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课时达标训练(十五)
Section Ⅲ Discovering Useful Structures & Listening and Talking
Ⅰ. 选词填空
make sense;compete with;even if;millions of; audience
1. It is reported thatmillions of fans are waiting for the coming of China women's volleyball team.
2. The boy loved his mother very mucheven if she scolded him sometimes when he made mistakes.
3. His humorous style of hosting is popular with the audience.
4. It makes sense to spend more time playing with the children.
5. To be honest, I don't want to compete with my sister in the final.
Ⅱ. 阅读理解
A
Sweat ran its way down my cheek. It was hot, but the air was still and wet. One final play and the State Softball Championship was ours.
I looked towards people who were watching the game. Sure enough, I found my mum. I always wished my dad were here. The farm needed his full attention, but I did not care.
Finally, we won! State Champs! I let out a scream of happiness, full of tears. My mum made a “V” to celebrate my success and smiled. I smiled back at her.
We all received medals, but I cannot remember any of it. I concentrated my thoughts on my dad. I ran to my mum, asking for her cellphone. I had to tell my dad about the happiest day of my life, and complained (抱怨) about how he did not care.
The phone rang twice, and no one answered. My heart sank with sadness, but I tried again anyway.
“Hello?” my dad answered.
“Dad!” I cried. “We won State!” Silence.
“Dad?” I could hear something on the other end. “Are you — crying?”
“I'm just really happy for you, Meggie,” he said. “And I'm sorry I couldn't be there.”
An apology (道歉) was all I needed. I hung up the phone feeling relaxed, and I began to understand how it must feel to be a father. I forgave him for never being there. He worked so I could play. My father loved me enough to let me experience life's happiest moments without him.
1. Meggie's father didn't go to watch her game because ________.
A. Meggie did not care about his being there
B. Meggie's mother took his place t