河北省保定市高阳中学2013-2014学年高一3月月考 英语试题 WORD版含答案.doc

1、高一年级3月月考 英语试题（考试时间：120分钟 分值：150分）第I卷（共90分）第一部分 听力 (满分20分)第一节(共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分)听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. Why do the two speakers want to take the underground?A. Because its cheaper B. Because its faster. C. Because its cleaner.2.

2、Whats the time now?A. Its 8:55. B. Its 9:05. C. Its 9:15.3. What did the man do last Saturday?A. He saw a movie. B. He acted in a play. C. He went to the concert.4. What is the woman looking for? A. A hotel. B. A post office. C. A theatre.5. What is special about the car?A. It can fly. B. It can go

3、400 miles. C. It has a single tank(汽油箱).第二节 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What are the two speakers going to do?A. Watch a news report. B. Have dinner.C. Play computer games t

4、ogether.7. Where does the boy always have dinner?A. In the kitchen.B. In the dining room.C. In front of the computer.听第7段材料, 回答第8至10题。8. Whats the matter with the man?A. He has a cold. B. He has a fever. C. He has a cough.9. What did the speakers plan to do?A. To go to a movie. B. To see a play. C.

5、To attend a meeting.10. When will the man call?A. On Sunday. B. On Monday. C. On Friday.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. What is the boys problem?A. He doesnt have enough time for studying.B. He doesn t work hard at his lessons.C. He finds studying difficult.12. When does he do his homework?A. After school. B.

6、After supper. C. After watching TV.13. What will he probably do?A. Stop playing on the soccer team.B. Give up working at the supermarket.C. Spend less time at the Students Center.听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14. Where has the man been?A. To the classroom. B. To the post office. C. To the library.15. What did th

7、e woman leave on the desk?A. Some money. B. Some stamps. C. Some envelopes.16. Whats the possible relationship between the speakers?A. Postman and customer. B. Classmates. C. Teachers and students.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. How did Tom travel when he visited his friend?A. By car. B. In a sleigh（雪橇）. C. O

8、n foot.18. Where did the story take place?A. In the fields. B. In the forest. C. On a hill.19. What happened to the wolf shot by Tom?A. It was eaten by the other wolves.B. It was seriously wounded.C. It was left behind by the other wolves.20. What does his friend mean?A. The last wolf was the strong

9、est.B. Mr. Smith was telling the truth.C. Mr. Smith was lying.第二部分：阅读理解（共2节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AMy father was a foreman of a sugar-cane plantation(甘蔗种植园) in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico. My first job was to drive the oxen that ploughed(耕) the cane f

10、ields. I would walk behind an ox(牛), guiding him with a broomstick. For $ 1 a day, I worked eight hours straight, with no food breaks.It was very tedious work, but it prepared me for life and taught me many lasting lessons. Because the plantation owners were always watching us, I had to be on time e

11、very day and work as hard as I could. Ive never been late for any job since. I also learned about being respectful and faithful to the people you work for. More important, I earned my pay; it never entered my mind to say I was sick just because I didnt want to work.I was only six years old, but I wa

12、s doing a mans job. Our family needed every dollar we could make because my father never earned more than $ 18 a week. Our home was a three-room wood shack with a dirty floor and no toilet. Nothing made me prouder than bringing home money to help my mother, father, two brothers and three sisters. Th

13、is gave me self-esteem(自尊心), one of the most important things a person can have.When I was seven, I got work at a golf course(高尔夫球场) near our house. My job was to stand down the fairway and spot the balls as they landed, so the golfers could find them. Losing a ball meant you were fired, so I never

14、missed one. Some nights I would lie in bed and dreamt of making thousands of dollars by playing golf and being able to buy a bicycle.The more I dreamed, the more I thought. Why not? I made my first golf club out of guava limb(番石榴树枝) and a piece of pipe. Then I hammered an empty tin can into the shap

15、e of a ball. And finally I dug two small holes in the ground and hit the ball back and forth. I practiced with the same devotion and intensity. I learned working in the field except now I was driving golf balls with club, not oxen with a broomstick. 21. The word “tedious” in Paragraph 2 most probabl

