五、完形填空(共12分，每小题1分)

阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。

The end of the school year was coming quickly. I was so excited because it was time for the school play tryouts. This year‘s play was called Mystery at the Lighthouse. I was 35  to get the lead part of Joe who tries to solve the mystery of the lights that go on and off by themselves.

After school, all those who wanted to 36  out for the play met in the gym at 3:30. My friend Kevin and I sat and waited for our turn to read for the play. The next day, the 37  were posted on the wall outside the gym. Kevin got a part in the play. However, I did not see my name. I felt 38  inside! I was sure I would get the part.

―I can‘t understand why I‘m not in the play,‖ I said to my Mom. ―Rick, it just 39  that someone was a little better than you. You shouldn‘t give up just because of this one time. Look at all the other things you‘re good at,‖ said Mom. ―You‘re great with art and drawing and you‘re a super soccer player.‖ ―I guess so,‖ I said 40  I went to my room.

The next day at school Mr. Carter, the art teacher, asked me if I would be interested in doing some drawing and painting for the play. ―I know how goodyou are with 41  ,‖ said Mr. Carter. ―We sure could use the help drawing with the different scenes in the play.‖ ―Really?‖ I asked. ―You want me to help draw for the play?‖ ―I sure do,‖ said Mr. Carter. I was so happy about being part of the play 42  .

I stayed after school each day for the next week and drew a big lighthouse and painted it. I 43   drew some boats in the water and painted them. I was so excited the night of the play. I 44   from the side of the stage as my friend, Kevin, said his part of the play very well. At the end of the 45  , Mr. Carter called all the students onto the stage who helped with the artwork, lights, and moving things around on stage. I felt 46of being part of the play. I think I like doing the artwork better. It was so much fun!

35.A. hoping     B. acting     C. helping    D. learning

36.A. pick       B. give      C. look       D. try

37.A. jobs       B. parts      C. events     D. choices

38.A. special     B. worried   C. funny      D. ready

39.A. supposes   B. explains    C. matters    D. means

40.A. if          B.as        C. once       D. until

41.A. art         B. gym      C. music      D. speech

42.  A.so far       B.as usual    C. after all    D. above all

43.A. instead      B. still      C. just         D. also

44.A. rushed       B. stepped    C. watched    D. reported

45.A. show        B. test        C. party     D. course

46.A. afraid         B. proud         C. tired         D. sure