请先阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入相应空白处的最佳选项。
I was so excited after I had found the holiday in the guidebook. It said, “Enjoy a week of sightseeing in one of Europe’s most beautiful cities 1staying at one of its best hotels. ” Now I wasn’t so sure. I had waited fif minutes at reception (前台) when I 2and now the shower in my room wasn’t working. I called hotel reception.
“Hello. This is Room 308. There isn’t any 3 in my bathroom. ”
“Are you sure?”
“Of course I’m sure!“I’ll 4our hotel engineer at once. ”
An hour later, the engineer came to look at the shower. He hit the pipes (管子) a few times and looked5 . “Sorry, but I cannot fix it today. Maybe, tomorrow.” Then he6his hand. I couldn’t believe it! He wanted a tip (小费) for doing 7! I was very angry. But suddenly, I had a better idea.8, I gave the engineer a few coins. He hadn’t fixed my shower but he had taught me something about staying in his country. Two minutes later I was at the reception desk. I explained the problem to the receptionist (接待员) and he replied, “Sorry. This is a 9 situation, but what can we do?” I knew exactly what to do. I gave the hotel manager a very large tip. Fif minutes later I 10 into Room 405. It was twice the size of Room 308, it had a wonderful view (景色) of the city, a comfortable bed and, most importantly, there was water in the bathroom.
1. A. since B. while C. after D. before
2. A. arrived B. passed C. left D. stopped
3. A. toothpaste B. water C. shampoo D. soap
4. A. send B. catch C. trouble D. bring
5. A. proud B. worried C. angry D. excited
6. A. put up B. cleaned up C. took back D. held out
7. A. nothing B. anything C. something D. everything
8. A. Seriously B. Especially C. Quickly D. Luckily
9. A. helpful B. perfect C. terrible D. busy
10. A. broke B. looked C. rushed D. moved