题目内容
Just One Drink
There’s a small cross by the side of Highway 128, near the town of Boonville. If this cross could 1 , it would tell you this sad story:
Seven years ago my brother, Michael, was on a friend’s farm. They decided to go out for dinner. Joe arrived and 2 to drive—after just one drink.
3 , the four friends traveled the winding road. They didn’t know 4 it would end—nobody did. Suddenly, they changed their direction and swerved(拐进) into the 5 lane, colliding with a(n) 6 car.
Back home we were watching E.T. on video in front of a warm fire. Then we went to bed. At 2:00 A.M. a police officer 7 my mom with the 8 news. Michael had been killed.
In the morning, I found my mother and sister 9 . I stood there, 10 . “What’s wrong?” I asked, 11 my sleepy eyes.
Mom took a deep 12 . “Come here …”
Thus began a difficult and tiring journey through grief(忧伤), where all roads lead to nowhere. It still 13 to remember that day.
The 14 thing that helps is telling my story, hoping you will remember it if you are 15 to get into a car with someone who has had a drink—even just 16 drink.
Joe chose the road to 17 . He was convicted of manslaughter(过失杀人) and served time. 18 , the real punishment is living with the consequences of his actions. He left us with a(n) 19 in our hearts that will never go away, a nightmare that will haunt him—and us—for the rest of our lives. And a small 20 by the side of Highway 128.
(Dedicated with love to the memory of Michael Laddish)
1.A.laugh B.hear C.talk D.walk
2.A.abandoned B.wondered C.volunteered D.provided
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4.A.how B.where C.when D.what
5.A.correct B.wrong C.opposite D.wide
6.A.riding B.oncoming C.carrying D.driving
7.A.woke B.threatened C.comforted D.arose
8.A.accurate B.shocking C.expected D.doubtful
9.A.whispering B.complaining C.crying D.cursing
10.A.disappointed B.confused C.desperate D.motivated
11.A.closing B.rubbing C.sticking D.appealing
12.A.breath B.chance C.joke D.look
13.A.wounds B.injures C.hurts D.senses
14.A.only B.lucky C.just D.useful
15.A.attached B.encouraged C.forced D.acquired
16.A.little B.much C.few D.one
17.A.nowhere B.anywhere C.somewhere D.everywhere
18.A.Meanwhile B.However C.Therefore D.But
19.A.hole B.hope C.space D.ache
20.A.car B.mark C.cross D.graveyard
1-10 C C D B C B A B C B
11-20 B A C A B D A B D C
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1. I really don't have the money...
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2. Yeah, ok, but I really don't have the time...
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A. Now, you might think something like this: |
B. This of course applies to all fields, not just the work related ones. |
C. All these possibilities in your everyday life will help solve the following problems: |
D. And shut of the TV a little earlier and start reading this week. |
F. Cut down on the TV at night by just one hour.
G. In a word, more recommendations on books will help you find good books.