B 提升能力 There are three 17. ________ living in a forest; a fox, a rabbit and a monkey. One day, the Jade Emperor 18. ________ to test the animals' virtues (品德), so he came to Earth and changed his 19. ________ to that of an old man. He said, “I heard that you three are good friends, 20. ________ I came a long way to meet you. Now I am very 21. ________. What will you offer me?” “Please 22. ________ here. We will come back with food soon.” Then the three animals went their ways to find food. The fox caught a fish in a river; the monkey got some 23. ________ in the forest. But the rabbit 24. ________ with nothing. The old man said, “It seems that you three are not united (团结) and work 25. ________. You two kept your promises and brought back food. But the rabbit hasn't brought back anything.” The rabbit felt very 26. ________. “Please help me to get some firewood (柴火). I want to cook some food for you. 27. ________ me, please!” Then she jumped into the fire. The Jade Emperor was deeply moved 28. ________ the rabbit. He said, “I was so touched. To honour the rabbit, I will let 29. ________ go to the Moon Palace, so that people can see her forever.” What a touching story! ( ) 16. A. moon B. sun C. earth D. sea ( ) 17. A. brothers B. sisters C. animals D. families ( ) 18. A. stopped B. wanted C. allowed D. agreed ( ) 19. A. shape B. size C. weight D. look ( ) 20. A. so B. although C. until D. if ( ) 21. A. tired B. hungry C. worried D. excited ( ) 22. A. wait B. notice C. grow D. remain ( ) 23. A. keys B. bananas C. flags D. bowls ( ) 24. A. came back B. went out C. filled out D. threw away ( ) 25. A. late B. slowly C. alone D. away ( ) 26. A. weak B. awful C. thirsty D. sorry ( ) 27. A. put B. lost C. found D. saw ( ) 28. A. Follow B. Eat C. Show D. Love ( ) 29. A. as B. like C. by D. her