2019-2020年九年級英語課堂拓展練習（四）完形填空He was born a dwarf (侏儒). At the age of four, while seeing Duke Ellington play on television, he pointed to the screen and said, “I want to play that.” His father later bought him a piano. But he couldnt even climb onto the piano seat 31 help.Glass bones, a genetic disorder that kept him from growing fatter and caused weak bones, never 32 him practicing playing the piano. He gave his first 33 at the age of thirteen. Before the concert started, he 34 like an open book on the stage for three minutes. Then he 35 and said, “Have you seen enough?” As the audience all laughed, he made his way to the seat. He began playing and his fans clapped their hands together in admiration.Later, someone asked him why he stood on the stage before playing. He answered that many people had e just because of his 36 . If they havent seen enough, would they be able to 37 his music? Only then they would see the 38 of his soul（靈魂）.This man was Michel Petrucciani, one of the best jazz pianists ever. Every year, he held more than 80 concerts. People gradually 39 interest in his size. The little man gave them something 40 , something better and something they only receive with their 41 .When he played in London, New York, Milan, Tokyo or Paris, he 42 love and respect. “I dont believe in genius (天才),” he always said. “I believe in 43 work. Ever since I was a child, I knew what I wanted to do and I 44 for that.” Michel died in New York in January, xx. His body _15_ 100 centimetres tall when he died at 37 years old, but in many peoples hearts, he had already bee a giant. 31. A. withB. forC. to D. without32 A. stopped B. allowed C. refused D. suggested33. A. petitionB. performance C. prize D. exhibition34. A. listened B. walked C. stood D. read35. A. smiled B. explainedC. laughed D. shouted36. A. sizeB. voiceC. gift D. wisdom37. A. believeB. enjoyC. praise D. avoid38. A. sadnessB. weight C. heightD. disappearance39. A. found B. raisedC. developed D. lost40. A. sooner B. quickerC. bigger D. luckier41. A. brains B. eyesC. hands D. ears42. A. missedB. foundC. won D. accepted43. A. kindB. hardC. hopeful D. easy44. A. lookedB. workedC. applied D. wished45. A. becameB. got C. turned D. remained閱讀理解Andy rode slowly on his way to school, day-dreaming about the fishing trip that his father had promised him. He was so busy dreaming about all the fish he would catch that he was unaware of everything else around him.He rode along until he heard a strange sound. He came to a stop and looked up to the heavens. What he saw shocked him. A huge swarm of bees filled the sky like black cloud and the buzzing mass seemed to be heading angrily towards him.With no time to waste, Andy ran towards the opposite direction without knowing how to escape from the swarm. With a fast beating heart, he slowed down. As the bees came closer, his panic increased. Andy knew that he was sensitive to bee stings(蜇). The last sting had landed him in hospitaland that was only one bee sting! He had to stay in bed for two whole days. Suddenly, his fathers words came to him. “When you are in a dangerous situation, dont panic. Use your brain and think your ways out of it. ”O(jiān)n a nearby hill, he could see smoke waving slowly skywards from the chimney of the Nelson family home. “Bees dont like smoke,” he thought. “They couldnt get into the house.” Andy raced towards the Nelson house, but the bees were gaining ground. Andy knew he could not reach the house in time. He estimated that the bees would catch up with him soon.Suddenly, he saw a small dam. Off his bike and into the cool water he dived, disappearing into the water. After holding his breath for as long as he could, Andy came up for air and noticed the bees have gone. He went out of the dam and rang the doorbell. Mr. Nelson took him inside and rang his mother.“Youll really need that fishing break to help you recover,” laughed his mother with relief. “Thank goodness you didnt panic! But Andy did not hear her. He was dreaming once again of the fish he would catch tomorrow. ”（ ）1. Why did Andy fail to notice the swarm of bees earlier?A. He was riding to school. B. He was listening to a strange sound.C. He was going fishing with his father. D. He was lost in the thought of the fishing trip.（ ）2. How did Andy avoid the bees in the end?A. He asked Mr. Nelson for help. B. He hid himself under the water.C. He rushed into the Nelsons house. D. He rode off in the opposite direction.（ ）3. Which of the following can best describe Andys escape from the bees?A. No pain, no gains. B. Once bitten, twice shyC. Where there is a will, there is a way.D. In time of danger, ones mind works fast.