The Smiths have gone to New York for their holiday, with an old servant ____ their house.

SECTION C ( 12 points )
Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.
Mr. Smith used to be in prison for three years, which may have you think he is not a good man. But  48 _ a matter of fact, he is kind-hearted as well as honest. The reason  49  he was put into prison was not that he himself broke the law, 50  that his six-year-old son blew up（使…爆炸）the bridge near his home, imitating what he had seen on TV. 51  this little boy did break the law, he was too young to be put in prison. According to the local law, the boy’s parents had to be punished. As a result, Mr. Smith received the punishment. He was arrested and taken to  52  police station finally. Most of the people in the town showed pity on him, but it was useless. After all, law is law. Everybody is to obey  53. As the proverb of “When it rains, it pours”, Mrs. Smith was out of work before long. She had to move to a southern state, 54  she was born and grew up. Misfortunes tell us what fortune is. 55  the Smiths have experienced does teach us a good lesson.

SECTION C ( 12 points )

Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.

Mr. Smith used to be in prison for three years, which may have you think he is not a good man. But  48 _ a matter of fact, he is kind-hearted as well as honest. The reason  49  he was put into prison was not that he himself broke the law, 50  that his six-year-old son blew up（使…爆炸）the bridge near his home, imitating what he had seen on TV. 51  this little boy did break the law, he was too young to be put in prison. According to the local law, the boy’s parents had to be punished. As a result, Mr. Smith received the punishment. He was arrested and taken to  52  police station finally. Most of the people in the town showed pity on him, but it was useless. After all, law is law. Everybody is to obey  53. As the proverb of “When it rains, it pours”, Mrs. Smith was out of work before long. She had to move to a southern state, 54  she was born and grew up. Misfortunes tell us what fortune is. 55  the Smiths have experienced does teach us a good lesson.

Dear Cassy,
Thanks for reminding me by e-mail that you want to baby-sit our children. Although you are only 12 years old, my wife and I would be willing to consider your application（申请）if you can meet(满足) a few requirements:
1）Send us three letters from teachers who will prove that you have never failed to follow instructions perfectly in class and never failed to hand in your homework on time.
2）Send us a note from two doctors who will prove that you are in perfect health, have never been sick, and never will be sick.
3）Send us a document from your physical education teacher or team coach that proves that you can do each of the following: Run two miles in less than four minutes, climb an oiled rope to a height of twenty feet in thirty seconds while balancing a glass of water on your nose, and walk in bare feet over hot coals and broken glass without injury.
4）Send us notarized（得到公证的）letters from at least two mental health experts saying that you have never had an envious thought towards other people.
5）Play and defeat five expert chess players while blindfolded（蒙着眼睛）after going without sleep for 48 hours.
6)Wait patiently（耐心地）for two years while we have investigators（调查）certify（确保）that all your documents（文件）are real.
Your loving and trusting friends,
The Smiths
【小题1】The Smiths send their message to Cassy by     .

Dear Cassy,

Thanks for reminding me by e-mail that you want to baby-sit our children. Although you are only 12 years old, my wife and I would be willing to consider your application（申请）if you can meet(满足) a few requirements:

1）Send us three letters from teachers who will prove that you have never failed to follow instructions perfectly in class and never failed to hand in your homework on time.

2）Send us a note from two doctors who will prove that you are in perfect health, have never been sick, and never will be sick.

3）Send us a document from your physical education teacher or team coach that proves that you can do each of the following: Run two miles in less than four minutes, climb an oiled rope to a height of twenty feet in thirty seconds while balancing a glass of water on your nose, and walk in bare feet over hot coals and broken glass without injury.

4）Send us notarized（得到公证的）letters from at least two mental health experts saying that you have never had an envious thought towards other people.

5）Play and defeat five expert chess players while blindfolded（蒙着眼睛）after going without sleep for 48 hours.

6)Wait patiently（耐心地）for two years while we have investigators（调查）certify（确保）that all your documents（文件）are real.

Your loving and trusting friends,

The Smiths

The Smiths send their message to Cassy by     .

A. e-mail       B. a letter        C. a newspaper    D. a report

According to the first paragraph,        .

A. the Smiths must have had an advertisement made, saying that they want someone to look after their children

B. the Smiths have informed Cassy that they need some children

C. the Smiths have promised to provide what Cassy asked for

D. the Smiths would be very glad if Cassy can meet their requirements

What is the attitude of the Smiths about hiring the 12-year old girl to look after their baby?

A. The Smiths try to tell her how to baby-sit children.

B. The Smiths don’t think a girl is good for the job.

C. The Smiths don’t want to hire her.

D. The Smiths are willing to offer her the job.

Which of the requirements mentioned by the Smiths do you think Cassy can meet?

A. All of them               B. Half of them  

C. None of them             D. Most of them