16、y means _.A. easyB. boringC. interestingD. unusual22. The writer learned that_ from his first job.A. he should work for those who he liked mostB. he should work longer than what he was expectedC. he should never fail to say hello to his ownerD. he should be respectful and faithful to the people he w

17、orked for23. _ gave the writer self-esteem.A. Having a family of eight people B. Owning his own golf courseC. Bringing money back home to help the familyD. Helping his father with the work on the plantationBWe are all called upon to make a speech at some point in life, but most of us dont do a very

18、good job. This article gives some suggestions on how to give an effective speech.You have to give a speech, and youre terrified. You get nervous, you forget what you want to say, you stumble(结巴) over words, you talk too long, and you bore your audience. Later you think, “Thank goodness, its over. Im

19、 just no good at public speaking. I hope I never have to do that again.” Cheer up! It doesnt have to be that bad. Here are some simple steps to take the pain out of speech making. Ask yourself the purpose of your speech. What is the occasion(场合)? Why are you speaking? Then, gather as many facts as y

20、ou can on your subject. Spend plenty of time doing your research. Then spend plenty of time organizing your material so that your speech is clear and easy to follow. Use as many examples as possible, and use pictures, charts, and graphs if they will help you make your points more clearly. Never forg

21、et your audience. Dont talk over their heads, and dont talk down to them. Treat your audience with respect. They will appreciate your thoughtfulness.Just remember: be prepared. Know your subject, your audience, and the occasion. Be brief. Say what you have to say and then stop. And be yourself. Let

22、your personality come through so that you make person-to-person contact with your audience.If you follow these simple steps, youll see that you dont have to be afraid of public speaking. In fact, you may find the experience so enjoyable that you volunteer to make more speeches! Youre not convinced y

23、et? Give it a try and see what happens.24. The main idea of this article is that .A. you can improve your speaking ability B. a poor speaker can never change C. you should always make a short speech D. it is hard to make a speech 25. Paragraph 2 implies that .A. many people are afraid of giving a sp

24、eech B. many people are happy to give a speech C. many people do not prepare for a speech D. many people talk to long 26. The phrase “talk over their heads” means .A. speaking too loudly B. looking at the ceiling C. looking down upon them D. using words and ideas that are too difficult 27. The title

25、 for this passage may be “ ”.A. Do Not Make a Long Speech B. How to Give a Good Speech C. How to Prepare for a Speech D. Try to Enjoy a Speech CIn the winter months the temperature in most of Canada usually stays below 0. However, in some parts of Canada, such as southern British Columbia, the tempe

26、rature rarely goes below 0. In most areas where people live, snow will be on the ground from mid-December to the middle of March. Though Canadas winter may be much colder and longer than you are used to, it can be very enjoyable. For many Canadians, being active in winter is an important part of enj

27、oying life. There are many outdoor winter activities, including skiing, ice fishing, walking, and skating. Joining in one of these activities may help you appreciate winter and enjoy your time outside in the snow. Dressing for winter. During winter in Canada, you will need warm clothing. If possible

28、, arrive with these items or be prepared to buy them soon after your arrival. You will need: A warm waterproof(防水) boots. A scarf(围巾) for your neck. A hat that covers your ears. Gloves for your hands. Thick winter coats, pants(裤子) and sweaters. Layers(层) keep you warm. Its a good idea to layer your

29、clothing by, for example, wearing a T-shirt and a sweater underneath a jacket. If you become too hot, it is always easier to remove a piece of clothing than to add another. On the West Coast, prepare to dress for cool rainy or snowy weather. You will need: A warm waterproof coat.Waterproof hats. An

30、umbrella. Rain boots or snow boots. Learn more about weather and seasons across Canada. You can also contact(联系) Related L, for example, an immigrant-serving(移民服务) organization in the community where you live for more information about dressing for winter.28. What is the main purpose of the first pa

31、ragraph? A. To tell about the details about Canada. B. To show many outdoor winter activities.C. To introduce the daily life of Canada.D. To encourage you to enjoy winter in Canada. 29. What is the important part for many Canadians in winter? A. Ice fishing. B. Joining a groupC. Leading an active li

