My grandpa always tells me that people who laugh at their own mistakes will get others to

laugh along. Yesterday, I learned that he is ___16___.

   "Stay in line," Mrs Martin said. I looked at the long line, ___17___ that there would still be pizza (比萨饼). When I reached the front, I looked at the choices. I could only see chicken, fish and mashed potatoes (土豆泥). I could hear the sad noise of my ___18___ stomach.

   Then, out of the comer of my eye, I saw the ___19___ piece of beef pizza. I got so excited.

   "Beef pizza, please," I said politely. Mrs Martin handed me the pizza. I took the paper plate (碟子) so ___20___ that the pizza fell out. I wanted to ___21___ it, but it landed on the mashed potatoes. My face started burning. All I could hear were ___22___ from some kids in line.

   As I looked at the upside-down pizza, I heard Mrs Martin's voice. "Maria, would you like some mashed potatoes to go with your pizza?" I replied in a/an ___23___ voice, "Of course." Mrs Martin put the mashed potato pizza on my plate with an encouraging smile. I suddenly ___24___ and relaxed. I looked around laughing, and we all laughed together.

   I never really believed my grandpa until I saw others laughing with me. The laughing made me feel ___25___ instead of just silly.

16.

A．

funny

B．

right

C．

clever

D．

joyful

17.

A．

believing

B．

worrying

C．

hoping

D．

knowing

18.

A．

silly

B．

active

C．

strong

D．

empty

I9.

A．

last

B．

best

C．

largest

D．

cheapest

20.

A．

quietly

B．

quickly

C．

politely

D．

carefully

21.

A．

catch

B．

eat

C．

buy

D．

throw

22.

A．

excuses

B．

cheers

C．

laughs

D．

thanks

23.

A．

angry

B．

nervous

C．

sweet

D．

sleepy

24.

A．

woke

B．

agreed

C．

understood

D．

forgot

25.

A．

hurt

B．

helpless

C．

proud

D．

good