Peter climbed over the side of the ship and went into a room. He barked like a dog, and all the pirates(海盗)were very afraid. Hook sent two pirates in to find out what the noise was, but they didn't come back. Then he sent in the children. Inside, Peter set them free, and they pre- pared to fight.
Peter ran out to meet Hook. "It is me, Peter Pan!" he cried.
"Get him!" cried Hook.
The pirates ran at Peter, and the lost boys ran forward to fight them. The pirates were stronger, but they were so afraid of the ticking and the noise of the dog that they didn't fight well. Finally only Captain Hook was ready to fight. Peter came to fight him. For a long time, the
two enemies stood face to face.
They began to fight. At last Peter hit Hook with his sword(剑). Captain Hook began to bleed. Captain Hook continued to fight, but he was not strong any more. He knew he was going to die. He ran to the side of the ship and jumped into the sea. He didn't know the crocodile(鳄鱼) was waiting for him, as it no longer ticked. The crocodile swallowed him in one bite.
—Taken from Peter Pan
42. Why did Peter bark like a dog at the beginning of the story?

43. Who did Captain Hook send into the room first to find out the noise?

44. How did the crocodile catch Hook at the end of the story?

45. Why do you think it was important for Peter to free the children instead of fighting alone?

42. To make the pirates afraid.
43. Two pirates.
44. The crocodile was waiting in the sea and swallowed him in one bite.
45. Because he needed their help to fight the pirates,and freeing them showed teamwork and courage.(答案不唯一)