C [由上文中的laughing可知,圣诞节快来临了,她们"高兴地(Happily)"分享着希望得到的节日礼物。]
2.A.pulling B.moving
C.covering D.burning
A [由该空前的on his knees可知,哈利正跪在那里"拔(pulling)"草。]
3.A.new B.perfect
C.beautiful D.worn
D [由下文中的His fingers were sticking out of the ends以及女孩们给他买手套可知,哈利戴着一副"破旧的(worn)"手套。]
4.A.time B.cold
C.anxiety D.beat
B [由上文中的Christmas、ice和His fingers were sticking out of the ends可知,当时是12月,他的手指伸到了破旧的手套外面,因此被"冻(cold)"得发青。]
5.A.story B.challenge
C.gift D.celebration
C [由下文中的I do this for her every Christmas可知,哈利把院子打理好,以此作为给母亲的圣诞节"礼物(gift)"。]
6.A.hungry B.curious
C.sleepy D.watery
D [由with tears可知,他的眼睛是"湿润的(watery)"。]
7.A.yard B.pet
C.house D.present
A [由上文中的getting the yard in shape可知,哈利的母亲喜爱她的"院子(yard)"和树木。]
8.A.surprised B.touched
C.threatened D.inspired