1. (2020八上·金华月考) 阅读下面的短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个恰当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。

Beauty is never far away. It is by your side. I saw one of the most beautiful (thing) three days ago.

On the early morning of that day, it rained (heavy). I took the bus to the library (get) some CDs. I thought no one would go to the library on such bad day. But when I arrived, I saw (hundred) of readers. They waited outside the library its opening. And I found most of (they) were kids. I was surprised. I asked one of the kids," You get up early and get wet outside of the library, don't you feel tired?" The child said with (confident),"I love reading. is enjoyable for us to read books. The (much) we read, the better we will be. I am sure that the books are worth my time."

I was very moved by his answer. His words let me read more books.