2．The challenge Murray met at Cirque du Soleil was that .

　　A．he was forced to leave Cirque du Soleil

　　B．he couldn't improve his acrobatic skills

　　C．he had to pay bills as soon as possible

　　D．he was asked to do tricks on the AcroNet

　　D　[细节理解题。由第二段中的"Cirque du Soleil asked him to try out an experimental act in which he would jump higher than he ever had.They call it the AcroNet，a 30­by­30­foot net that sends performers four stories in the air."可知，Murray被要求在杂技网上做跳跃表演。]

　　3．Which of the following words can best describe Murray?

　　A．Heart­broken. B．Creative.

　　C．Bad­tempered. D．Determined.

　　D　[推理判断题。由第一段和末段内容可知，Murray不顾妈妈的反对毅然退学去表演杂技，他勇敢坚定。]

　　4．Which of the following is TRUE about Murray?

　　A．He became an acrobat after graduation.

　　B．Acrobatics is probably his lifelong goal.

　　C．He was hurt on the first day of practice.

　　D．He hasn't won support from his parents.

　　B　[细节理解题。由末段Murray所说的话"When I discovered the circus performance，then there was finally a direction for all my energy."可知，杂技可能是Murray终生追求的目标。]

　　Ⅱ.完形填空

　　(2019·河北邯郸高二期中)Under a very fearful storm，floods began to submerge (淹没) a small village.A priest (神父) in the church 1 and watched the flood submerge his knees.A lifeguard driving a boat came to 2 the priest and said："Father，come on as soon as possible！ 3 you will die in the flood！" The priest said："No！I am 4 that God will save me.You can go to save others."

But soon the 5 have come to the priest's chest.At that time，a man was driving a speedboat to the priest.He said："Father，fast up，otherwise you really will be