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An old saying goes that “Good fences make good neighbors.” With so many folks ______ to stay at home during the pandemic, good fences can also make good ______ .

In Minneapolis, the Olson family lives next door to 99-year-old Mary. Although Mary’s daughter ______ once a week, for the most part, the pandemic left Mary alone. But with lockdown (封锁) ______ Mary managed to form a special friendship with one of her neighbors—Benjamin Olson, aged 2.

Over time, Mary watched through the chain-link as Benjamin learned to walk, talk, and ______ run and play. Despite the huge differences in their ______ Benjamin was drawn to his elderly neighbor, ______ in her presence. Between the two, they developed a ______ they could play over the fence. Benjamin would ______ her a ball and she’d hit it back to him with her stick.

While others might ______ at the 97-year gap between the two, when Benjamin sees Mary, he ______ sees a friend, not a number. Mary’s daughter believes the ______ has been a lifeline that’s kept her mum going through the long period.

When the lockdown was lifted, Benjamin ______ Mary on her back steps to play games that bring joy to both the young and the young at ______ .

In August, when Mary celebrates her 100th birthday, the one thing she won’t be wishing for is a ______ friend. Benjamin is the one that has covered.

1.
A.suspectedB.invitedC.allowedD.forced
2.
A.relativesB.friendsC.securitiesD.communities
3.
A.callsB.restsC.visitsD.prays
4.
A.wearing onB.dying downC.put upD.dealt with
5.
A.constantlyB.surprisinglyC.eventuallyD.immediately
6.
A.attitudesB.knowledgeC.agesD.belief
7.
A.successfulB.discouragedC.depressedD.delighted
8.
A.gameB.puzzleC.videoD.role
9.
A.showB.buyC.fetchD.pass
10.
A.pointB.wonderC.worryD.laugh
11.
A.easilyB.carefullyC.simplyD.possibly
12.
A.relationshipB.fenceC.ballD.difference
13.
A.inspiredB.joinedC.expectedD.comforted
14.
A.peaceB.heartC.presentD.hand
15.
A.newestB.wisestC.youngestD.best
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