32、fe.D. Staying in the snow 30. If you spend a winter in Canada, you will prepare all EXCEPT_. A. an umbrella and sunglasses B. thick winter coats and a scarf C. waterproof hats and a scarfD. snow boots and gloves 31. The author suggest layering your clothing probably because_ A. it is cool to dress l

33、ike that. B. it is a rule to dress like that. C. the weather there is changeable.D. the weather is usually very hot.DEco City Farms(生态城市农场) are becoming more popular in cities and towns around the Unites States.Eco City Farms in Edmonton, Maryland, is located near shopping centers, car repair shops

34、and homes. The neighborhood is a working-class community(社区). People do not have very much money. And they have limited access to fresh food in markets.Over the past two years, the farm has attracted volunteers from the community like Marcy Clark. She schools her four children at home. On a recent d

35、ay she brought them to Eco City Farms for a lesson. Her son Alston Clark thinks his experience is very valuable.“I like coming out here,”he says,“You know, you connect with the earth, where your food comes from. You appreciate the food a little bit more.”Margaret Morgan started Eco City Farms. She t

36、hinks of it as a place where people can learn to live healthier lives. “Growing food in a community brings people together,”she continues,“Every piece of what we do here is a demonstration(示范) to show people everything about how to have an eco-friendly community.”she says. From the Eco City Farms pe

37、ople come to know that they are not only growing food and raising chickens and bees, but improving the soil with compost(肥料)made from food waste.Eco City Farms is an experimental operation. The farm gets its power not from the local electricity networks, but from the sun with solar panels. In winter

38、, the green house use a geothermal(地热)system.Vegetables can be grown all year. So once a week, all winter long, neighbors like Chris Moss and her three children bike to the farm to pick up a share of the harvest.“I like eating the vegetables ”say five-year-old Owen Moss.32. What is mainly talked abo

39、ut in the passage?A. Eco City Farms save a lot of energy.B. Eco City Farms are gaining popularity.C. Eco City Farms are influencing community life.D. Eco City Farms helps the working-class live better.33. According to the passage, Eco City Farms are close to the following places EXCEPT_.A. shopping

40、centersB. car repair shopsC. fast-food restaurantsD. working-class community34. What is the authors attitude toward Eco City Farms?A. Enthusiastic(热心的).B. Disappointed.C. Surprised.D. Doubtful.35. In which column(专栏) of a newspaper can you most probably read this article?A. People.B. Travel.C. Envir

41、onment.D. Education.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。（注意：此题36-40的答案要涂到卡上71-75）Healthy habits for living longerBy keeping your daily habits healthy, you can add years to your life. Here are some tips for living longer.Keep daily habits healthy. Many of us are set in our d

42、aily habits. We eat the same meal, wear the same clothes, take the same route to work and work the same old job. But what we sometimes fail to recognize is the huge influence that our daily habits can have on our health. It is very important for us to keep our daily habits healthy. 36 Take some exer

43、cise every day. Daily exercise does improve our health. In fact, studies show that daily exercise can add three years to our life. Opportunity for exercise is everywherejust be creative. Whenever we can, walk to work. 37 Its really that simple.Eat a healthy breakfast. Researchers have found that tho

44、se who eat an early morning meal are less likely to be too fat and get diseases compared with those who dont. 38 All in all, eating breakfast is a great and healthy way to start our day.Have enough sleep. 39 Failing to get at least seven hours of sleep appears to increase the risk of major illnesses

45、 including cancer, heart disease, diabetes and many more.Get chances to communicate. 40 Any social communication can positively affect our physical and mental well-being because we can have more time and chances to communicate with others. All of these can add years to our lives.A. A lack of quality

46、 sleep can shorten our life.B. Exercise also helps us keep away from illnesses.C. If we live or work in a tall building, just take the stairs.D. Breakfast-eaters also report feeling better both mentally and physically.E. Theres an old saying that says a good friend is cheaper than treatment.F. Findi

