《2026年天利38套中考试题精选英语浙江专版》

第三节 语法填空（共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的词，或填入括号中所给单词的正确形式。
This is the Year of the Snake. But did you know that long ago, snakes had four legs and could run 66faster(fast) than rabbits? Here’s the story of how they lost their legs.
Once, the Moon Goddess warned all the 67animals(animal) that the weather would be very dry soon. “Leave now, here will turn into 68avery hot and dry place!” she said. So, insects, birds, and others left. But the lazy snake just laughed and said 69proudly(proud), “I’m staying right here!”
As time passed, the hungry snake wanted 70to leave(leave), because the rivers dried up and there was no food left. Unluckily, its legs 71were burnt(burn) badly by the hot sand. The snake was so scared 72thatit cried, “Moon Goddess, please forgive me! Save me!” The Moon Goddess felt sorry 73forthe snake. So she made its legs disappeared and gave it a smooth body to slide on. She said, “Remember this—74Ifyou are too proud, it will make you lose things.”
Some people say the snake learned not to be so proud after that. This story reminds 75us(we) that it’s important to be able to look ahead and stay humble.

答案： 66.faster 67.animals 68.a 69.proudly 70.to leave 71.were burnt 72.that 73.for 74.If 75.us