When I was in seventh grade, I volunteered at a local hospital during the summer.
I spent most of the time there with Mr. Gillespie,
Then I left for a week to vacation with my parents, and when I came back, Mr. Gillespie was gone. I didn’t have the nerve to ask the nurses where he was, for
Several years later, I noticed a
Mr. Gillespie began to tell me how, as he
Although I haven’t seen him since, he fills my heart with joy every day. I know that I made a
A.pointing | B.waving | C.listening | D.talking |
A.just | B.never | C.sometimes | D.always |
A.promised | B.admitted | C.responded | D.operated |
A.anger | B.fear | C.envy | D.sorrow |
A.familiar | B.serious | C.typical | D.magic |
A.went back | B.fell over | C.dried out | D.welled up |
A.lay | B.grew | C.waited | D.tested |
A.smile | B.courage | C.advice | D.voice |
A.connection | B.suggestion | C.difference | D.decision |
A.represents | B.deserves | C.guarantees | D.strengthens |
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