Andy rode slowly on his way to school, day-dreaming about the fishing trip that his father had promised him. He was so busy dreaming about all the fish he would catch that he was unaware of everything else around him.

He rode along until a strange sound drew him to the present. He came to a stop and looked curiously up to the heavens. What he saw shocked and terrified him. A huge swarm(群) of bees filled the sky like a black cloud and seemed to be heading angrily towards him.

With no time to waste, Andy sped off in the opposite direction, without knowing how to escape the swarm. With a rapidly beating heart, he sped down the rough road. As the bees came closer, his panic increased. Andy knew that he was allergic to bee stings(蜇). The last sting had landed him in hospital —and that was only one bee sting! He had been forced to stay in bed for two whole days. Suddenly, his father’s words came to him. “When you are in a tight situation, don’t panic. Use your brain and think your way out of it.”

On a nearby hill, he could see smoke waving slowly skywards from the chimney of the Nelson family home. “Bees don’t like smoke,” he thought. “They couldn’t get into the house.” Andy raced towards the Nelson house, but he knew he could not reach the house in time. The bees would catch up with him soon.

Suddenly, out of the corner of his eyes, he spotted a small dam used by Mr. Nelson to water his vegetable garden. He got off his bike and into the cool water, disappearing below the surface. After holding his breath for as long as he could, Andy came up for air and noticed the bees had gone. Dragging himself out of the dam, he struggled up the hilly slope(坡) and rang the doorbell. Mrs. Nelson took him inside and rang his mother.

“You’ll really need that fishing break to help you recover,” laughed his mother with relief. “Thank goodness you didn’t panic!” But Andy did not hear her. He was dreaming once again of the fish he would catch tomorrow.

Why did Andy fail to notice the swarm of bees earlier?

A. He was riding to school.                       

B. He was listening to a strange sound.

C. He was going fishing with his father.

D. He was lost in the thought of the fishing trip.

How did Andy avoid the bees in the end?

A. He asked Mr. Nelson for help.                       B. He hid himself under the water.

C. He rushed into the Nelson house.                D. He rode off in the opposite direction.

Which of the following is NOT mentioned about the swarm of bees in the passage?

A. They crowded like a black cloud.            B. They shocked and terrified Andy.

C. They made Andy stay in hospital.            D. They were coming towards Andy.   

Which of the following can best describe Andy’s escape from the bees?

A. No pains, no gains.                               B. Once bitten, twice shy.

C. Where there is a will, there is a way.              D. One’s mind works faster in an emergency.

Andy rode slowly on his way to school, day-dreaming about the fishing trip that his father had promised him. He was so busy dreaming about all the fish he would catch that he was unaware of everything else around him.

He rode along until a strange sound drew him to the present. He came to a stop and looked curiously up to the heavens. What he saw shocked and terrified him. A huge swarm of bees filled the sky like a black cloud and the buzzing mass seemed to be heading angrily towards him.

With no time to waste, Andy sped off in the opposite direction, riding furiously—but without knowing how to escape the swarm. With a rapidly beating heart and his legs pumping furiously, he sped down the rough road. As the bees came closer, his panic increased. Andy knew that he was sensitive to bee stings(蜇). The last sting had landed him in hospital—and that was only one bee sting! He had been forced to stay in bed for two whole days. Suddenly, his father’s words came to him. “When you are in a tight situation, don’t panic. Use your brain and think your way out of it. ”

On a nearby hill, he could see smoke waving slowly skywards from the chimney of the Nelson family home. “Bees don’t like smoke,” he thought. “They couldn’t get into the house.” Andy raced towards the Nelson house, but the bees were gaining ground. Andy knew he could not reach the house in time. He estimated that the bees would catch up with him soon.

Suddenly, out of the corner of his eyes, he spotted a small dam used by Mr. Nelson to irrigate his vegetable garden. Off his bike and into the cool water he dived, disappearing below the surface and away from the savage insects. After holding his breath for as long as he could, Andy came up for air and noticed the bees had gone. Dragging himself out of the dam, he struggled up the hilly slope and rang the doorbell. Mrs. Nelson took him inside and rang his mother.

“You’ll really need that fishing break to help you recover,” laughed his mother with relief. “Thank goodness you didn’t panic!” But Andy did not hear her. He was dreaming once again of the fish he would catch tomorrow.

1.Why did Andy fail to notice the swarm of bees earlier?

A.He was riding to school.

B.He was lost in the thought of the fishing trip.

C.He was going fishing with his father.

D.He was listening to a strange sound.

2.Which of the following is NOT mentioned about the swarm of bees in the passage?

A.They crowded like a black cloud.

B.They shocked and terrified Andy.

C.They tried to attack Andy in a mass.

D.They made Andy stay in hospital for two days.

3.How did Andy avoid the bees in the end?

A.He asked Mr. Nelson for help.

B.He hid himself under the water.

C.He rushed into the Nelson house.

D.He rode off in the opposite direction.

4.Which of the following can best describe Andy’s escape from the bees?

A.No pains, no gains.

B.Once bitten, twice shy.

C.Where there is a will, there is a way.

D.In time of danger, one’s mind works fast.

 

 

第二节.完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)

阅读下面短文,从短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C和D)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。

On a cold November afternoon, my mother and I were walking home from a pizza store. We were dressed warmly and    31  with the rented video we had been dying to watch, I was feeling a little   32  , as I was carrying our shopping bags of snacks and the   33  .They were so heavy that I decided to   34   some things. So I started to walk towards the garbage can   35   I noticed a poor man walking his bike out of the restaurant in front of us. He 36  a paper bag with his dirty hand. He headed over to another nearby garbage can and started _37  it.

I suddenly felt very 38 because I was about to do away with a new drink just  39 it was heavy. I knew this man would take all he could  40  , so I walked up to him and  41 the drink and some snacks to him. The man looked up 42  and took what I gave him. A huge smile spread  43  his face and this caused me to feel quite  44  . I felt like I  45 be happier with myself, but then he said, “This is my son’s lucky day!”

With that, he  46  me happily and started off on his bike. I even heard him   47   a song as he rode away. I got a warm feeling inside and I knew I had done something good, for the man and his family. I now understand what is   48   by the saying “Giving is getting”.

Since then, every time I have the   49   to do something nice, the image of the man’s happiness caused by my small gift appears in my mind. This is the  50   of charity.

31. A. equipped               B. covered            C. done             D. offered

32. A. upset                 B. happy              C. tired             D. excited

33. A. video                 B. books              C. pizza            D. clothes

34. A. send off                B. throw away         C. put away          D send out

35. A. after                B. when              C. before            D. while

36. A. owned               B. presented           C. held             D. sought

37. A. going into          B. finding out          C. looking through    D. working out

38. A. stupid               B. guilty              C. disappointed       D. happy

39. A. since                B. until               C. because           D. when

40. A. get                  B. search             C. hear              D. see

41. A. dropped                      B. kept              C. turned             D. handed

42. A. sadly                B. coldly             C. thankfully               D. patiently

43. A. in                 B. across             C. by                  D. through

44. A. regretful           B. satisfied            C. puzzled               D. curious

45. A. couldn’t            B. shouldn’t          C. needn’t              D. mustn’t

46. A. smiled             B. told               C. saw                D. thanked

47. A. whistling           B. whispering         C. listening              D. making

48. A. referred                      B. said               C. meant                      D. spoken

49. A. time                         B. chance             C. idea             D. effort

50. A. power             B. effect              C. result                D. mystery

 

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