高中英语语法填空:短文题型能力练习 Test 24

高中英语语法填空:短文题型能力练习 Test 24

Once upon a time, there was an island where all the feelings lived: Happiness, Sadness, Knowledge, and all of the others, including Love. One day it was announced to the feelings that the island would sink, so all 　61　 (construct) boats and left. Except for Love.

Love was the only one who stayed. Love wanted to hold out 　62　 the last possible moment.

When the island had almost 　63　 (sink), Love decided to ask for help.

Richness was passing by Love in a grand boat. Love said,

“Richness, can you take me with you?”

Richness answered, “No, I can't. There is a lot of gold and silver in my boat. There is no place here for you.”

Love decided to ask Vanity who was also passing by in a 　64　 vessel. “Vanity, please help me!”

“I can't help you, Love. You are all wet and might damage my boat,” Vanity answered.

Sadness was close by so Love asked, “Sadness, let me go with you.”

“Oh. . . Love, I am so sad that I need to be by myself!”

Happiness passed by Love, too, but she was so happy that she did not even hear when Love called her.

　65　 , there was a voice, “Come, Love, I will take you.” It was an elder. So blessed and overjoyed, Love even forgot to ask the elder 　66　 they were going. When they arrived at dry land, the elder went her own way. 　67　 (realize) how much he owed the elder, Love asked Knowledge, another elder, “Who Helped me?”

“It was Time,” Knowledge answered.

“Time?” asked Love. “ 　68　 why did Time help me?”

Knowledge smiled with deep wisdom and answered, “Because only Time is capable 　69　 understanding how 　70　 (value) Love is.”