请先阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从各小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入相应空白处的最佳选项。
Anansi the Wise
Some people think they know everything. Anansi the spider didn’t think that. He was a (1) spider. And he knew to have real wisdom(智慧). He had to learn more.
One day, Anansi found a(an) (2) gourd on the ground and he had an idea. “ (3) I get advice from others and put it in this gourd, then I’ll be wiser than anyone else in the world.”
So, he went from house to house and asked the other creatures(生物), “What’s your best piece of (4) ?” And they were all happy to share their wisdom, because they could see that Anansi (5) it.
The snail(蜗牛)said, “Don’t be in a hurry. (6) is not a 100-meter race.”
The butterfly said, “Life is short. Enjoy every day.”
The ant said, “You’ll (7) be great on your own. Everyone needs the help of others.”
Anansi was very happy with all this advice. He took it and put it in (8) gourd. And when he’d filled the gourd, he thought to himself, “Now, I have more wisdom than anyone else. I must (9) the wisdom, so no one can steal it.” He (10) and saw a hole high up in a tree, and he had an idea.
Anansi held the gourd in two legs and tried to (11) the tree with his other six legs. But the gourd was too big and he couldn’t climb. His son was nearby watching him. “Daddy,” he said, “why don’t you (12) the gourd to your back and then climb the tree?” “That’s very good advice,” said Anansi. “Thank you for sharing it with me.” And then Anansi realized that advice is only (13) when we share it with someone.
So, he climbed the tree with the gourd on his back. And when Anansi reached the (14) , he held the gourd up to the wind. All the advice flew into the sky and traveled (15) the land. And wisdom came to everyone.
(1)
A. |
quiet |
B. |
crazy |
C. |
poor |
D. |
clever |
(2)
A. |
empty |
B. |
small |
C. |
soft |
D. |
broken |
(3)
A. |
So |
B. |
If |
C. |
Before |
D. |
Although |
(4)
A. |
news |
B. |
work |
C. |
advice |
D. |
wood |
(5)
A. |
stood |
B. |
forgot |
C. |
missed |
D. |
needed |
(6)
A. |
Action |
B. |
Sport |
C. |
Life |
D. |
Health |
(7)
A. |
always |
B. |
often |
C. |
never |
D. |
usually |
(8)
A. |
his |
B. |
her |
C. |
its |
D. |
their |
(9)
A. |
find |
B. |
sell |
C. |
hide |
D. |
collect |
(10)
A. |
fell asleep |
B. |
showed up |
C. |
ran away |
D. |
looked around |
(11)
A. |
hit |
B. |
climb |
C. |
pull |
D. |
shake |
(12)
A. |
send |
B. |
hand |
C. |
turn |
D. |
tie |
(13)
A. |
simple |
B. |
useful |
C. |
interesting |
D. |
real |
(14)
A. |
top |
B. |
house |
C. |
ground |
D. |
mountain |
(15)
A. |
across |
B. |
with |
C. |
into |
D. |
under |