because B．though C．when D．even though

All over Britain there are ruins of castles that reflect their entire past. Over the years, legends have focused on these castles.
Castell Coch
This castle was built in the 1870's. Lfor Bach was once the owner of this castle many decades ago, and it is told that he hid a treasure in the nearby tunnel（地道）. Rumors say that it is guarded by three eagles waiting for Lfor to return to collect his treasure.
Luffness Castle
In the basement(地下室) of this castle is a huge door leading to a room. The family kept this door open at all times, but one day the door was found locked and the key was missing. The whole family was surprised. The door was so big that it could not be broken down. One day the son of the family shone of a torch the door. He discovered that the key was on the inside of the room. To this day the door remains locked from the inside.
Toddington Castle
　　This castle was built during the 13th century. This castle has a local legend that tells about a witch who was put in prison within the castle and died. It is told that her spirit remains and if you put your ear to the floor at Easter, you can hear her cooking below.
Castell Gwynionydd
A legend rests on this castle that states the devil(魔鬼) was the one who built it. It is said the devil had a problem with some people and had planned on punishing them. On his way, the devil met a cobbler（修鞋匠）.The cobbler pointed out that it was still a reasonable distance until he would reach his destination. The cobbler displayed how many shoes he had worn out. Listening to him, the devil did not think his plan was worth so much effort and gave up his plan.
50．Which of the castles mentioned in the passage is said to be guarded by several birds?
A．Castell Coch.          B．Luffness Castle.
C．Toddington Castle.   D．Castell Gwynionydd.
51．Which of the following castles is related to the legend about a witch?
A．Castell Coch.
B．Luffness Castle.
C．Toddington Castle.
D．Castell Gwynionydd.
52．We can learn from the passage that          .
A．Castell Coch is said to be built by the devil
B．Castell Gwynionydd is a great place to celebrate Easter
C．Luffness Castle was once broken down
D．Toddington Castle dates back to the 13 th century

All over Britain there are ruins of castles that reflect their entire past. Over the years, legends have focused on these castles.

Castell Coch

This castle was built in the 1870's. Lfor Bach was once the owner of this castle many decades ago, and it is told that he hid a treasure in the nearby tunnel（地道）. Rumors say that it is guarded by three eagles waiting for Lfor to return to collect his treasure.

Luffness Castle

In the basement(地下室) of this castle is a huge door leading to a room. The family kept this door open at all times, but one day the door was found locked and the key was missing. The whole family was surprised. The door was so big that it could not be broken down. One day the son of the family shone of a torch the door. He discovered that the key was on the inside of the room. To this day the door remains locked from the inside.

Toddington Castle

　　This castle was built during the 13th century. This castle has a local legend that tells about a witch who was put in prison within the castle and died. It is told that her spirit remains and if you put your ear to the floor at Easter, you can hear her cooking below.

Castell Gwynionydd

A legend rests on this castle that states the devil(魔鬼) was the one who built it. It is said the devil had a problem with some people and had planned on punishing them. On his way, the devil met a cobbler（修鞋匠）.The cobbler pointed out that it was still a reasonable distance until he would reach his destination. The cobbler displayed how many shoes he had worn out. Listening to him, the devil did not think his plan was worth so much effort and gave up his plan.

50．Which of the castles mentioned in the passage is said to be guarded by several birds?

A．Castell Coch. B．Luffness Castle.

C．Toddington Castle. D．Castell Gwynionydd.

51．Which of the following castles is related to the legend about a witch?

A．Castell Coch.

B．Luffness Castle.

C．Toddington Castle.

D．Castell Gwynionydd.

52．We can learn from the passage that .

A．Castell Coch is said to be built by the devil

B．Castell Gwynionydd is a great place to celebrate Easter

C．Luffness Castle was once broken down

D．Toddington Castle dates back to the 13 th century

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     Wishing to encourage her young son's progress on the piano, a mother took her boy to a Paderewski
concert. After they were seated, the mother   1 a friend and walked down the aisle to greet her.
     Seizing the   2 to explore the wonders of the concert hall, th Qe little boy rose and went   3 a door
marked" NO ADMITTANCE". When the house lights dimmed (变暗) and the concert was about to begin,
the mother returned to her   4 and discovered that the child was missing.
     Suddenly, the curtains   5 and spotlights focused on the stage. In horror, the mother saw her little boy
sitting at the keyboard,   6 out"Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star".
     At that moment, the great piano master   7 his entrance, quickly moved to the piano, and   8 in the
boy's ear,"Don't   9 . Keep playing."
     Then leaning over, Paderewski reached down with his left hand and began   10 in a bass (低音 ) part.
Soon his right arm reached   11 to the other side of the child and he added a running obbligato (伴奏).
  12   ,the old master and the young boy   13 a frightening situation into a wonderfully creative   14 .
     That's the way it is in life.  15   we can accomplish (完成 ) on our own is   16 noteworthy. We try our
best, but the   17 aren't exactly graceful flowing music.   18 when we trust in the hands of a Greater
Power, our life's work truly can be beautiful.
     Next time you set   19 to accomplish great feats, listen carefully. You can hear the   20   of the Master,
whispering in your ear," Don't quit. Keep playing."

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