Section B (18 marks)

　　Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.

　　When I was 8 years old, I once decided to run away from home. With my suitcase 36 and some sandwiches in a bag, I started for the front door and said to Mom, “I’m leaving.”

　　“If you want to 37 , that’s all right,” she said. “But you came into this home without anything and you can leave the same way.” I 38 my suitcase and sandwiches on the floor heavily and started for the door again.

　　“Wait a minute,” Mom said. “I want your 39 back. You didn’t wear anything when you arrived.” This really angered me. I tore my clothes off—shoes, socks, underwear and all—and 40 , “Can I go now?” “Yes,” Mom answered, “but once you close that door, don’t expect to come back.”

　　I was so 41 that I slammed (砰地關(guān)上) the door and stepped out on the front porch. 42 I realized that I was outside, with nothing on. Then I noticed that down the street, two neighbor girls were walking toward our house. I ran to 43 behind a big tree in our yard at once. After a while, I was 44 the girls had passed by. I dashed to the front door and banged on it loudly.

　　“Who’s there?” I heard.

　　“It’s Billy! Let me in!”

　　The voice behind the 45 answered, “Billy doesn’t live here anymore. He ran away from home.” Glancing behind me to see if anyone else was coming, I begged, “Aw, c’mon, Mom! I’m 46 your son. Let me in!”

　　The door inched open and Mom’s smiling face appeared. “Did you change your 47 about running away?” she asked.

　　“What’s for supper?” I answered. (277 words)

　　36. A. packed B. returned C. cleaned D. repaired

　　37. A. drop out B. go by C. move around D. run away

　　38. A. pressed B. shook C. threw D. pulled

　　39. A. bag B. clothes C. sandwiches D. suitcase

　　40. A. explained B. suggested C. continued D. shouted

　　41. A. angry B. sorry C. frightened D. ashamed

　　42. A. Certainly B. Naturally C. Suddenly D. Possibly

　　43. A. play B. bide C. rest D. wave

　　44. A. sure B. proud C. eager D. curious

　　45. A. house B. tree C. door D. yard

　　46. A. also B. still C. even D. already

　　47. A. conclusion B. promise C. concern D. decision