29. A. long before                      B. before long              C. once again                      D. as usual

28. A. deaf                          B. old                          C. wise                         D. blind

27. A. value                        B. price                        C. money                     D. service

26. A. sad                           B. sorrowful                C. glad                        D. upset

25. A. sold                          B. bought                    C. brought                   D. gave

24. A. thought about       B. worried about          C. cared for                 D. looked for

23. A. father                       B. mother                    C. sister                       D. brother

22. A. checking                   B. taking                     C. putting                     D. keeping

21. A. play                    B. study               C. game                 D. work

“Let’s get out of here!” I shouted. Grabbing her hand, I started to move on. I tapped with my cane 39 we found the front door. We felt our way down the steps, 40 in the sweet, fresh summer air, and to the gate of her yard. Thank you, Lord. We’re all safe.