二、完形填空

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 16 ,including all his struggles.

One summer, I remember, a drought (旱灾)hit Ontario,turning it into a 17 desert.On one og those hot mornings I was picking sweet corn with my dad to fill the last 18 from the grocery store.Fifty dozen was all we needed, which 19

took twenty minutes.That morning,however,the process didn’t 20 quickly.After forty minutes of aimlessly walking in the field,we 21 needed twenty dozen.I was completely frustrated and 22 .Dropping the basket heavily, I declared, “If the store wants its last twenty dozen,they can pick it themselves1”Dad 23 .“Just think,my little girl,only ten dozen left for each of us and then we’re 24 .” Such is Dad----whatever problem he 25 ,he never gives up.

26 , the disastrous effects of the drought were felt all over our county.It was a challenging time for everyone,

27 Dad remained optimistic.He 28 to be grateful for other things like good health and food on our plated.Only then did I truly begin to 29 Dad and his faith that guided us through the hard times.

Dad is also a living example of real 30 .From dawn to dusk,he warks countless hours to 31 our family.He always puts our happiness 32 his own,and never fails to cheer me on at my sports games 33 his exhaustion after long days. His loving and selfless nature has inspired me to become more sympathetic and 34 putting others first.

Dad，the life 35 I have learned from you will stay with me forever.You are my father,teacher,friend and,most importantly,my hero.

16. A.teacher B.gardener C.farmer D.grocer

17. A.stormy B.lively C.disappearing D.burning

18. A.order B.form C.gap D.position

19. A.repeatedly B.normally C.finally D.really

20. A.go B.begin C.occur D.change

21. A.yet B.still C.even D.nearly

22. A.surprised B.nervous C.angry D.frightened

23. A.apologized B.cried C.complained D.laughed

24. A.lost B.done C.gone D.touched

25. A.meets with B.brings up C.works out D.thinks about

26. A.Thankfully B.Hopefully C. Unfortunately D.Strangely

27. A.or B.for C.so D.but

28. A.happened B.seemed C.continued D.aimed

29. A.face B.appreciate C.examine D.question

30. A.love B.pride C.friendship D.honesty

31. A.support B.settle C.start D.impress

32. A.after B.before C.beside D.under

33. A.in spite of B.in terms of C.in control of D.in place of

34. A.careful B.regretful C.considerate D.humorous

35. A.history B.motto C.patterns D.lessons