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八年级下册 Units 7-8
一、完形填空
In sixth grade, I joined the band program to learn to play the clarinet(单簧管). The first year had gone __1__. But as most students progressed, I seemed to fall behind. One day, when my teacher told us to perform in class, I was filled with __2__. When I began to play, my rhythms(节奏) were good, but my tone(调)was another story. “Didn't you practice your lesson?” the teacher shouted at me. I felt so __3__ and my world fell down at once.
From then on, I __4__ playing the clarinet and I was getting worse. With the new performance coming near, I grew increasingly upset. In a moment of panic(惊慌), I asked for sick leave. It was such a(n) __5__ way out and I was totally in relief.
I continued __6__ my lessons until my mum asked me about it. “I want to give up.” I said with tears in my eyes. “Why are you crying, if you really want to give up?” asked Mum. She had a(n) __7__ and I realized that I really wanted to stay in the band and, by not facing my fears, I had created a black hole that would be difficult to __8__ out of. I knew it's time to find my way out.
The next day I __9__ with my other band teacher and told her about my problems. She asked me gently to play for her. I tried, but only an unpleasant sound came out. She handed me a new reed(簧片). I put it in place and tried again. To my __10__, I could play so well.
Hiding from those fears only digs a hole, making a person trapped(陷入困境) inside. After facing up to a fear, one may find life easier and more enjoyable.
1.A.slowly B.quickly C.quietly D.smoothly
2.A.fear B.regret C.joy D.courage
3.A.relaxed B.embarrassed C.worried D.nervous
4.A.loved B.kept C.hated D.started
5.A.hard B.easy C.silly D.painful
6.A.avoiding B.taking C.choosing D.attending
7.A.point B.idea C.sight D.mind
8.A.push B.pull C.draw D.climb
9.A.argued B.played C.met D.worked
10.A.sadness B.amusement C.surprise D.disappo