When nine-year-old Buddy awakened on that Saturday before dawn,there was almost two feet of snow on the ground. However,he wasn't about to let a little 1  weather keep him from a most important job. Buddy had just become an altar boy(祭坛侍者) , and had been 2 to get to the church before 6 a.m.

   When Buddy came downstairs,his mother had just 3  . “The roads haven’t been 4,honey ,” she said,looking out at the 5 deserted street. “I can't drive you to church — we’d get 6 . Maybe you’d better stay home."

   “No,Mom." Buddy was 7 . After all,a promise was a promise. “I can 8 , honest. It’ 11 be fun."

   Buddy's mother looked 9 . It was almost two miles to church. But,their little town was 10 and safe. What harm could possibly come to her 11 ? And she was proud that he took his 12 so seriously. “Well...” she smiled. “Be sure to put on 13 clothes."

    At first,since his route was downhill,breaking a path through the new snow was 14 . It seemed like a winter wonderland (仙境)all quiet and clean. But as Buddy 15 walking,the drifts (雪堆) seemed higher and higher. His legs began to 16 . He hoped to reach the church so someone there would help him 17 ,and sit him near a heater to warm his quickly-freezing fingers and toes.

   18,Buddy came to the front of the church. He found that the snow on the church stairs was 19 undisturbed. He was the first one there. Although he was extremely 20 and his legs shook from pushing through the drifts,he felt proud of himself.

1. A. changeable   B. bad   C. uncertain   D. wet

2. A. asked   B. encouraged   C. advised   D. taught

3. A. called back   B. settled down   C. given in   D. got up

4. A. built   B. repaired   C. widened   D. cleared

5. A. dirty   B. crowded   C. dark   D. strange

6. A. stuck   B. cold   C. weak   D. lost

7. A. excited   B. firm   C. nervous   D. surprised

8. A. drive   B. stay   C. walk   D. wait

9. A. frightened   B. curious   C. doubtful   D. painful

10. A. beautiful   B. peaceful   C. clean   D. quiet

11. A. son   B. family   C. daughter   D. friend

12. A. honor   B. responsibilities   C. interest   D. chances

13. A. pretty   B. comfortable   C. warm   D. special'

14. A. difficult   B. easy   C. boring   D. fun

15. A. kept   B. stopped   C. enjoyed   D. hated

16. A. move   B. bend   C. work   D. ache

17. A. around   B. away   C. in   D. on

18. A. Immediately   B. Gradually   C. Finally   D. Suddenly

19. A. roughly   B. completely   C. usually   D. naturally

20. A. tired   B. afraid   C. patient   D. careful

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