河北省武邑中学2014-2015学年高一英语同步练习8 Word版含答案.docVIP

What a busy day! The three boys were fed, bathed and changed into their nightclothes. Mary had __36__ them a story and finally they were asleep. “Babysitting（照看）the three boys aged eight, six and four is extremely __37__,” she thought. “Sleep,” she considered, “if only I could!” But she had difficult homework to complete. Leaning back, she __38__ her feet onto the sofa to get comfortable. Whoever said babysitting was a (an) __39__ 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 __40__ felt heavier and heavier. I mustn’t sleep, she thought — which was __41__ what she did, of course. Strangely enough, she soon __42__ that she was a world-famous chef（主厨）. She made a __43__ and wore diamonds and designed clothes. Most days she relaxed by the pool, meeting the rich and famous or __44__ — her favorite hobby. She __45__ took the leading role in her own TV show. That is, until she became too __46__. “I am definitely the best in the world,” she thought, as she prepared a tasty chicken dish. But __47__ seemed to go right. She spilt the flour, she dropped an egg and she cut her finger. Despite all the troubles, she __48__ to get the chicken into the stove. Soon, smoke blanketed the room. The chicken was on fire. __49__ set in, but Mary could not run — she was __50___to the spot. She tried hard to move, but could not, __51__ a sharp sound awoke her. She got shocked and confused — __52__ was pouring from the kitchen. Rushing to investigate, she was met by three __53___little faces and some very burnt bread. “Sorry, we were hungry and you were __54__, so we tried to make some bread,” explained a boy. Relieved, Mary made them a snack and sent them back to bed. She__37__ them never to fall asleep on the job again! 36. A. given B. written C. told D. taught 37. A. successful B. helpful C. tiring D. surprising 38. A. shook B. put C. bent D. kept 39. A. difficult