The animal only came out at night, _19 the scientists did some other studies in the day. _20 them,there was a famous scientist named Walter. Every day,he would spend an hour sitting at the desk and putting all his equipment(设备)in the _21 place.He did this carefully.But other scientists laughed at him because they thought Walter was just wasting _22.

One night,the animal appeared _23.The scientists heard its call.But the call didn't last long.The animal was frightened by the _24 made by the scientists while they were scrabbling(忙乱地找)for their cameras and notebooks.

On the next morning,the scientist _25 their fingings.Some had tried to record its call,others had noted down how it moved,and the luckiest one had even photographed parts of its tail and legs.They all congratulated each other on what they had found.However,when they saw what Walter had,they were very surprised. _26 had taken several complete(完整的)photos,the record of the animal's cry and notes about the animal.

They ran to congratulate Walter.They now understood the importance of keeping things in order.Because of that,Walter could find everying quickly in the dark.

17.A.feed B.study C.catch D.kill

18.A.relaxed B.tired C.excited D.surprised

19.A.but B.or C.and D.so

20.A.Among B.Beside C.Against D.Except

21.A.clean B.right C.safe D.pubilc

22.A.space B.money C.food D.time

23.A.angrily B.immediately C.suddenly D.quickly

24.A.plans B.noises C.records D.mistakes

25.A.compared B.counted C.sorted D.kept

26.A.They B.It C.He D.You

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III.阅读理解(一)(本题共19小题，每小题2分，共38分)

A.阅读下列短文，根据短文内容，从各题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

Passage 1

The school day begins at 8:45.Class teachers meet the class and check who is present and absent at the beginning of the day.We meet as a whole school once a week on Fridays.The head teacher speaks to the whole school.Morning lessons begin at 9:05.There are three one-hour lessons with a fifteen-minute break.The lunch break is from 1 pm to 1:45.Afternoon lessons begin at 1:50 and the school day finishes at 4 pm.

All students study and take exams in maths,science and English. In addition, they choose one subject from history,geography,Art,Design and Technology,French and Spanish.. All students take PHSE(Personal Health and Safety Education)lessons but no exams are offered.

After school sports practice and matches are arranged on Wednesday afternoon and Saturday morning.Chess,music,language and theatre clubs also arrange meetings after school.Students may join as many clubs as they like,but should join at least one.

The school has a good record in sports. Last year we were champions(冠军)in football and tennis, and individual students won prizes for swimming and gymnastics.

27.The first lesson begins at in the morning.