8. A. neighborhood B. familyC. school D. grade

7. A. so B. if C. then D. because

6. A. sixth B. seventh C. eighth D. ninth

5. A. able B. sorry C. glad D. afraid

4. A. either B. too C. though D. yet

3. A. after B. before C. during D. till

7. as quickly as意为“尽快地” 内容来自

　(Keys： 1. D 2. C 3. B 4. A 5. C6. D 7. A)

6.由上文的The fire spread very quickly,可知大火无法控制了。

5.根据上下文可知她走上甲板去看看能不能帮忙做点儿什么。