Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A. B. C. and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
Dear World,
Growing up in the U.S.A., I always wanted to experience another culture. The 36 came when I was 15. After several months of 37 , I was ready to spend the second term of my first year of high school as an exchange student in Australia.
Landing in Perth was one of the most exciting moments of my life. I 38 then that there was no turning back. The family I would live with was waiting for me, and it would be only five days 39 the new school year started.
The Catholic school I 40 was different from my public school back in the States. The uniform code was very strict. We were only 41 to wear one bracelet, which had to be a watch and one necklace, which had to have a Holy Cross. I was quite intimidated(害怕的) at first, 42 never having been to a new school—even in the United States. Everything went 43 , though. The teachers were welcoming and the students were friendly.
The most unforgettable time of my term abroad was with forty-one other international exchange students traveling around Australia during our term break. Our 44 were as extensive as our nationalities: we traveled to Sydney, Canberra, Mildura, Coober Pedy, Uluru, Kings Canyon, Alice Springs, Mount Isa, Airlie Beach, and the Cold Coast.
The few weeks we enjoyed together were crowded with 45 . We took a day-cruise on Darling Harbor and visited the Sydney Opera House. We slept in an “underground town”. We walked around the famous Ayers Rock and went sailing on the Pacific Ocean.
At the end of our 46 in Australia, we had three weeks of traveling time to share our stories and help each other deal with leaving. It was 47 that our last day together was filled with tears. We packed our camp, exchanged e-mail addresses, and gathered together for a final good-bye.
36. A. opportunity B. vacation C. privilege D. dream
37. A. examining B. staying C. preparing D. resting
38. A. wished B. wondered C. realized D. concluded
39.A. when B. before C. until D. since
40.A. visited B. involved C. studied D. attended
41. A. persuaded B. allowed C. determined D. forced
42. A. always B. intentionally C. especially D. specially
43.A. smoothly B. annoyingly C. toughly D. strangely
44.A. shelters B. worksites C. habitats D. destinations
45.A. challenges B. amusements C. assignments D. activities
46.A. holiday B. work C. stay D. tour
47. A. unexpected B. essential C. embarrassing D. natural
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