“Just sign here, sir,” the deliveryman said as he handed Oscar Reyna a package.
The package consisted of a long, narrow box
Oscar was 16 when he first saw the
Oscar
Oscar talked his grandparents into going by Mrs. O'Brien's house on their way home. An elderly woman opened the door. “May I help you?” she asked. “I'd like to return it if it's yours,” Oscar said,
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A.strictly | B.carefully | C.obviously | D.curiously |
A.After | B.When | C.Since | D.Although |
A.adapted | B.reserved | C.recognized | D.removed |
A.ordinary | B.unusual | C.simple | D.formal |
A.beauty | B.shape | C.size | D.history |
A.ordered | B.demanded | C.encouraged | D.persuaded |
A.laid | B.found | C.confirmed | D.searched |
A.putting up | B.referring to | C.picking up | D.holding out |
A.as if | B.as long as | C.due to | D.instead of |
A.wide | B.confident | C.confusing | D.shy |
A.patience | B.kindness | C.impression | D.determination |
A.officially | B.naturally | C.exactly | D.probably |
A.old | B.amazing | C.valuable | D.unique |
A.in turn | B.in return | C.in exchange | D.in answer |
A.professional | B.mean | C.selfless | D.wise |
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