Question

As I held my father’s hands one night, I couldn’t help but notice their calluses(老茧）and roughness. His hands tell the story of his life as a   36    , including all his struggles.

      One summer, I remember, a drought hit Ontario, turning it into a   37 desert. On one of those hot mornings I was picking sweet corn with my dad to fill the last   38   from the grocery store. Fifty dozen was all we needed, which _39___ took twenty minutes. That morning, however, the process didn’t   40 quickly. After forty minutes of aimlessly walking in the field, we   41 needed twenty dozen. I was completely ___42_ and angry. Dropping the basket heavily, I declared, “If the store wants its last twenty dozen, they can pick it themselves” Dad    43 . “Just think, my little girl, only ten dozen left for each of us and then we’re   44   .” Such is Dad----whatever problem he    45 , he never gives up.

       46 , the disastrous effects of the drought were felt all over our county. It was a challenging time for everyone,   47 Dad remained optimistic. He  48  to be grateful for other things like good health and food on our plate. Only then did I truly begin to    49  Dad and his faith that guided us through the hard times.

      Dad is also a living example of real    50    . From dawn to dusk, he walks countless hours to   51     our family. He always puts our happiness   52    his own, and never fails to cheer me on at my sports games  53  his exhaustion after long days. His loving and selfless nature has inspired me to become more sympathetic and    54  putting others first.

      Dad, the life   55  I have learned from you will stay with me forever. You are my father, teacher, friend and, most importantly, my hero.

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

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

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

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

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

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

42.   A. surprised                  B. frustrated       C. nervous                D. frightened

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Answer 1

36~40 DABBC    41~45ABADC     46~50 BDABD    51~55 AADDB