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As I held my father’s hands one night, I couldn’t help but notice their calluses(老繭）and roughness. His hands tell the story of his life as a , including all his struggles.

One summer, I remember, a drought (旱災(zāi)）hit Ontario, turning it into a desert. On one of those hot mornings I was picking sweet corn with my dad to fill the last from the grocery store. Fifty dozen was all we needed, which took twenty minutes. That morning, however, the process didn’t quickly. After forty minutes of aimlessly walking in the field, we needed twenty dozen. I was completely frustrated and . Dropping the basket heavily, I declared, “If the store wants its last twenty dozen, they can pick it themselves! ”Dad .“Just think, my little girl, only ten dozen left for each of us and then we’re .” Such is Dad----whatever problem he , he never gives up. , the disastrous effects of the drought were felt all over our county. It was a challenging time for everyone, Dad remained optimistic. He to be grateful for other things like good health and food on our plated. Only then did I truly begin to Dad and his faith that guided us through the hard times.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Answer 1