题目内容：

True Manliness

Fred Liscom was a twelve-year-old boy. His mother was very _____ but his father was away from home. Fred was the person to take care of his mother.

One day, Tom Barton, one of Fred’s classmates, saw him with a _____ in his hand, cleaning the table. He _____ this at school, and Fred received the greeting “Girl boy!”

“Fire! fire!” The _____ spread out one night, and the fire bells began to ring. Fred   was _____ by the alarm and he saw the red light streaming into his room. He _____ himself in a moment, and tapped at the door of his mother’s bedroom.

“It is Mr. Barton’s house, Mum. Do let me _____.” he said in eager, excited tones.   Mrs. Liscom thought for a moment. He was young, but she could _____ him. “Yes, you may go.” she answered: “But be careful. Don’t do _____ things.” Fred promised to follow her advice, and _____ to the fire.

Mr. and Mrs. Barton were not at home. The house had been left in charge of the servants. The fire _____ with fearful speed, for there was a high wind, and it was found impossible  to save the house. The servants ran about, screaming but doing nothing to any purpose.

Fred found Tom Barton outside. “Where is Katy?” he asked. Tom, trembling with _____, seemed to have had no thought. He said, “Katy is in the house!” “In what room?” asked Fred. “In that one,” said Tom, pointing to a window in the upper story.

It was no time for words, but for _____. The staircase was already on fire; there was  but one way to reach Katy which was full of _____. The second floor might fall at any  moment, and Fred knew it. But he _____ sought help and guidance.

A ladder was quickly brought, and placed against the _____. Fred climbed it, followed by the hired man, dashed in the window, and pushed his way into the room where he found Katy with some _____. The poor girl lay nearly suffocated（ 窒 息 ）with _____. Fred managed to carry her to the window as quickly as possible, and placed her upon the sill (窗台). She was immediately grasped, and _____ down the ladder, Fred following as fast as possible. They had scarcely reached the ground before a crash of falling timbers told them that they had barely escaped with their lives.

Fred showed us true _____ is in harmony with gentleness, kindness, and selflessness.

1.A.beautiful B.kind C.strict D.sick

2.A.textbook B.dishcloth C.toothbrush D.newspaper

3.A.reported B.followed C.controlled D.criticized

4.A.whistle B.secret C.cry D.fire

5.A.wakened B.saved C.disturbed D.challenged

6.A.dressed B.seated C.absented D.enjoyed

7.A.apologize B.explain C.know D.go

8.A.persuade B.trust C.remind D.respect

9.A.boring B.childish C.useless D.silly

10.A.hesitated B.struggled C.hurried D.prepared

11.A.burned B.spread C.moved D.disappeared

12.A.terror B.anger C.relief D.anxiety

13.A.confusion B.thanks C.regret D.action

14.A.turns B.danger C.plants D.furniture

15.A.suddenly B.excitedly C.slowly D.calmly

16.A.staircase B.window C.wall D.door

17.A.difficulty B.uncertainty C.curiosity D.patience

18.A.water B.illness C.smoke D.poison

19.A.rolled B.carried C.pushed D.sent

20.A.friendliness B.nobleness C.manliness D.effectiveness