高中英语语法填空:短文题型能力练习 Test 11

The man stroked the Cat on his lap and sighed. The Cat opened his eyes, purred and looked up at the Man. A tear 　61　 (roll) down the Man's cheek and landed on the Cat's forehead. The Cat gave him a 　62　 (slight) annoyed look.

“Why do you cry, Man?” the Cat asked. “Because you can't bear the thought of losing me? Because you think you can never replace me?” The Man nodded “yes.”

“And 　63　 do you think I'll be when I leave you?” the Cat asked. The Man shrugged 　64　 (help). “Close your eyes, Man,” the Cat said. The Man gave him a 　65　 ( question) look, but did as he was told.

“What color are my eyes and fur?” the Cat asked. “Your eyes are gold and your fur is a rich, warm brown,” the Man replied.

“And where is it 　66　 you most often see me?” asked the Cat. “I see you...on the kitchen windowsill watching the birds...on my favorite chair...on my desk 　67　 (lie) on the papers I need...on the pillow next to my head at night.” “Then, 　68　 you wish to see me, all you must do is close your eyes,” said the Cat.

“Close your eyes again,” the Cat said. “Now lick your hand.” The Man widened his eyes in surprise.

“Just do it,” the Cat said. “Lick your hand, think 　69　 me in all my familiar places, think about all the pieces of string.”

The Man felt foolish, licking his hand, but he did as he was told. He discovered what a cat must know, that licking a paw is very calming and allows one to think more clearly. He continued licking and the corners of his mouth turned upward into the first smile he had shown in days. He waited for the Cat to tell him to stop, and when he didn't, he opened his eyes. The Cat's eyes were closed. The Man stroked the 　70　 (warmly), brown fur, but the Cat was gone.