Question

Monday morning is an important time at our school. All of the students go to the playground. We listen to music, and we 　 36　 the national flag (國旗) go up.

Usually, one student gives a talk on Monday mornings. One Monday last year, a boy gave the talk. He was 　 37　 and excited! When I saw him, I wanted to have a try, too. Can I really do it?

Last week, our teacher said our class should give the talk. My teacher 　 38　 me, "I know you want to have a try. Next Monday, you can give the talk. Go and write something down. 　 39　 for it. I'm sure you'll do well." "Thank you," I answered. It was such a great 　 40　 for me!

When I got home, I was excited. I wrote two pages for the talk. I read them again and again. When I read, I asked my parents 　 41 _ it. I wanted to make my teacher happy.

Monday morning came. I began to feel 　42 . When did I last give a talk to 　 43　 many people? Never! This was my first time. Could I really 　44 it? Maybe I couldn't finish the talk.

When I got to school, we all went out to playground. I 　45 　in front of everyone. I opened my mouth, but I couldn't say anything.

36. A. watch 　　　　　　 B. see 　　　　　　　 C. notice 　　　　　　D. look at

37. A. surprising 　　 B. proud 　　　　　C. amazed 　　　　　D. careful

38. A. told 　　　　　　　　B. asked for 　　　C. said to 　　　　　 D. showed

39. A. Look out 　　　　B. Come on 　　　C. Take care 　　　D. Get ready

40. A. chance 　　　　　 B. news 　　　　　　 C. time 　　　　　　　D. message

41. A. to listen to 　　 B. to listen 　　　　 C. listen to 　　　　D. listen

42. A. excited 　　　　　B. happy 　　　　　 C. nervous 　　　　 D. surprised

43. A. after　　　 　　　　B. such 　　　　　　　C. before 　　　　　 D. so

44. A. do 　　　　　　　　 B. speak 　　　　　　C. talk 　　　　　　　　D. take

45. A. stand 　　　　　　B. stood 　　　　　　 C. was standing 　D. have stood

Answer 1

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