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题型:语法填空-短文语填 难度:0.65 引用次数:82 题号:20938955
Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.
                                                                                                           A Good Samaritan (助人为乐者) Saves Bride’s Big Day

In a heartwarming display of kindness and good fortune, a passerby came to the rescue of a bride whose wedding day nearly took an unexpected turn for the worse     1     her car broke down on the way to the church.

Sharon Travers was on her way to the ceremony at Cults Parish Church in Aberdeen, Scotland,     2    (exchange) vows with her future husband, Martin Kelly. However, just when it seemed like the universe was going to be against her, a Good Samaritan emerged to ensure that     3     she expected in her dream wedding kept perfect.

The car Triumph Stag     4    (invent) in the 1870s, in which Sharon was traveling, decided to play     5     own part in the wedding drama when it suddenly came to stop on the road. At that time, Sharon’s driver promptly stopped the first passing car     6     turned out to be driven by Alan Knowles, a name that would soon be remembered in the bride’s memory     7     her rescuer. Without hesitation, Alan agreed to drive the distressed bride-to-be to the church.

Following the successful rescue mission, Sharon     8     hardly restrain her gratitude. She hugged her newfound hero,     9    (thank) him deeply. However, on mood swings at that moment, she forgot to inquire about his name.

Thanks to the power of social media and a community-driven appeal, the anonymous (匿名的) Good Samaritan     10    (identify) successfully.

“I’m glad the bride managed to get to the church on time,” Alan said.

“I just really want to say thank you,” Sharon responded. “I’m now laughing about it, but I certainly wasn’t at the time. I’m so grateful. It was such a fantastic moment.”

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