四、短文还原
根据短文内容从下面方框内的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，使短文意思完整、通顺合理。一空一句。
(2023·江苏徐州) Once upon a time, all the animals were called to an early meeting. As they gathered in the public square, one of them, the chicken, was seen by her neighbours going in the opposite direction. "Hey, Chicken!
1.
"Yes, I did," replied the chicken. "2.
3.
The topic the animals would discuss was what to do with the order of the lion. The lion ordered them to give him something to eat. 4.
"
根据短文内容从下面方框内的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，使短文意思完整、通顺合理。一空一句。
(2023·江苏徐州) Once upon a time, all the animals were called to an early meeting. As they gathered in the public square, one of them, the chicken, was seen by her neighbours going in the opposite direction. "Hey, Chicken!
1.
B
" they asked. "Didn't you receive the invitation?""Yes, I did," replied the chicken. "2.
C
The thing is, I have some very important personal business that I must deal with. Now, please excuse me.3.
A
Please tell everyone at the meeting how sorry I am. Tell them that although I won't be there in body, I will certainly be there in spirit! Whatever you decide, you can count on my complete support. Bye!"The topic the animals would discuss was what to do with the order of the lion. The lion ordered them to give him something to eat. 4.
D
Then they decided that they would offer the lion just one animal. All they asked in exchange was that the lion left the other animals in peace. 5. E
They chose the chicken."
答案：1.B 2.C 3.A 4.D 5.E