北京市中考模拟考试试题(4)
For two weeks, Mark went with Susan to and from work each day. He taught her how to depend on her other 40 , specifically her hearing, to decide where she was.
At last, Susan decided that she was ready to try the trip on her own. Monday morning arrived. Before she left, she held her husband tightly, her eyes filled with tears of thankfulness. She said good-bye and, for the first time, they went their 41 ways. Each day went perfectly, and a wild excitement took hold of Susan. She was 42 it!
On Friday morning, Susan took the bus to work as usual. As she was getting off the bus, the driver said, “Miss, I sure envy（嫉妒）you.” Surprisingly, Susan asked the driver 43 .
“You know, every morning for the 44 week, a fine-looking gentleman in a military uniform has been standing across the corner watching you until you enter your office building 45 ,” the bus driver said.
Tears of happiness ran down Susan’s cheeks. She was so lucky for he had given her a gift more powerful than 46 . T hat is the gift of love that can bring light where there is darkness.
35. A. touch B. choose C. count D. feel
36. A. weakness B. sickness C. darkness D. sadness
37. A. return B. keep C. belong D. stick
38. A. volunteered B. continued C. promised D. afforded
39. A. try B. manage C. control D. follow
40. A. feelings B. parts C. senses D. skills
41. A. opposite B. separate C. fixed D. normal
42. A. passing B. doing C. taking D. getting
43. A. what B. how C. why D. where
44. A. next B. same C. first D. past
45. A. quickly B. silently C. happily D. safely
46. A. courage B. direction C. sight D. service
阅读理解 （共44分）
六、阅读理解（共26分，每小题2分）
阅读下面的四篇短文，根据短文内容，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。
A
Unique customs
St. Anthony’s Day
