《2025年启东中学作业本九年级英语上册译林版徐州专版》

B)阅读短文,从短文后所给的 A~F 六个选项中选出五个能填入空白处的最佳选项。(2024·江苏盐城盐都区三模)
Confucius and Cicadas
One day, Confucius led his students to the State of Chu. When crossing through a large forest, they saw an old man standing under a tree, catching cicadas with a bamboo stick. Confucius said, “ 16 You must have some special skills. ”
“That's right!” the old man answered. “Cicadas are clever little insects. 17 So people who want to catch cicadas must train their hands to hold a bamboo stick without shaking. If you can place three small balls on the top of the bamboo stick without falling off, you might be able to catch cicadas. When five small balls are placed on the top without falling off, catching cicadas is as easy as picking a ball up from the ground. ”
He then added, “But that is not enough. 18 Right now, I am standing under a tree like part of a tree, with my arm reaching out like part of a dry branch. 19 When I am catching cicadas, I only watch the cicadas' wings. No matter what happens, I will focus on the wings. ”
Hearing this, Confucius turned to his students and said, “No matter what you do, you can only succeed if you love what you are doing and pay enough attention to it. 20 This is what this old man has taught us. ”
A. You are very good at catching cicadas.
B. People must be good at hiding themselves.
C. Last but not least, one must be concentrated(集中).
D. People must be more active while catching cicadas.
E. That is to say whatever you do, you should focus on it.
F. If they hear the noise of the leaves in the wind, they will fly away.
16. A 17. F 18. B 19. C 20. E

答案： 16. A 17. F 18. B 19. C 20. E