As I held my father’s hands one night, I couldn’t help but notice their calluses(老茧)and roughness. His hands tell the story of his life as a 41 , including all his struggles.
One summer, I remember, a drought (旱灾) hit Ontario, turning it into a 42 desert. On one of those hot mornings I was picking sweet corn with my dad to fill the last 43 from the grocery store. Fifty dozen was all we needed, which 44 took twenty minutes. That morning, however, the process didn’t 45 quickly. After forty minutes of aimlessly walking in the field, we 46 needed twenty dozen. I was completely frustrated and 47 . Dropping the basket heavily, I shouted, “If the store wants its last twenty dozen, they can pick it themselves”. Dad 48 “Just think, my little girl, only ten dozen left for each of us and then we’re 49 .” Such is Dad—whatever problem he 50 , he never gives up.
51 , the disastrous effects of the drought were felt all over our county. It was a challenging time for everyone, _ 52 Dad remained optimistic. He 53 to be grateful for other things like good health and food on our plates. Only then did I truly begin to 54 Dad and his faith that guided us through the hard times.
Dad is also a living example of real 55 . From dawn to dusk, he works countless hours to 56 our family. He always puts our happiness 57 his own, and never fails to cheer me on at my sports games in spite of his 58 after long days. His loving and selfless nature has inspired me to become more sympathetic and 59 putting others first.
Dad,the life 60 I have learned from you will stay with me forever. You are my father, teacher, friend and, most importantly, my hero.
41.A. teacher B. farmer C. gardener D. grocer
42.A. burning B. lively C. disappearing D. stormy
43.A. order B. form C. gap D. position
44.A. repeatedly B. finally C. normally D. really
45.A. begin B. go C. occur D. change
46.A. yet B. even C. still D. nearly
47.A. surprised B. nervous C. frightened D. angry
48.A. apologized B. laughed C. complained D. cried
49.A. lost B. gone C. done D. touched
50.A. meets with B. brings up C. works out D. thinks about
51.A. Thankfully B. Hopefully C. Strangely D. Unfortunately
52.A. or B. for C. but D. so
53.A. continued B. seemed C. happened D. aimed
54.A. face B. examine C. appreciate D. question
55.A. honesty B. pride C. friendship D. love
56.A. settle B. support C. start D. impress
57.A. after B. before C. beside D. under
58.A. sadness B. happiness C. tiredness D. kindness
59.A. careless B. considerate C. shameful D. humorous
60.A. history B. motto C. lessons D. patterns
41-45 BAACB 46-50 CDBCA 51-55 DCACD 56-60 BBCBC