北京市房山区2015高考英语完形填空基础练习4.docVIP

北京市房山区2015高考英语完形填空基础练习（4）及答案解析 完形填空 What a busy day! The three boys were fed, bathed and changed in to their nightclothes. Mary had ___1___ them a story and finally they were asleep. “Babysitting[照看]the three boys aged eight, six and four is extremely ______,” she thought. “Sleep,” she considered, “if only I could!” But she had difficult homework to complete. Leaning back, she ___3___ her feet onto the sofa to get comfortable. Whoever said babysitting was a[an] ___4___ way to make money obviously hadn’t met the three boys, she thought. The television was on, the room was warm, and the lights were dim. Mary’s ___5___ felt heavier and heavier. I mustn’t sleep, she thought — which was ___6___ what she did, of course. Strangely enough, she soon ___7___ that she was a world-famous chef[主厨]. She made a ______ and wore diamonds and designer clothes. Most days she relaxed by the pool, meeting the rich and famous or ___9___ — her favorite hobby. She ___10___ took the leading role in her own TV show. That is, until she became too ___11___. “I am definitely the best in the world,” she thought, as she prepared a tasty chicken dish. But ___12___ seemed to go right. She spilt the flour, she dropped an egg and she cut her finger. Despite all the troubles, she ___13___ to get the chicken into the dove. Soon, smoke blanketed the room. The chicken was on fire. ___14___ set in, but Mary could not run — she was ___15___ to the spot. She tried hard to move, but could not, ___16___ a sharp sound awoke her. She got shocked and confused — ___17___ was pouring from the kitchen. Rushing to investigate, she was met by three ___18___ little faces and some very burnt bread. “Sorry, we were hungry and you were ___19___, so we tried to make some bread,” explained a boy. Relieved, Mary made them a snack and sent them back to bed. She___20___ them never to fall asleep on the job again! (C)1. A. given B. written C. told D. taught (C)2. A. successful B. helpful C. tiring D. surprising (B)3.