【正文】 omer. I’ll smell it and order from there.‖ A little __39__, the owner walked over to the dirty dish and picked up a fork. He returned to the blind man’s table and handed it to him. The blind man put the fork to his __40__ and took in a deep breath. ―Ah, yes, that’s what I’ll have— meat and potatoes.‖ Unbelievable, the owner thought as he walked towards the __41__. The cook happened to be the owner’s wife. He told her what had just happened. Several days later, the blind man __42__ and the owner brought him a menu __43__ by mistake. ―Sir, don’t you remember me? I’m the blind man.‖ ―I’m sorry, I didn’t recognize (認出 ) you. I’ll go and get you a dirty fork.‖ After __44__ deep breath, the blind man said, ―That smells great. I’ll take the cheese.‖ Walking away in disbelief, the owner told his __45__ that the next time the blind man es in he’s going to test him. The blind man returned the following week, but this time the owner saw __46__ ing and ran to the kitchen. He told his wife, ―Mary, rub this fork on your dress __47__ I take it to the blind man.‖ Mary __48__ and handed her husband the fork. As the blind man walked in, the owner was __49__ and waiting. ―Good afternoon, sir, this time I remember you and I already have the fork ready for you.‖ The blind man put the fork to his nose and said, ―Hey, I didn’t know that Mary worked here!‖ Be __50__, and don’t try to fool the others for you sometimes will be laughed at in your own way. ( ) 36. A. menu B. bill C. fork D. dish ( ) 37. A. listen B. smell C. feel D. read ( ) 38. A. next B. only C. other D. last ( ) 39. A. ashamed B. pleased C. surprised D. afraid ( ) 40. A. mouth B. nose C. head D. arm ( ) 41. A. kitchen B. street C. restaurant D. table ( ) 42. A. disappeared B. left C. cried D. returned ( ) 43. A. once B. again C. still D. even ( ) 44. A. the other B. other C. others D. another ( ) 45. A. waiter B. friend C. wife D. teacher ( ) 46. A. her B. him C. them D. it ( ) 47. A. unless B. until C. before D. after ( ) 48. A. refused B. suggested C. agreed D. replied ( ) 49. A. angry B. ready C. happy D. afraid ( ) 50. A. honest B. patient C. generous D. practical 四 、閱讀理解 （共 15 小題 ； 每小題 2 分，計 30 分） 閱讀下列 內容 ，從每 小 題所給的 A、 B、 C、 D 四個選項中選出最佳 答案 。 （共 10 空； 每 空 1 分 , 計 10 分） Happiness at Christmas Time It was that time of the year again: bright lights, gifts, snow and carols (頌歌 ). It was Christmas. Since my younger days, Christmas has been a time of happiness and surprise. Being in the US hasn’t changed much. The holiday itself matters to everyone here, even if they are not religious (篤信宗教的 ). There were some religious events. For us it was lessons and Carols, the yearly event in which the whole school listens to readings from religious books and Christmas songs. Since the event is formal, there is a dress rule. This year, for example, I looked through my whole locker to find a black dress suitable for the event. The event was very pleasant. The choir (合唱團 ) sang the carols beautifully, the an (風琴 ) was played beautifully and we got to sing some Christmas songs ourselves. Lessons and Carols has been an important part of Groton’s traditions for many years. Even for townspeople, it has always been a must during this season. Another thing that brings me surprise and joy is the tradition of Secret Santa. This year, each person in the dorm had to give three gifts and receive three. My Secret Santa was very kind to me: I got cookies, a fantastic drawing and the warmest scarf. I tried very hard to guess who my Secret Santa was, but she hid herself well until the last minute when everyone announced who they had bought gifts for in the giftexchanging event. It was so much fun! Besides all the happiness Christmas brought me in the US, I was also given a prize: a Christmas break, which meant that I could go home. On the plane back to China, I began thinking about my past year. It was a good year except my struggles. It was my first whole year abroad, and I was shaped into a better person –that was the Christmas present I gave myself. Christmas for the writer In general Christmas has been a time of happiness and __76__ for her since her younger days. The holiday is __77__ to everyone in the US. __78__ and Carols It is a yearly event in which the whole school listens to readings from religious books and Christmas songs. The carols were __79__ beautifully, the an was played beautifully and the writer and her friends got to sing some Christmas songs __80__. It has also always been a must during this season for many townspeople. The tradition of Secret Santa __81__ in the dorm had to gi