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2009年中考英语真题分类汇编：完形填空(4) (十六)（2009宁波） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从A、B、c、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Once, in a small village, lived a family with eight children. Two of the children loved 1 very much, but the family was so poor that it was impossible to send 2 of them to study at the art college at the same time. After many discussions, the two boys finally 3 a plan. They would toss(抛) a coin. The loser would go 4 into the mines (煤矿) and, with his earnings(赚得的钱), 5 his brother studying at the college. Then, when the brother who won the toss finished his studies, after four years, he would support the other brother studying at the 6 James won the toss and Jack went down into the mines. James worked with all his heart and his paintings were much 7 than those of most of his teachers, and by the time he 8 , he was beginning to make a lot of money for his paintings. 9 James returned, the family held a big dinner for his great success. Soon after the meal began, James 10 up from his seat to drink a toast (举杯祝酒) to his dear 11 He said, Jack, now you can go to the art college and your 12 will come true. I will take care of you. But Jack said 13 , Brother, the four years in the mines has done too much to my hands, so it' s too 14 Now I can' t even hold a glass. | 
