四、完形填空
Emma and Zoe were best friends. Now, they sat together outside the audition room, waiting for their turn to try out for the lead role in the school musical. Only one of them would get the role they had both dreamed of for months.
“I’m so nervous,” Zoe whispered and her hands were 1. “My mind keeps going blank (空白). And I keep forgetting the lyrics (歌词).”
“You’ll be amazing,” Emma said sincerely. “Just remember to take a deep breath before the high note.”
Zoe 2 to give a small smile. “Thanks, Emma. You’re the best.”
When Zoe’s name was called, she stood up but suddenly looked frozen with fear.
“I... I can’t remember the first line!” Her voice was trembling.
Without a second 3, Emma gave her a hug and hummed the first two lines softly. The 4 tune (曲调) came back to Zoe at once. She took a deep breath and walked into the room with new confidence.
Later, both girls gave wonderful 5. The judge, Ms Reed, called them back together.
“It was a really hard choice,” she said. “But we’ve picked Zoe for the lead role.”
Zoe’s eyes widened with joy, but then filled with pity for Emma. Emma felt a little bit disappointed, but it was quickly replaced (代替) by 6 for her friend. “Congratulations!”
Then Ms Reed turned to Emma with a warm smile. “We also noticed what you did outside. A true artist should be not only 7 but also kind-hearted. We’d like to 8 you the role of the understudy (替补演员) and assistant vocal coach.”
This experience taught them an important lesson: while competition is a normal part of life, how you act 9 more. Helping someone else up doesn’t pull you down; it often lifts you both higher. And for us, the most 10 role we can play is a supportive friend.
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A
) 1. A. shaking B. breaking C. moving D. waving
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B
) 2. A. refused B. managed C. decided D. promised
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D
) 3. A. plan B. hope C. doubt D. thought
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C
) 4. A. gentle B. calming C. familiar D. unique
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C
) 5. A. speeches B. reports C. performances D. activities
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B
) 6. A. sadness B. happiness C. anger D. worry
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C
) 7. A. honest B. patient C. talented D. careful
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D
) 8. A. send B. lend C. show D. offer
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A
) 9. A. matters B. changes C. happens D. appears
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C
)10. A. difficult B. interesting C. important D. dangerous
