2012年東城二模

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One Monday morning,the class were excited about the rumor that the science room was on fire over the weekend.Mr.Johnson,my fifth grade teacher                  （36） it and explained that science class would be cancelled due to the                  （37）.He also warned us not to go near the room                  （38） it could be dangerous.

During the morning break,Kim and I                  （39） to check out the damage.A first hand observation would make us heroes at lunch.We safely                  （40） the science room.We stood on tiptoes （腳尖） looking hard through the door window,                 （41） to see what was like inside when suddenly a firm hold on our shoulders stopped us.

“Where do you belong?Certainly not here!”

I turned around to find a teacher staring                  （42） at us,shouting.In those frozen seconds millions of                  （43） flashed through my mind.My father would kill me for disobeying teachers.                 （44） than that,my mother might be so mad that she might not stop him.My spirits                  （45） even lower when I thought of how angry Mr.Johnson would be.Soon the arresting teacher led Kim and me back to the                  （46）,leaving us trembling before Mr.Johnson.

But to our                  （47）,there was no yelling and no anger from Mr.Johnson.                 （48）,he bent slowly to look me in the eye.I was met with a look of                  （49） rather than anger.He spoke softly and carefully as he explained why he was                  （50） in my decision to go where I might have got                  （51）.As I looked into the eyes of the man who could send me to unimagined consequences at home,tears                  （52） up in my eyes.The thought of disappointing Mr.Johnson                  （53） me while I felt a gentle touch of Mr.Johnson's hand on my shoulder.I glanced up and he smiled.My                  （54） for Mr.Johnson grew greatly in the moment I discovered that he still liked me even after I'd disappointed him.I could see that he cared more about my                  （55） than the fact that I'd broken a rule.It was the first time I felt the power of forgiveness.

36  A. heard  B. believed  C. confirmed  D. studied

37  A. fire  B. rumor  C. focus  D. loss

38  A. unless  B. because  C. though  D. once

39  A. pretended  B. asked  C. decided  D. hesitated

40  A. entered  B. found  C. examined  D. reached

41  A. hanging  B. trying  C. happening  D. waiting

42  A. angrily  B. patiently  C. silently  D. curiously

43  A. excuses  B. thoughts  C. words  D. feelings

44  A. Easier  B. Less  C. Worse  D. Later

45  A. flew  B. sank  C. changed  D. moved

46  A. school  B. lab  C. office  D. classroom

47  A. surprise  B. delight  C. regret  D. sorrow

48  A. However  B. Therefore  C. Otherwise  D. Instead

49  A. comfort  B. guilt  C. concern  D. complaint

50  A. frightened  B. puzzled  C. discouraged  D. disappointed

51  A. hurt  B. burnt  C. lost  D. blamed

52  A. flooded  B. rushed  C. welled  D. rounded

53  A. shocked  B. shamed  C. bored  D. confused

54  A. care  B. hope  C. desire  D. love

55  A. safety  B. freedom  C. dignity  D. behaviour