47、ng time for structured exercise can be pretty much impossible for many people.G. By making just a few small changes and sticking to them, we can add a few years to our life.第三部分：英语知识运用（满分45分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑（涂卡上41-60）。One day, my

48、father drove his employer to another city for a business meeting. On the outskirts（郊区）of town, they 41 for a sandwich lunch. While they ate, several boys playing in the street passed by their 42 . One of the boys limped（跛行）Looking more closely, my fathers boss 43 that the boy had a clubfoot（畸形足）He s

49、tepped out of the car and 44 the boy, saying that he was able to help get that foot fixed. The young boy was 45 .The businessman wrote down the boys name before the boy joined his friends down the street.The man 46 and said to my father, “Woody, the boys name is Jimmy. Find out where he 47 and do yo

50、ur best to get his parents 48 to let him have his foot operated on. Ill pay all the costs.” They finished their sandwiches and went on their 49 . It didnt take long for my father to 50 Jimmys house, a small one that needed paint and repair. For almost an hour, my father 51 explained the plan to Jimm

51、ys parents. 52 , they looked at each other. When my father 53 they still werent quite sure about the generous offer from an unknown benefactor (捐助者).Later, my fathers employer got in touch with the local government with a 54 to send someone to Jimmys home to 55 the family that this was a lawful offe

52、r. Soon, with permission papers signed, my father took Jimmy to an excellent 56 in another state. After five operations, his limp disappeared.His parents watched in 57 as the returned boy stepped lightly toward them. They still could not 58 that a man they had never seen would pay a large sum of mon

53、ey to have a foot corrected for their son.The 59 benefactor was Mr. Henry Ford, the founder of the Ford Motor Company. He always said its more fun to do something for people 60 they dont know who did it.41. A. waited B. paid C. prepared D. stopped42. A. car B. town C. office D. restaurant43. A. thou

54、ght B. observed C. doubted D. worried44. A. took care of B. got hold of C. hung out with D. caught up with45. A. delighted B. satisfied C. interested D. relaxed46. A. laughed B. apologized C. returned D. nodded47. A. plays B. studies C. lives D. stays48. A. determination B. permission C. help D. pla

55、n49. A. chat B. ride C. meeting D. holiday50. A. build B. decorate C. paint D. find51. A. patiently B. briefly C. proudly D. calmly52. A. Confused B. Excited C. Ashamed D. Tired53. A. visited B. finished C. refused D. left54. A. purpose B. decision C. request D. promise55. A. warn B. remind C. argue

56、 D. convince56. A. hotel B. hospital C. school D. store57. A. anger B. fear C. amazement D. disappointment58. A. agree B. admit C. prove D. believe59. A. secret B. polite C. humorous D. cautious60. A. until B. when C. unless D. whom第卷（共60分）第三部分：英语知识运用第二节 语法填空 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上

57、下文连贯的要求，在空格处填人一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空（不多于3个词），并将答案填写在答题纸的相应位置上。Wang Peng felt very frustrated when he saw none of his regular customers 61_ (eat) in his restaurant. In his opinion, 62_ could be better than his fried, mutton kebabs, fatty pork or his sugary cola. Who won his customers? 63_ (curious) dr

58、ove him into Yong Huis newly-opened 64_ (slim) restaurant and was amazed at the menu there: raw vegetables, fruit and water. It was obvious 65_ Yong Hui was telling 66_ when promising to make the customers thinner. In order to win his customers back, he went to the library to do some research, 67_ s

59、howed Yong Huis menu didnt give the customers energy-giving food. 68_ finding out the weakness of Yong Huis menu, Wang Peng wrote his own sign, saying “Energy-giving food served”. In fact, there was weakness in Wang Pengs menus, too. Food at his restaurant contains too much fat. So 69_ only solution

60、 is to combine the two menus together to provide a 70_ (balance) menu with food full of energy and fibre.第四部分：写作（共三节，满分45分）第一节 单词拼写（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）71. In the USA, Columbus Day is in memory of the _ (到达)of Christopher Columbus in the New World.72. Some people might win _ (奖) for their farm produce

