There was a very religious man named Jim, who lived near a river. One day, the river _____26 over the banks and flooded the town, and Jim was _____27 to climb onto his porch roof. While sitting there, a man in a boat came _____28  and told Jim to get in the boat with him. Jim said, "No, that’s okay. God will take care of me." So, the man in the boat _____29

The water rose higher, so Jim climbed onto his roof. _____30  another boat came, and the person in that one told Jim to get in. Jim _____31  "No, that’s okay. God will take care of me." The person in the boat then left.

The water rose __32 more, and Jim climbed onto his chimney. A helicopter came along and ___33 a ladder for him. The woman in the helicopter told Jim to _34  the ladder and get in. Jim said, "That’s okay." The woman said, "  35  ?" Jim replied, "Yeah, I believe God will take care of me."

_____36, the water rose too high and Jim drowned. Jim got to heaven and was _____37  with God. Jim said to God, "You told me that you would _____38  me! What happened?" God replied, "Well, I _____39 you two boats and a helicopter. What _____40  did you want?"

26. A. raised        B. rose                C. lifted                 D. jumped

27.A. allowed       B. told                C. forced                 D. noticed 

28.A. along         B. down               C. on                   D. in

29.A. got off        B. took off             C. put off                D. drove off

30.A. At that time    B. sooner or later        C. in the end             D. at present

31.A. spoke         B. shouted             C. replied                D. hoped 

32.A. ever          B. even                C. much                D. far

33.A. put           B. lay                 C. brought               D. lowered

34.A. climb up       B. came up             C. got up               D. looked up

35.A. Do you agree   B. Is that right           C. Are you sure         D. What do you want

36.A. Naturally      B. Finally               C. Luckily             D. Usually

37.A. satisfied       B. face-to-face           C. strict               D. agreed

38.A. look after      B. look for              C. looked around        D. look over

39.A. sent           B. gave                C. took                D. promised

40.A. more          B. others               C. thing               D. else

Jackie Chan is a well-known Chinese action movie star around the world. He was born on April 7, 1954, in Hong Kong, China. His parents       mainland China for Hong Kong a short time before he was born. His parents       him “Chen Gangsheng”, which means “born in Hong Kong”. They wanted to     a safe trip to Hong Kong.

     , Jackie’s family lived in the French Embassy(大使館). In 1961, when Jackie was      years old, his family moved to Australia. His father got a       as a cook in the American Embassy. Later, back in Hong Kong, Jackie’s father sent him to the China Drama Academy(中國戲劇學(xué)院). Jackie studied and worked 19 hours a day. The students       Kung Fu and learned how to do many stunts(特技表演) there.

In the early 1980s, Jackie went to Hollywood,       he wasn’t very successful. He went on to       in Hong Kong and had great success. Finally, in 1995, Jackie Chan became       in the United States. Today, Jackie Chan has both Chinese and American fans, and his films make millions of dollars.

1.A. lived                    B. left                           C. went

2.A. told                              B. named                     C. offered

3.A. make                            B. build                         C. celebrate

4.A. First all                    B. At first                       C. At last

5.A. five                      B. seven                        C. ten

6.A. business                   B. member                       C. job

7.A. practiced                        B. entered                      C. searched

8.A. though                          B. and                           C. but

9.A. book tickets                B. make films                      C. sing songs

10.A. excited             B. special                        C. famous

 

Do you know the man who _________on the road just now?

A. lied       B. lay         C. lying      D. laid

 

I didn’t cry when I learned I was the parent of a disabled child. I just sat still and didn’t say anything.    

When Jenny was old enough, I sent her to a kindergarten（幼兒園）. On the first morning, Jenny spent hours playing by herself. It seemed that she felt very(41).    

However, to my joy, Jenny’s classmates always (42) her, “You got all your spelling words right today!” In fact, her spelling list was the (43). Later, she faced a very painful (44) —— at the end of the term, there was a game which had (45) to do with physical education. But Jenny was (46) in it.    

My husband and I were anxious about the day. I wanted to let my child stay home! But my heart wouldn’t let me off that easily. So I (47) a pale, unwilling Jenny onto the school bus.    

At the kindergarten, I was quite worried because of her (48) action, Jenny would probably hold up her team. The game went well until it was time for the sack（麻袋）race. Surely Jenny would find it (49). Now each child had to climb into a sack, jump to the finishing line, return and climb out of the sack. I noticed Jenny standing near the end of her line of players.    

But as it was her turn to join, a change took place in her (50). The tallest boy behind Jenny placed his hands on her waist（腰）. Two other boys (51) in front of her. The moment the player before Jenny stepped out from the sack, the two boys (52) the sack suddenly and kept it open while the tall boy lifted Jenny and (53) her into it. A girl nearby took her hand and supported her (54) Jenny got her balance. Then she jumped forward, smiling and proud. In the cheers of the teachers, schoolmates and parents, I silently thanked the warm, understanding people in life who made it  (55) for my disabled daughter to be like her fellow human beings. Then I finally cried.

    41. A. excited      B. lonely       C. happy            D. weak

    42. A. greeted      B. expected         C. encouraged       D. followed

    43. A. easiest      B. longest      C. smallest    D. tidiest

    44. A. choice       B. problem      C. result           D. exam

    45. A. nothing      B. anything         C. everything       D. something

    46. A. forward      B. fast             C. behind           D. up

    47. A. threw            B. pushed       C. knocked      D. fixed

    48. A. slow         B. quiet            C. quick            D. secret

    49. A. stupid       B. simple       C. relaxing    D. difficult

    50. A. school       B. family       C. team         D. heart

    51. A. ran          B. lay          C. walked       D. stood

    52. A. picked up        B. gave up      C. cut up           D. made up

    53. A. drove            B. hid          C. put          D. hit

    54. A. when         B. until            C. after            D. unless

    55. A. popular      B. special      C. necessary        D. possible

My grandmother __________ in Yangzhou. She was born there and has never lived anywhere else.

A. lived        B. lives          C. was living        D. will live