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es were too big for her to 37 with. Oh , my poor daughter. One day I had just finished washing the lunch dishes when Becky rushed in with 38 . “Mama!” she cried, “Come to see my new dog! I gave him water two times already. He’s so thirsty.” I 39 ,another of Becky’s imaginary 40 . “Please e, Mama.” She pulled 41 my jeans, her brown eyes pleading(肯求 ). “He’s crying— and he can’t walk! ” “Can’t walk?” I could 42 it must be a certain animal this time. “All right, honey,” I said. By the time I tried to 43 her, Becky had already disappeared into the 44 . “Where are you?” I called. “Over here by the oak stump(橡木樁) . Hurry , Mama!” I 45 the branches and raised my hand 46 the glare of the sun. To my 47 , she was touching an unmistakable head of a wolf! “Becky,” My mouth felt dry. “Don’t move.” I 48 closer. Yes , it was a big wolf which was badly hurt. Suddenly the wolf 49 . “It’s all right, boy.” Becky 50 it. “Don’t be afraid. That’s my Mama, and she loves you, too.” Then the unbelievable thing happened. As her tiny hands 51 the great shaking head, I found the wolf 52 down and waved his tail gently. “Honey,” my 53 tightened. “Put his 54 down and e to Mama. We’ll go and find help.” Becky got up and kissed the wolf on the nose before she walked slowly into my arms. With Becky 55 in my arms, I ran home quickly. I can’t understand why my little girl could get along well with the wolf, but I always think if only all of us could get on well with other animals, like my slaughter and the wolf. 36. A. lonely B. afraid C. free D. happy 37. A. go B. deal C. play D. pete 38. A. sadness B. excitement C. caution D. fear 39. A. regretted B. plained C. laughed D. sighed 40. A. plans B. dogs C. tricks D. discoveries 41. A. on B. over C. up D. at 42. A. recognize B. suspect C. say D. declare 43. A. follow B. catch C. trust D. convince 44. A. gate B. house C. crowd D. woods 45. A. parted B. split C. struck D. surrounded 46. A. to B. for C. from D. against 47. A. joy B. astonishment C. curiosity D. disappointment 48. A. reached B. sought C. stepped D. watched 49. A. shook B. attacked C. jumped D. stood 50. A. stopped B. forted C. blamed D. ordered 51. A. beat B. felt C. waved D. held 52. A. went B. slowed C. calmed D. got 53. A. teeth B