It was a year since Susan, 34, became blind．She was   1   thrown into a world of darkness, anger, and self-pity．

       Once so independent, Susan now felt   2   , knowing that her sight was never going to return．But her husband Mark was determined to help her gain the   3   to become independent again．

       When Susan felt ready to   4   to her job, Mark accompanied（陪伴） Susan to and from work each day．Mark knew it was only a matter of time   5   Susan was able to ride the bus by herself．He believed in her．

       Two weeks passed and Susan decided to   6   the trip on her own．

       Monday morning arrived, and for the first time they went their   7   ways．Four days passed smoothly．    8   Friday morning, Susan took the bus to work as usual．As she was   9   her ticket money to get off the bus, the driver said, "How I envy（羡慕）you．"

       "What do you mean?" Susan asked．

       The driver answered, "Every morning for the   10   week, a fine looking gentleman has been standing across the corner  11   you get off the bus．He makes sure you cross the street

   12   and enter your office building．Then he blows you a kiss and walks away．" Tears of  

  13   streamed down Susan's cheeks．

       She was lucky, for he had given her a gift more powerful than   14   , a gift she didn't need to see to believe—the gift of love that can brighten darkness．

1．A．naturally                B．carelessly           C．nervously           D．suddenly

2．A．helpless                B．angry                 C．surprised           D．pleased

3．A．energy                 B．confidence          C．hope                  D．comfort

4．A．go                       B．come                  C．return                 D．get

5．A．before                 B．after                  C．since                 D．when

6．A．take                      B．manage               C．operate                D．try

7．A．special                 B．separate            C．common           D．usual

8．A．At                      B．By                     C．On                    D．In

9．A．spending               B．costing                C．paying                D．taking

10．A．late                    B．following           C．half                  D．past

11．A．noticing              B．watching           C．seeing                D．helping

12．A．safely               B．quietly                C．carefully           D．quickly

13．A．sadness              B．bitterness           C．happiness           D．pain

14．A．work               B．eyesight         C．courage          D．help

第二节：完形填空(共20小题；每小题1．5分，满分30分)

    阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

The passengers on the bus watched with sympathy as Susan made her way carefully up the steps. She paid the driver and then, using her hands to   31    the seats, settled in one of them.

     It had been a year since Susan became blind. As the result of an accident she was suddenly thrown into a world of   32  . Susan’s husband Mark watched her   33  into hopelessness and he was   34   to use every possible means to help his wife.

     Finally, Susan felt ready to   35   to her job, but how would she get there? She used to take the bus, but she was now too.    36   to get around the city by herself. Mark   37    to ride the bus with Susan each  morning and evening   38  she could manage it by herself.

     For two weeks, Mark   39   Susan to and from work each day. He taught her how to rely on her other  40   , specifically her hearing, to determine where she was and how to adapt to her new   41  .

     At last, Susan decided that she was ready to try the trip   42  . Monday morning arrived. Before she left, she hugged her husband   43   , her eyes filled with tears of gratitude (感激). She said good-bye and, for the first time, they went their   44  ways. Each day went perfectly, and a wild excitement  45   Susan. She was doing it!

     On Friday morning, Susan took the bus to work   46  . As she was getting off the bus, the driver Said, “Miss, I sure   47   you.” Curious, Susan asked the driver   48  . 

     “You know, every morning for the   49   week, a fine-looking gentleman a military uniform has been standing across the corner watching you until you enter your office building safely,” the bus driver said.

     Tears of happiness poured down Susan’s cheeks. She was so lucky for he had given her a gift more powerful than   50  . That is the gift of love that can bring light where there is darkness.

31. A. touch           B. grab            C. count           D. feel

32. A. weakness        B. sickness        C. darkness        D. sadness

33. A. run             B. sink            C. jump            D. step

34. A. inspired         B. determined      C. honored         D. pleased.

35. A. return           B. adjust           C. contribute       D. stick

36. A. tired            B. astonished       C. depressed       D. frightened

37. A. volunteered      B. attempted       C. continued       D. straggled

38. A. when            B. as              C. until            D. after

 39. A. drove           B. directed         C. accompanied    D. sent

 40. A. feelings         B. organs          C. skills           D. senses

 41. A. position         B. environment     C. status           D. role

 42. A. on her own      B. in person        C. to her benefit    D. on foot

 43. A. politely         B. calmly          C. briefly           D. tightly

 44. A. opposite         B. separate         C. fixed            D. lonely

 45. A. took charge of                    B. took place of

 C. took advantage of                    D. took hold

 46. A. as usual          B. as a role     C. as well            D. as a consequence

 47. A. respect          B. envy            C. know            D. support

 48. A. what            B. how             C. why             D. who

 49. A. past             B. same            C. first             D. next

 50. A. courage        B. will             C. sight            D. wisdom

The passengers watched sympathetically as the woman made her way carefully up the steps. She paid the bus driver and   1   the seat which the driver had told her was empty. Then she  2  .

It had been a year since Susan, 34, became blind. Due to a medical misdiagnosis(误诊), she was   3   thrown into a world of darkness, frustration and self-pity. And all she had to stick to was her husband, Mark.

Mark was an air force officer and he loved Susan with all his heart. He was   4   to help his wife gain the strength and   5  . For the first two weeks, Mark   6   Susan to and from work each day. He taught her how to rely on her other   7  , specifically her hearing, to determine where she was and how to   8   to the new environment.   9  , Susan decided that she was ready to try the trip on her own. Monday morning, she said good-bye, and for the first time, they went   10   ways.

On Friday morning, Susan took the bus to work   11 . As she was getting off the bus, the driver said, “Boy, I do   12   you.” Susan had no idea   13   the driver was talking about, and asked, “What do you mean?”

The driver answered, “You know, every morning for the past   14  , a fine looking gentleman in a military uniform has been standing across the corner,   15   you get off the bus and cross the street safely. He watches   16   you enter your office building. You are one   17  lady.”

    Tears of   18   poured down Susan’s cheeks. Mark had given her a gift more   19   than sight, a gift that can bring   20   where there is darkness.

1．A．felt                       B．touched               C．spotted                D．took

3．A．gradually               B．eventually            C．suddenly             D．deliberately

4．A．expected               B．forced                 C．encouraged          D．determined

5．A．patience                B．confidence           C．dependence         D．competence

6．A．advised                 B．accompanied        C．persuaded            D．inspired

7．A．feelings                 B．abilities                C．senses                 D．organs

8．A．move                    B．keep                    C．adapt                  D．lead

9．A．Actually                B．Hopefully             C．surprisingly         D．Finally

10．A．separate              B．similar                 C．opposite              D．private

11．A．as usual               B．at ease                 C．on purpose          D．by chance

12．A．envy                   B．respect                C．adore                  D．appreciate

13．A．which                 B．what                   C．that                     D．why

14．A．month                 B．week                   C．day                     D．year

15．A．noticing               B．observing            C．watching             D．discovering

16．A．as                       B．unless                 C．once                   D．until

17．A．attractive             B．lucky                  C．wealthy               D．unique

18．A．anxiety                B．excitement           C．gratitude              D．satisfaction

19．A．significant           B．touching              C．beneficial             D．powerful

20．A．light            B．warmth           C．courage          D．comfort