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I 完型填空 The battle was followed by a terrible storm. Therefore, it wasn’t until October 26 that Vice. Admiral(海军中将)Collingwood was 36 to send off his report to Britain 37 the victory and Nelson’s death. He chose 38 the task one of the smallest ships in his fleet. Pickle, 39_ by Captain Lapenotiere. In spite of 40 winds and rough seas. Pickle made the 41 of more than 1, 000 miles in just over eight days, 42 Falmouth on the morning of November 4. From there, Captain Lapenotiere 43 a fast post chaise(轻便马车)to London, traveling 44 for 37 hours. He reached the Admiralty in Whitehall at 1 a. m. on Wednesday, November 6-less than 11 days after he had 45 Colingwood. Most of the officials had gone to bed 46 , but the secretary was still 47 in the famous Board Room. Lapenotiete hurried in and 48 the report whit the simple words; “Sir, we have gained a great victory. But we have 49 Lord Nelson.” Copies of the report were quickly made and 50 to the prime Minister and King George 111. A special edition of a 51 was rushed out and delivered all over the country. The atmosphere of public 52 for the victory was weakened by widespread sorrow for the 53 of Nelson. As one poet later wrote; “The victory of Trafalgar was _54 ,indeed, with the usual forms of rejoicing(欢庆), 55 they were without joy.” 36.A.eager B. anxious C. able D. sure 37.A.announcing B. telling C. mentioning D. warning 38.A.with B. from C. for D. among 39.A.seated B. brought C. owned D. led 40.A.stong B. weak C. warm D. light 41.A.leaving for
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