That holiday morning I didn’t have to attend school. Usually, mother
I stood by my window overlooking the
As I watched several people go by, get into their cars and go off, I
There was a noticeable touch of
It was a
A.allows | B.forces | C.causes | D.lets |
A.otherwise | B.besides | C.therefore | D.however |
A.bus stop | B.parking lot | C.school | D.market |
A.useful | B.surprising | C.terrible | D.interesting |
A.called | B.recognized | C.noticed | D.looked |
A.seat | B.back | C.wheel | D.handle |
A.found | B.moved | C.wandered | D.1eft |
A.stopped | B.planned | C.finished | D.started |
A.changed | B.slid | C.crossed | D.inspired |
A.simple | B.shiny | C.attractive | D.expensive |
A.repairmen | B.motorists | C.drivers | D.cyclists |
A.satisfied | B.busy | C.careful | D.bored |
A.laughing | B.1ooking | C.waving | D.pointing |
A.more or less | B.sooner or later | C.here and there | D.now and then |
A.worry | B.pride | C.stress | D.shock |
A.fixing | B.cleaning | C.replacing | D.covering |
A.still | B.again | C.yet | D.soon |
A.fact | B.subject | C.skill | D.1esson |
A.ashamed | B.doubtful | C.fearful | D.tired |
A.flash | B.sunlight | C.horizon | D.shelter |
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