In 1971, a young man who grew up very poor was travelling across the country, trying to make a new __36__ for himself. Along the way, he had __37__ run out of money and was forced to spend the night in his car. This    38    until one morning, after a week of sleeping in his car, he walked    39    into a restaurant and ordered a big breakfast.

After eating his first good meal in    40  , he found himself    41  to the waiter, telling him he had lost his    42 . The waiter, who was also the owner, walked    43   the chair where the young man had been sitting. He bent down,   44    a $20 bill that looked    45  it had fallen on the floor and said, “Son, you must have    46  this,” the owner said. The young man couldn’t believe his    47  ! He quickly paid for the breakfast, left a    48 , bought gas with the change, and headed West.

On the way out of town, he began to understand    49  the fellow did. Maybe nobody dropped the money    50  . “Maybe that fellow just knew I was    51  and he helped me in a way that didn’t __52__ me.” Right then he made a promise to help others if he could.

Later, he worked very hard and became a rich man. Now, he lives near Kansas City. Each year he    53   thousands of dollars. He is known as the “Secret Santa” because at   54  time each year, he personally hands money out to those on the streets and at hospitals. “I’ve lived the story, so I know it certainly more blessed（带来快乐的） to give than to ___55__, because it comes back to you many many times over,” he says. “It restores some faith in humanity.”

14.A. what            B how           C. where              D. that

A Love Note To My Mom

When I was a little girl, I would often follow you as you modeled (做模特) for fashion magazine. It was years later that I finally understood what role modeling    in your life. I know little that you were      every penny you earned to go to        school.

I cannot thank you enough for   you told me one autumn afternoon when I was nine. After finishing my homework, I wandered into the dining room where you were buried    piles of law books. I was      .Why were you doing what I do—memorizing textbooks and studying for     ? When you said you were in law school, I was more puzzled. I didn’t know Moms      be lawyers too. You smiled and said,“In life, you can do anything you want to do.”

Though I was young, your words kept      in my ears. I watched as you faced the      of completing your studies, starting companies with Dad, while still being a      and a Mom of five kids. I was tired just watching you      . With your wise words in my       mind, I suddenly felt free to dream. My whole world     . I set out to live my life filled with      , seeing endless possibilities for personal achievements.

Your words became my motto. I      found myself in the position of being either the first (woman doctor in Maryland Rotary)       one of the few women (top medical reporters) in my field. I gained strength every time I said , “Yes, I’ll try that.”

 Encouraged by your      , I have forged ahead (毅然前行) with my life’s journey, less afraid to make mistakes, and       meeting each challenge. You did it, and now I’m      it. Sorry, got to run. So much to do, so many dreams to live.

1.A. found         B.played   C.kept       D.provided

2.A. saving         B.making   C.giving     D.receiving

3.A. business     B.fashion  C.law         D.medical

4.A. what  B.that        C.which     D.where

5.A. at       B.to  C.upon      D.under

6.A. pleased      B.worried C.puzzled  D.disappointed

7.A.role    B.tests       C.positions         D.shows

8.A.must   B.ought to          C.need      D.could

9.A.ringing         B.floating  C.falling     D.beating

10.A.choices     B.chances C.challenges      D.changes

11.A. professor          B. doctor  C.reporter         D.model

12.A.in danger  B.in action         C.in trouble       D.in charge

13.A.weak         B.powerful        C.youthful          D.empty

14.A.came back         B.closed down  C.went by D.opend up

15.A.hope         B.hardship         C.regret    D.sadness

16.A.often         B.rarely     C.hardly    D.nearly

17.A.and B.but         C.or  D.for

18.A.understanding  B.words    C.praise    D.introduction

19.A.secretly    B.curiously        C.carelessly       D.confidently

20.A.doing         B.considering    C.correcting      D.reading