四、完形填空。
Colby's father is a fireman. Colby had been really Take Your Kid to Work Day. He had thought it would be , just like stepping into an action movie, racing through streets in a loud fire truck and running into burning buildings with his dad. But so far, the morning had been mostly about waiting, doing .
"Sorry about that," Dad said, "ready to go for a ride?"
Colby's eyes lit up. "Yes!" He followed his dad to the place where two huge, shiny fire trucks stood. "Which one are we taking?" Colby asked, his voice full of hope.
Dad smiled kindly. "Neither, Son. We don't need a fire truck just to pick up lunch."
Feeling a little , Colby followed his dad to their family car.
As they drove, Dad explained, "You know, being a firefighter isn't only about fighting big fires. A big part of job is helping people in many different ways and being ready to help at any moment." Just as he said this, the radio flashed and a voice from the station came through, giving an address.
"Change of plans," Dad said. "It's a call for help."
They arrived quickly at a house. Colby saw a fire truck, but no fire. "Stay in the ," his dad told him before rushing into the house with other firefighters. Colby waited, his heart beating fast. Soon, through the window of the car, he saw an ambulance（救护车）coming. After about fifteen , his dad returned with an old woman. "Your dad saved my husband's life!" she told Colby, her voice full of thankfulness.
At that moment, Colby understood. He realized that being a hero isn't just about putting out fires. It's about being prepared to help people at any moment.
", Dad," Colby said. "Being ready is the most important part. When we get back to the station, can I help you check the paperwork? I want to be ready for anything, too."
1. A. looking forward to B. looking up to
C. looking up D. looking through
2. A. boring B. exciting
C. relaxing D. worrying
3. A. something B. anything
C. everything D. nothing
4. A. sadly B. wisely C. quickly D. slowly
5. A. pleased B. proud C. moved D. down
6. A. her B. his C. their D. our
7. A. medical B. traffic
C. fire D. earthquake
8. A. car B. truck
C. house D. ambulance
9. A. minutes B. hours C. days D. weeks
10. A. That's too bad B. You're right
C. Hurry up D. Let's go home

1. A 根据后文他对这一天的想象可知,他很期待这个日子。
2. B 根据just like stepping into an action movie可知,他想象中这一天是令人兴奋的。
3. D do nothing 无所事事,符合前文waiting的语境。
4. C 根据"Colby's eyes lit up."可知,他很兴奋,所以迅速地跟着爸爸。
5. D 原本期待坐消防车,结果却坐家用车,他感到失落。
6. D 此处指代父亲与其他消防员这个职业群体。
7. A 根据"Soon, through the window of the car, he saw an ambulance coming."可知,后文出现救护车的情节,因此这是一个医疗救助电话。
8. A 根据through the window of the car可知,爸爸让他待车里。
9. A 结合救援场景可知,时间是十五分钟最为合理。
10. B 根据"Being ready is the most important part. When we get back to the station, can I help you check the paperwork? I want to be ready for anything, too."可知,Colby认同了爸爸的观点。