A lot of people fear getting old, because ageing is often linked to loneliness. But Terry, 75, in Green Bay, knows
Terry, an animal lover whose heart has a very soft spot for cats,
The pleasant
Terry has become popular on the Internet. But more than the
Terry is happy, the
A.exactly | B.immediately | C.appropriately | D.slightly |
A.breast | B.head | C.eyes | D.heart |
A.hurriedly | B.frequently | C.occasionally | D.secretly |
A.scared | B.hunted | C.rescued | D.preferred |
A.signal | B.sight | C.story | D.idea |
A.moved | B.convinced | C.shocked | D.bothered |
A.opportunity | B.sign | C.warmth | D.effect |
A.advantage | B.care | C.photos | D.notes |
A.Actually | B.Surprisingly | C.Luckily | D.Deliberately |
A.attempted | B.expected | C.deserved | D.received |
A.adopted | B.gathered | C.exchanged | D.recognised |
A.fame | B.position | C.preference | D.impact |
A.permitting | B.forcing | C.inspiring | D.telling |
A.decision | B.secret | C.purpose | D.plan |
A.family | B.nap | C.cat | D.gesture |
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A.bending | B.eating | C.thinking | D.talking |
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A.choice | B.promise | C.visit | D.discovery |
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