Question

As I held my father’s hands one night, I couldn’t help but notice their calluses(老繭）and roughness. His hands tell the story of his life as a _______, including all his struggles.

One summer, I remember, a drought (旱災(zāi)) hit Ontario, turning it into a _______desert. On one of those hot mornings I was picking sweet corn with my dad to fill the last _______from the grocery store. Fifty dozen was all we needed, which_______took twenty minutes. That morning, however, the process didn’t_______quickly. After forty minutes of aimlessly walking in the field, we_______needed twenty dozen. I was completely frustrated and _______. Dropping the basket heavily, I declared, “If the store wants its last twenty dozen, they can pick it themselves1”. Dad_________“Just think, my little girl, only ten dozen left for each of us and then we’re_______.” Such is Dad—whatever problem he ________, he never gives up.

________, the disastrous effects of the drought were felt all over our county. It was a challenging time for everyone, ________Dad remained optimistic. He________to be grateful for other things like good health and food on our plates. Only then did I truly begin to________Dad and his faith that guided us through the hard times.

Dad is also a living example of real ________. From dawn to dusk, he works countless hours to __________our family. He always puts our happiness ________his own, and never fails to cheer me on at my sports games________his exhaustion after long days. His loving and selfless nature has inspired me to become more sympathetic and ________putting others first.

Dad，the life________I have learned from you will stay with me forever. You are my father, teacher, friend and, most importantly, my hero.

1.A. teacher B. farmer C. gardener D. grocer

2.A. burning B. lively C. disappearing D. stormy

3.A. order B. form C. gap D. position

4.A. repeatedly B. finally C. normally D. really

5.A. begin B. go C. occur D. change

6.A. yet B. even C. still D. nearly

7.A. surprised B. nervous C. frightened D. angry

8.A. apologized B. laughed C. complained D. cried

9.A. lost B. gone C. done D. touched

10.A. meets with B. brings up C. works out D. thinks about

11.A. Thankfully B. Hopefully C. Strangely D. Unfortunately

12.A. or B. for C. but D. so

13.A. continued B. seemed C. happened D. aimed

14.A. face B. examine C. appreciate D. question

15.A. honesty B. pride C. friendship D. love

16.A. settle B. support C. start D. impress

17.A. after B. before C. beside D. under

18.A. in control of B. in terms of C. in spite of D. in place of

19.A. careful B. considerate C. regretful D. humorous

20.A. history B. motto C. lessons D. patterns

Answer 1