Ⅳ. 阅读下面语篇，理解其大意，然后从每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中，选出一个能填入空白处的最佳选项。
It started as a faint smell of smoke in the air. Soon, the sun became a dull, red ball in a thick, grey sky. Authorities came to our door and told us we had to leave 1. A wildfire was spreading quickly, driven by strong winds.
We had only fifteen 2 to pack our most important things. I grabbed my photo album and my dog, Max. My parents looked 3 as they gathered documents and family heirlooms. Driving away, I saw an orange glow on the horizon. It was a 4 sight.
The road was crowded 5 other families doing the same thing. Everyone was quiet, focused on getting to safety. We stayed at a community shelter set up in a school gym. Volunteers provided food and blankets. Their 6 made a scary situation feel a little better.
After three long days, we received the news that the fire was under control. When we 7 home, we saw a blackened landscape. Luckily, our house was still standing, saved by the brave firefighters. We were so 8 to be home and safe. What an unforgettable experience!
()1. A. immediately B. happily C. slowly
()2. A. seconds B. minutes C. hours
()3. A. relaxed B. worried C. bored
()4. A. exciting B. relaxing C. frightening
()5. A. with B. for C. in
()6. A. anger B. kindness C. laughter
()7. A. returned B. left C. built
()8. A. useful B. grateful C. lonely

Ⅳ.1.A 2.B 3.B 4.C 5.A 6.B 7.A 8.B