Ⅶ. 阅读理解(每小题2分，共20分)

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“Mom, you won’t believe what Anna’s grandfather bought her for her birthday!” shouted Michelle.

“What?” asked Mom.

“A horse,” said Michelle. “Can I have one for my birthday?”

“No, Honey! I’m sorry but we don’t have enough money,” said Mom.

Michelle walked to her room. The phone rang (响起铃声), and Michelle answered.

“Will you get one for your birthday?” asked Anna. “We can ride them together.”

“No,” said Michelle. “Mom said we don’t have enough money.”

“Oh. Er... I have to feed Sir Charles. See you tomorrow,” said Anna.

“Maybe I can help Anna feed Sir Charles,” thought Michelle. She picked up the phone, but her mom was on the phone.

“That would be wonderful. I think she’ll enjoy the riding lessons,” said Mom.

Michelle even didn’t hear her mom walk in the room.

“Honey, I want to talk to you,” said Mom.

Michelle put the phone down. “I didn’t mean to eavesdrop. I was going to call Anna,” said Michelle.

“So you heard about the riding lessons?” asked Mom.

“Yes,” said Michelle.

“I don’t have enough money to buy a horse, but I thought you’d like to learn to ride it. Mrs. Mayberry gives lessons every Saturday. She said you and Anna could be in the same class. I know it’s not the same as having your own horse, but ...” said Mom.

“It’s better,” said Michelle.

“Why?” asked Mom.

“Anna has to feed Sir Charles every day. It takes lots of time,” said Michelle.

“So you’re satisfied?” asked Mom.

“Of course. It’s the best birthday gift ever,” said Michelle.

根据材料内容选择最佳答案。

(   ) 46. Michelle’s mom didn’t agree to buy her a horse because ______.

A. she didn’t like horses

B. a horse needed too much money

C. Michelle didn’t have time to care for a horse

D. it was dangerous for Michelle to ride a horse

(   ) 47. Sir Charles was ______.

A. a horse     B. a dog   C. Anna’s grandfather  D. Michelle’s grandfather

(   ) 48. The underlined word “eavesdrop” in the passage means “______” in Chinese.

A. 抱怨         B. 放弃 C. 偷听    D. 拒绝

(   ) 49. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Michelle didn’t like feeding horses.

B. Anna wanted Michelle to help her feed her horse.

C. Anna’s father bought her a horse for her birthday.

D. Michelle would learn to ride a horse from Mrs. Mayberry.

(   ) 50. What’s the best title of the passage?

A. A telephone call

B. Anna and Michelle

C. How to ride a horse

D. The best birthday gift