61、.73. The secretary _(提醒) the manager that the director would come in five minutes.74. People are grateful because their food is _ (收集，聚集) for the winter and the agricultural work is over.75. On Mid-autumn Day, Chinese people often _ (欣赏；钦佩) the moon and enjoy mooncakes.76. Take part in physical exer

62、cise to build up your _（体力）. 77. I stopped worrying and started advertising the _ (好处；利益) of my food.78. She did not look happy but _ (怒视，瞪) him.79. Your time is _ (有限的), so dont waste it living someone elses life.80. People who hold different religious _ (信仰) should respect each other.第二节 短文改错（共10小

63、题；每小题1分，满分10分）文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（)，并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（ )划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1.每处错误及修改均仅限一词；2.只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。Dear Mr White,I am writing tell you a piece of good news. Last week our school hold a Spoken English Competition. I stood out in th

64、e competition and won a first place. In my view, it is your kind help which has helped me gain the achievement. During your spare time, you often spent such much time helping me with your spoken English that I made rapid progress. In the competition, I followed your advices on how to behave, which l

65、ed to my success. Im grateful to you for your help and decide that I will make up more efforts and try to make great progress in the future.Im looking forward to hear from you soon. Yours sincerely, Li Hua第三节 书面表达（满分25分）假设你是李华，你的美国笔友Peter曾表示希望来中国教书。你校现需招聘外教，请给他写封信，告知招聘信息。内容主要包括：1. 教授课程：英语口语、英语写作、今日英

66、国(Britain Today)、今日美国(America Today)等。2. 授课对象：高中生（至少有两年英语基础）。3. 工作量：每周12学时，任选两门课; 担任学生英语俱乐部或英语校报顾问（advisor to）。注意：1. 字数100左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3. 开头语已为你写好。Dear Peter,I remember you told me you were interested in teaching in China. _Best wishes.Yours,Li Hua高一年级3月月考 英语试题 参考答案听力: 15 BAACA 610 BCABB 11

67、15 ACBCA 1620 BBBAC阅读理解: 21-23 BDC 24-27 AADB 28-31 DCAC 32-35 BCAC 36-40 GCDAE完形填空: 41-45 DABDA 46-50 CCBBD 51-55 AADCD 56-60 BCDAB语法填空: 61. would eat 62. nothing 63. Curiosity 64. slimming 65. that 66. lies. 67. which 68. After 69. the 70. balanced 单词拼写：71-75 arrival awards reminded gathered admir

68、e 76-80 strength benefits glared limited beliefs 短文改错：Dear Mr White,I am writing tell you a piece of good news. Last week our school hold a Spoken English to heldCompetition. I stood out in the competition and won a first place. In my view, it is your kind help the which has helped me gain the achie

69、vement. During your spare time, you often spent such much that so time helping me with your spoken English that I made rapid progress. In the competition, I my followed your advices on how to behave, which led to my success. Im grateful to you for your advicehelp and decide that I will make up more

70、efforts and try to make great progress in the future. greater Im looking forward to hear from you soon. hearing Yours sincerely, Li Hua书面表达：Dear Peter,I remember you told me you were interested in teaching in China. Our school now is looking for a native-speaker to teach some courses to senior high

71、students. If you come, you can choose two of the following four courses: Speaking, Writing, Britain Today and America Today, and teach 12 hours a week. The students who are going to take these courses have at least two years of English learning experiences. Besides teaching, you will also work as an

72、 advisor to the students English club or the English newspaper of our school. Please let me know if you are interested and if you have any other questions, Id be more than happy to help.Best wishes.Li Hua附：听力录音材料(Text 1)M: Since its the rush hour, how about taking the underground?W: OK. Its faster a

73、nd there will be less chance of a traffic jam.(Text 2)M: Excuse me, whats the time now? Im going to pick up my aunt at the computer centre at 9:15.W: Oh, my watch says its five minutes to nine.(Text 3)W: Did you go to the cinema last Saturday?M: Yes, I saw Terminator 3: Rise o f the Machines. The ac

74、ting was excellent.(Text 4)W: Excuse me, is there a theatre nearby, please?M: Yes, there is. Go down this street and turn right when you see a post office. Walk for about ten minutes and then youll see a hotel. There is a theatre beside it.(Text 5)M: Have you heard about the worlds first flying car?

