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    Once there lived a (國(guó)王) in a small country. Every summer,the king went to his palace (宮殿) near a forest and then 36 to his palace in the city center in autumn.

     One afternoon the king went swimming in a river in the forest. He didn't tell anyone else where he had gone,so he was very happy 37 the peace and quiet as he swam. 38,he heard a loud noise. Looking around,he saw a big bear (coming at him. The king was very 39 . He jumped out of the water and ran away at once. He ran and ran 40 he was completely lost. Finally,hungry and tired,he saw an old house in the forest. He knocked (&) on the door and an old farmer 41 it. “I’m your king,” he said to the old man. “I’m hungry. Bring me something to eat quickly!”

     The old man lived a poor life and his 42 was not good enough for the king. He had only four eggs,but since the king was so hungry,the farmer 43 the simple food and gave it to the king. The king ate the eggs and felt much better. “Thank you,good man ,” the king said. uHow much must I pay you 44 that?” “£19. ”

     “How 45 they are!Are eggs rare (稀罕的) here?”

     “No,” answered the old farmer, “but kings are!”

() 36. A. reached   B. shouted

C. pointed   D. returned

() 37. A. using   B. enjoying

C. drawing   D. describing

() 38. A. Luckily   B. Usually

C. Suddenly   D. Comfortably

() 39. A. afraid   B. bored C. relaxed   D. excited

() 40. A. if   B. until C. unless   D. because

() 41. A. painted   B. repaired

C. controlled   D. opened

() 42. A. family   B. house C. food   D. life

() 43. A. cooked   B. changed

C. imagined   D. bought

() 44. A. of   B. for C. through   D. without

() 45. A. big   B. small

C. cheap   D. expensive 

Answer 1

36.D 37.B 38.C 39.A 40.B 41.D 42.C 43.A 44.B 45.D