先通读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从A、B、C、D四个选项中选择可以填入空白处的最佳答案。易读度★★☆ThisspringmyolderbrotherandIleftthebusycityandspentalongweekendcyclingin

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先通读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从A、B、C、D 四个选项中选择可以填入空白处的最佳答案。

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     This spring my older brother and I left the busy city and spent a long weekend cycling in the countryside. All we wanted was some fresh air and a 36 ____ from schoolwork.

     We really enjoyed cycling down country roads. There was lots of spring sunshine but it was quite 37 ____ especially in the mornings. We didn't 38 ____ though — and soon we warmed up as we rode along.

     There was a village every few kilometers on our route (路途) and we could 39 ____ everything we needed there. All the people 40 ____ met were very friendly. However most places we stopped at 41 ____ served fish and chips and soon we got bored.

     One night we lay sleepless 42 ____  a group of old people sang loudly in the hotel. We were 43 ____ and angry when we set up (出发) the next morning and almost got lost but soon felt very happy when the sun came out. That's what I 44 ____ about cycling 一 it's simple and fun. If you are 45 ____  a short break that's active and cheap then cycling is great!

( ) 36. A. trouble   B. break C. job   D. deal

( ) 37. A. dangerous   B. expensive

C. cold   D. easy

( ) 38. A. mind   B. refuse   C. beat   D. push

( ) 39. A. remember   B. cover

C. miss   D. buy

( ) 40. A. he   B. she    C. we   D. they

( ) 41. A. only   B. also    C. never   D. once

( ) 42. A. though   B. because  

C. until   D. unless

( ) 43. A. shocked   B. lucky

C. creative   D. tired

( ) 44. A. like   B. kid  C. offer   D. argue

( ) 45. A. taking down   B. cutting out    C. looking for   D. setting up 

Answer 1

36.B 37.C 38.A 39.D 40.C 41.A 42.B 43.D 44.A 45.C