Monkeys are very similar to us in many ways．Most have ten fingers and ten toes，and brains much like ours．In fact，Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution says that monkeys and humans share a common ancestor．We enjoy watching them because they often act like us，and we also love to use many expressions about monkeys in almost every language This is why many monkey expressions are about tricky people or playful acts．

Monkeyshine is one of these expressions to show tricks or foolish acts．The meaning is clear if you have ever watched a group of monkeys playfully chasing each other：pulling tails，stealing food，doing tricks．

Monkeying around with something means that you do not know what you are doing．When you feel like doing something but have no firm idea of what to do，you are monkeying around. It is just a way to pass the time．

Monkey business usually means secret，maybe illegal activities You may come across a news report that there is monkey business involved in building the new airport，with some officials getting secret payments from builders．

Monkey suits are common names for clothes or uniforms soldiers wear．In earlier years in many American cities，you would find men playing musical hand organs on the street．Dancing to the music would be the man’s small monkey that was dressed in a tight—fitting，colorful jacket similar to a military uniform．So，people began to call a military uniform a monkey suit．

1．Which of the following is NOT true about the similarities between humans and monkeys?

A．Most monkeys have ten fingers and ten toes．

B．Monkeys have the same brains as humans．

C．Monkeys often act like humans in many ways．

D．Monkeys are humans closest relatives in species．

2．According to the passage，an idle wander on the street can he described as       

A．monkeyshine                                     B．monkeying around

C．monkey suit                                       D．monkey business

3．Monkey suits are commonly used to call military uniforms because they             ．

A．are created particularly for soldiers’ uniforms

B．are originally designed for American soldiers

C．share typical features with military uniforms

D．make American soldiers look like monkeys

4．Most monkey expressions are             ．

A．used only in western cultures             B．used on some formal occasions

       C．about tricks and naughtiness D．about terrible funny behaviors

I used to be ashamed of my grandma . I know that’s a   21     thing to say, but it was true until today , so I have to     22   it .

The    23    started when my friend Katy found Grandma’s false teeth floating in a glass on the bathroom sink . I was so used to seeing them that I    24    took notice of them . But Katy shouted , laughing and    25    to talk to them . I had to get down on my knees and    26    her to shut up so my grandma wouldn’t    27    and get hurt .

After that happened , I   28     there were a million things about Grandma that were embarrassing .

Once she took Jill and me out to Burger King .  29     ordering our hamburgers well-done , she told the person behind the counter , “They’ll have two Whoppers (巨无霸) well-to-do.” Jill burst out laughing , but I almost    30    .

After a while , I started wishing I could    31    Grandma in a closet . I even complained to my parents . Both my parents said I had to be careful not to make Grandma feel    32    in our home .

Then last Wednesday, something happened that    33    everything completely . My teacher told us to help find interesting old people and   34     them about their    35    for a big Oral History project . I was trying to think of someone when Angie pushed me gently .

“Volunteer your grandmother ,” she whispered . “She’s    36    and rich in experience.”

That was the last thing I ever thought Angie would say about my grandma .

This is how I ended up on    37    today interviewing my own grandmother before the whole school assembly . All my friends and teachers were listening to her    38    she was a great heroine . I was   39     of my grandma and hoped she would    40    know that I had been ashamed of her .

 Monkeys are very similar to us in many ways. Most have ten fingers and ten toes, and brains much like ours. In fact, Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution says that monkey and humans share a common ancestor. We enjoy watching them because they often act like us, and we also love to use many expressions about monkeys in almost every language. This is why many monkey expressions are about tricky people or playful acts.

Monkeyshine is one of the expressions to show tricks or foolish acts. The meaning is clear if you have ever watched a group of monkeys playfully chasing each other: pulling tails, stealing food, doing tricks.

Monkeying around with something means that you do not know what you are doing. When you feel like doing something but have no firm idea of what to do, you are monkeying around. It is just a way to pass the time.

Monkey business usually means secret, maybe illegal activities. You may come across a new report that there is monkey business involved in building the new airport, with some officials getting secret payments from builders.

Monkey suits are common names for clothes or uniforms soldiers wear. In earlier years in many American cities, you would find men playing musical band organs on the street. Dancing to the music would be the man’s small monkey that was dressed in a tight-fitting, colorful jacket similar to a military uniform. So, people began to call a military uniform a monkey suit.

56. Which of the following is NOT true about the similarities between human and monkey?

A. Most monkeys have ten fingers and toes.

B. Monkeys have the same brains as humans.

C. Monkeys often act like humans in many ways.

D. Monkeys are humans’closest relatives in species.

57. According to the passage, an idle wander on the street can be described as______.

A. monkeyshine                  B. monkeying around

C. a monkey suit                 D. monkey business

58. Monkey suits are commonly used to call military uniforms because they ______.

A. are created particularly for soldiers’uniforms.

B. are originally designed for American soldiers.

C. share typical features with military uniforms.

D. make American soldiers look like monkeys.

59. Most monkey expressions are ______.

A. used only in western cultures.       B. used on some formal occasions.

C. about tricks and naughtiness.          D. about terrible funny behaviors.