My husband has always had a huge affection for older
people and has helped out several elderly friends in the past. Mr. Dave 16
the same lake as my husband John for over 15 years.A friendship 17 but when
Mrs. Dave died five years ago, it left Mr. Dave 18 .
So John took Mr. Dave fishing with him every time he went. Mr. Dave was very 19 for
80 years old and never tired of being with John.
A few years later Mr. Dave had a stroke(中风)that paralyzed(麻痹)his right
side.He lost his speech and was 20 a
nursing home. Restricted to his bed and unable to 21 , Mr. Dave
began to suffer from 22 .
This almost broke John’s heart. He finally got 23 from
the nursing home to take Mr. Dave out for a ride.They
were both 24 to be together again but it was
very painful for Mr. Dave to be 25 into John’s
truck. Because he was paralyzed on one side. The 26 of
that side pulled heavily on his good side.
John had gotten his truck a year earlier, a real
cowboy Cadillac, 27 was the truck of his dreams.
But one day he 28 it so he could buy a van(厢式货车)that was 29 for a wheelchair.
The van isn’t sporty or fast but it surely 30 Mr.
Dave’s pain on their outings.
John has made a 31 fishing
rod that Mr. Dave can use, 32 they still go
fishing together. Even though Mr. Dave can’t 33 , he
has led the nursing home staff to believe John is his son. I don’t know anyone
who would 34 their prized possession to help a
friend. I hope he can be an example for others to take similar steps to 35
those who are in need.
1. A.swam B.played C.fished D.visited
2. A.destroyed B.developed C.disappeared D.increased
3. A.disabled B.sleepless C.homeless D.alone
4. A.happy B.energetic C.proud D.powerful
5. A.put into B.kept away C.locked in D.picked up
6. A.sleep B.communicate C.eat D.think
7. A.weakness B.starvation C.depression D.pressure
8. A.donation B.support C.mercy D.permission
9. A.sad B.excited C.desperate D.lucky
10. A.lifted B.invited C.led D.pushed
11. A.pain B.flesh C.strength D.weight
12. A.that B.which C.what D.it
13. A.fixed B.repaired C.remade D.sold
14. A.created B.equipped C.changed D.decorated
15. A.overcomes B.removes C.reduces D.relaxes
16. A.expensive B.beautiful C.strong D.special
17. A.but B.or C.so D.and
18. A.walk B.talk C.escape D.hear
19. A.give up B.put away C.hand in D.keep off
20. A.impress B.help C.cure D.comfort