Question

It was so dark outside.There was still two hours ______ my parents got home from the theatre.I didn't go with them ______ I wasn't interested in opera.After finishing my homework，I locked ______ in my parents' bedroom and turned on the TV.

Suddenly，the ______ began to ring.I picked it up and said “Hello？”but nobody answered.I knew someone was at ______ end.Finally，I hung up.A minute later，the phone rang again，but still nobody answered.I became more and more ______ as time passed.

To take my mind off this prank(惡作劇)，I called my friend Anna.She ______ me to give my parents a call，but they were not allowed to use phones in the theatre.As we talked，a car drove in our driveway.I ______ the window and saw an unfamiliar(不熟悉的) car.Five minutes passed and the car was ______ there.Anna told me to call the police，but I refused.I thought I'd better find a place to______．Luckily，my parents arrived home soon.

Since then I haven't stayed home alone and I think I will never be home alone.

1.A. after B. before C. while D. when

2.A. but B. though C. because D. so

3.A. yourself B. themselves C. ourselves D. myself

4.A. phone B. clock C. radio D. TV

5.A. other B. others C. the other D. another

6.A. nervous B. bored C. excited D. relaxed

7.A. allowed B. advised C. helped D. expected

8.A. looked at B. looked up at C. looked down to D. looked out of

9.A. never B. often C. still D. sometimes

10.A. rest B. hide C. sleep D. play

Answer 1