There were several special people in my life. One was my Oma. "Oma" is German for grandmother. In my memory, she was strong, kind and tall.

In 2003, when we were on the beach in Florida she said she felt ______, so she went back home and saw her _____. After some tests he told her that she had leukemic (白血病).

Oma was told she had several days to ______. With courage, she ______ to fight the disease until the very end. She never complained, no matter how much ______ she was suffering (遭受).

When it was clear that the doctors could not cure (治愈) her, they ______ her home. During the last few months of her life I was able to spend a lot of ______ with her. She would even ______ me with my homework. Oma had been a teacher for many years. And she always ______ me to be a good student.

Oma survived (活下来) the long winter, and ______, when spring arrived, she was happy to see it and enjoyed a few days outside in her wheelchair in the warm sunshine. This was one of our last ______ together.

Oma said to my mom one beautiful day that she felt she could not ______ much longer. My mom ______ that the time was near, and she took Oma to the hospital. A few days later, Oma passed away.

Oma's taught me a lot. She was the ______ person I have ever known. ______ I have difficulties, I think of Oma and everything she went through. The doctors just gave her several days to live, and she stretched (延伸) it to nine months. She is the person that I will always admire and remember.

1.A.calm B.lonely C.awake D.ill

2.A.student B.doctor C.worker D.professor

3.A.treat B.recover C.wait D.live

4.A.refused B.decided C.remembered D.pretended

5.A.pain B.risk C.pity D.worry

6.A.sent B.invited C.shouted D.left

7.A.trouble B.money C.time D.energy

8.A.save B.help C.tell D.educate

9.A.forced B.allowed C.encouraged D.begged

10.A.suddenly B.finally C.gradually D.immediately

11.A.moments B.choices C.events D.challenges

12.A.go by B.go back C.go up D.go on

13.A.imagined B.realized C.regretted D.reminded

14.A.luckiest B.cleverest C.strongest D.gentlest

15.A.Whenever B.Wherever C.Whatever D.However

A survey has been conducted by a travel agency these days. It asked students at senior high schools to name some E1. cities they like best and give their reasons. The followings are the top four on the list.

Venice in Italy was c2. because it is one of the most romantic cities. It is special because of its beautiful canals and bridges. Newly married honeymoon couples love to go for a ride in a gondola which is the s3. of Venice. In the past, Venice was an important port. Marco Polo left from there when he travelled to China in 1271. It was also a great artistic centre during the Renaissance.

The capital of Spain, Madrid is situated in the centre of the country. Madrid is famous for its art galleries. Its famous museum has one of the world’s biggest art c4. and paintings by Picasso are exhibited at the Reina Sofia. Many people are attracted to Madrid for its exciting nightlife. But the city is well-known with young people because it is home to the Real Madrid soccer team and its star players.

London is the capital and largest city of the United Kingdom. Its many historical landmarks, including the Tower of London and Buckingham Palace, are visited by millions of tourists. But London is also an exciting modern city and a great entertainment centre. A lot of plays, concerts, musicals and operas are c5.and performed in the theaters of the West End.

The Italian capital, Rome, is one of the worlds’ richest historical cities. The ancient city was the capital of the Roman Empire and tourists are e6.attracted by ancient monuments. Its most famous landmark is the Colosseum, a Roman amphitheatre built in 75AD. Another attraction is the Pope’s residence, the Vatican, and its beautiful Sistine Chapel, which was painted by Renaissance artist Michelangelo.

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