完形填空(共15小题，计15分)

通读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后在各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出一个最佳选项。

Gilbert joined the Science Club last summer. One day he was handed a piece of paper, a block of wood and four wheels; he was told to go home and 31 them all to "dad". However, Gilbert's mom knew that his dad wasn't good at making things and decided that she would read the 32 and let Gilbert do the work. A few days later the block of wood was turning into a car that Gilbert 33 named "Blue Lightning". Then he and his mother went to a car race together. But when they 34 there, Gilbert found that his car was the only one that had not been made by a "father-son" partnership (合作).

The race began. One by one the cars were knocked out until it 35 to the final between Gilbert and Jimmy. Just before the race, Gilbert asked 36 they could stop for a minute 37 he could make a wish. After a long minute, Gilbert said that he was 38 .

People cheered as the race began. Jimmy stood with his father and 39 their car racing down the road while Gilbert was surprised at the great 40 of his car as it rushed over the finishing line less than a second 41 Jimmy's. Gilbert jumped up and down with 42 .

Soon the club manager came over and asked him, "So, Gilbert, your wish was to 43 , right?" "Oh no, sir," he replied. "I just wished that I wouldn't cry if I lost."

Children sometimes 44 adults with unexpected ideas. When Gilbert first saw the other cars, he didn't cry out, "Not fair! Other children had their fathers' help!" Gilbert didn't wish for victory in the race; 45 he wished for courage.

31. A. sendB. returnC. lendD. give

32. A. instructionsB. passageC. messageD. explanations

33. A. easilyB. carefullyC. proudlyD. kindly

34. A. livedB. gotC. metD. passed

35. A. ranB. movedC. cameD. rushed

36. A. whetherB. whyC. whenD. where

37. A. now thatB. as ifC. so thatD. even though

38. A. sureB. readyC. tiredD. sorry

39.A. watchedB. sawC. noticedD. looked

40. A. effortB. energyC. speedD. value

41. A. pastB. overC. afterD. before

42. A. excitementB. enjoymentC. agreementD. achievement

43. A. changeB. breakC. leaveD. win

44. A. satisfyB. surpriseC. pleaseD. encourage

45. A. UsuallyB. BesidesC. InsteadD. So