75、W: Yes. It made its first flight in 2009 and it is said that it can travel 400 miles through the air on a single tank of gas.(Text 6)W: Peter, its time for you to have supper. Peter, cant you hear?M: I am sorry, and what?W: You know sometimes I think you play computer games too much.M: Oh, I only pl

76、ay them after I finish my homework.W: Are you serious?M: Oh, well, sometimes I play games, but I usually read the latest news on the Internet.W: And you always have dinner in front of the screen. Its very bad for your health and study.(Text 7)M: Hello Betty, this is Dennis.W: Oh, hi. How are you?M:

77、Not so well, Im afraid. Thats why Im calling you. about this afternoon Were supposed to go to watch the play Pygmalion, right?W: Yes, the tickets have been booked. I just have to call and confirm it.M: But Im afraid I cant make it, Betty. Ive got a cold. And since its windy today, I dont want to ris

78、k getting worse. Ive got an important meeting tomorrow. So, well have to cancel it.W: I see.M: Im really sorry. We could arrange something for next week.W: Oh well. Please give me a call on Monday and well talk.M: I will(Text 8)M: You want to see me about my grades, Ms Lain?W: Yes, sit down, Paul. N

79、ow some of your teachers have told me that you are not doing well with your studies. Is the work too difficult?M: The work isnt hard. Its just that I dont have much time to study these days. Besides being on the school soccer team, Im also doing a part-time job and volunteering at the Students Cente

80、r.W: Well Paul, you probably just have to manage your time better. Tell me about your schedule.M: Well, I get up at about 8:00 and start classes at 9:00.W: When do you volunteer at the Students Center?M: From noon to one. I hardly even have time to eat my lunch.W: And you have soccer practice after

81、school? M: Every day. I have soccer practice from three to four and then work at the supermarket from five to eight.W: So you do your homework after that?M: I watch TV for a while, you know, the Winter Olympic Games are too attractive, and then do my homework from eleven to oneW: One oclock in the m

82、orning? Paul, youd better stop playing soccer or stop working. Your school work is more important.M: But I love soccer, Ms Lain. I guess I have to quit my job.(Text 9)W: Hi, Fred. Where have you been?M: Ive been to the library and borrowed some books about George Bernard Shaw. Whats wrong?W: I thoug

83、ht youd been to the post office. Did you notice the money I left on the desk?M: Yes, $ 10 altogether. But I didnt know what it was for.W: Didn t you see the note I left you with the money?M: Note? What note? I didnt see any note.W: Really? I left the money with a note saying I wanted you to go to th

84、e post office and get some envelopes and stamps for me. I also put the ink bottle on them in case they might not draw your attention.M: I see now. Why cant you go and get them yourself? The post office is only about 30 minutes walk from here. We often walk there after supper.W: Of course I know how

85、far it is from school. I cant go there myself because Im very busy doing some chemistry experiments in the lab.(Text 10)Tom Smith went to Canada for a holiday. He stayed there for several months and then came home again. Some of his friends visited him a few days after he got back. “I had a very dan

86、gerous trip while I was in Canada,” Tom said to them. “I wanted to see a friend of mine in the country but the bad weather made me very late. So I was still traveling through a forest in a sleigh when about twenty wolves began to follow my sleigh”.“What did you do?” one of Toms friends asked.“When t

87、he wolves got very near,” Tom answered, “I put up my gun and shot the first wolf. Then all the other wolves stopped and ate it, so our sleigh got away from them for a few minutes.”“Then they finished their meal, and I heard them coming again. After a few minutes I saw them running among the trees on

88、ce more. They came nearer again, and then I shot another of them, and the others stopped once more to eat it.”“The same thing happened again and again, and my horses became more and more tired and ran slower and slower until, after about two hours, only one wolf was still alive and following us.”“Wasnt it too fat to run?” one of his friends asked.