Opening my car window, I called out, “Ma’am! Ma’am!” The only lady in the parking lot
Her face registered
I have made it a point in recent years to compliment (赞扬) people, especially women and girls. Instead of just thinking
A.set out | B.got off | C.looked around | D.backed away |
A.annoyance | B.surprise | C.disappointment | D.curiosity |
A.called back | B.held out | C.stepped aside | D.looked up |
A.straightened | B.shook | C.widened | D.moved |
A.heavier | B.slower | C.higher | D.lighter |
A.seriously | B.silently | C.regularly | D.randomly |
A.housewife | B.cheerleader | C.stranger | D.acquaintance |
A.requires | B.acquires | C.deserves | D.enjoys |
A.practical | B.generous | C.confident | D.quiet |
A.rare | B.unwilling | C.academic | D.familiar |
A.responsibility | B.skills | C.competitiveness | D.achievements |
A.modesty | B.determination | C.courage | D.concern |
A.starts | B.misses | C.continues | D.avoids |
A.change | B.accept | C.doubt | D.notice |
A.empty | B.innocent | C.guilty | D.upset |
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