北京四中2007-2008学年度第一学期初三年级首次月考
完形填空(B)
Franks and Sue are married and have two young children. Frank is a taxi driver in New York City, one of the best cities in the world to be a taxi driver in, and also one of the worst. It's one of the best because you never have to wait long for passengers, and taxi costs a lot, so you can make 35 money. It's one's the worst because the traffic is heavy, and everyone is in a hurry.
When Frank and Sue got married, they thought she would stay home. and take care of the children, and he would make the money to pay the 36 . But that's not the way it is. Food, clothing and their new houses cost more than he 37 . Sue has to work, too. She's a teacher's aide at ES. 63 in Manhattan.
Since both of them work, Frank and Sue share the housework. "That's the way it should be," Sue says, "38 some of my friends work fill time and their husbands don't do any housework.
Frank does all of the cooking, and I keep the house clean and wash the clothes." Frank had never cooked in his life. The first night he tried, he burned the rice, and the chicken didn't taste 39 . Frank and Sue still laugh about his first diner. He’ll never be a great cook, but he's improving fast. He likes to cook spaghetti and meatballs, and they taste very good. Learning to cook was difficult for Frank, but now he thinks it's fun.
When Frank cooks, Sue washes the dishes and he wipes them. Although he likes to cook, he hates to 40 dishes. That's why he wants to buy a dishwasher. Sue also thinks it's a good idea, but they don't have any extra money now. When they finish the dishes and the children are in bed, Frank and Sue read, watch TV, or talk. It's the only time during the day they have the chance to enjoy a little peace and quiet. Their work and their children don't leave them much time for themselves.
35. A. easy B. quick C. big D. good
36. A. bills B. meals C. houses D. clothing
37. A. has B. makes C. tries D. takes
38. A. and B. though C. but D. because
39. A. right B. delicious C. nice D. great
40. A. wash B. buy C. do D. dry
