An old saying says that near neighbors are better than relatives far off. I never had that feeling ____ I got to visit my grandfather in the countryside.

It was quite beautiful. And ____ of the roads are narrow in the mountains. I walked through them and breathed in the fresh air. I saw planted corn everywhere, and dogs were ___ in front of the house.

My father and I visited the house my grandparents live in. My grandfather told me that two families lived here. I saw a(n) ____ neighbor, who was over 90, sitting outside their house.

In fact, our real ____ was to visit this old couple. Though their house was wet and dark, it reminded my father of his sweet childhood memories. When he was a kid, the neighbors ________ him to cut paper, climb trees and recognize plants. They ____ gave him candies and apples. Now, they were getting older, and my father wanted to thank them.

When they saw me, they quickly stood up with a smile and greeted me. I gave them a warm smile back and ____ their questions patiently. They handed me a few candies just like they had to my father a long time ago.

Later, my grandfather remembered the stories of the ____, and the two neighbors laughed happily together. These things made me think of the warm relationships ____ people. We don’t have ties of blood with these neighbors, but they still seem like family. It inspires(激励) me to help and care for others more.

1.A. since B. because C. until D. although

2.A. all B. both C. neither D. either

3.A. dancing B. arguing C. crying D. lying

4.A. old B. strange C. young D. angry

5.A. purpose B. secret C. value D. choice

6.A. offered B. required C. taught D. allowed

7.A. seldom B. always C. never D. hardly

8.A. chose B. prepared C. answered D. expressed

9.A. future B. present C. moment D. past

10.A. across B. through C. between D. among

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