2017年浙江省海宁市紫薇中学九年级英语课堂拓展练习：4（无答案）.docVIP

课堂拓展练习（四） 完形填空“I want to play that.” His father later bought him a piano. But he couldn’t even climb onto the piano seat 31 help. Glass bones, a genetic disorder that kept him from growing fatter and caused weak bones, never 32 him practicing playing the piano. He gave his first 33 at the age of thirteen. Before the concert started, he 34 like an open book on the stage for three minutes. Then he 35 and said, “Have you seen enough?” As the audience all laughed, he made his way to the seat. He began playing and his fans clapped their hands together in admiration. Later, someone asked him why he stood on the stage before playing. He answered that many people had come just because of his 36 . If they haven’t seen enough, would they be able to 37 his music? Only then they would see the 38 of his soul（灵魂）. This man was Michel Petrucciani, one of the best jazz pianists ever. Every year, he held more than 80 concerts. People gradually 39 interest in his size. The little man gave them something 40 , something better and something they only receive with their 41 . When he played in London, New York, Milan, Tokyo or Paris, he 42 love and respect. “I don’t believe in genius (天才),” he always said. “I believe in 43 work. Ever since I was a child, I knew what I wanted to do and I 44 for that.” Michel died in New York in January, 1999. His body _____15______ 100 centimetres tall when he died at 37 years old, but in many people’s hearts, he had already become a giant. 31. A. with B. for C. to D. without 32 A. stopped B. allowed C. refused D. suggested 33. A. competition B. performance C. prize D. exhibition 34. A. listened B. walked C. stood D. read 35. A. smiled B. explained C. laughed D. shouted 36. A. size B. voice C. gift D. wisdom 37. A. believe B. enjoy C. praise D. avoid 38. A. sadness B. weight C. height D. disappearance 39. A. fo