4 . The 17-year-old Roman was about to leave the foster (寄养) care system as he turned 18. All Roman ever wanted was to have his family ________. But just in time, he was ________ as a child by Brad and Renee. This was a ________ for him, as he had nowhere else to go.
Roman had been in and out of nineteen ________ foster homes since he was 11. Seeing his upcoming 18th birthday, Brad and Renee wanted to give him stability (稳定) before he ________ the foster care system.
Roman had ________ stayed with Brad’s family when he was 12, but he wasn’t ready to be part of a family at that time due to his ________ of being abandoned (拋弃).
Years later, Roman reconnected with the family and expressed his ________ to live with them again. In December, the family decided to welcome Roman and ________ the happy news with him on Christmas Day. Roman ________ a special stocking, symbolizing his adoption (领养) into the family. Everyone cried tears of ________ with Roman.
They ________ time to officially adopt him before his 18th birthday. Finally, on October 17, just one day before his birthday, Roman officially became a member of this family. Now, living in a peaceful and loving home, he finally has the chance to ________ the childhood moments he never had.
The family’s ________ to open their hearts and home to Roman shines a light on the great difference a ________ and supportive family can make in a young person’s life.
1. A.nearly | B.lately | C.forever | D.probably |
2. A.accepted | B.touched | C.attracted | D.recognized |
3. A.revision | B.regret | C.goal | D.wonder |
4. A.suitable | B.different | C.advanced | D.responsible |
5. 6. A.shortly | B.extremely | C.happily | D.equally |
7. A.sign | B.pressure | C.challenge | D.fear |
8. A.plan | B.willingness | C.chance | D.ability |
9. A.connected | B.compared | C.shared | D.charged |
10. A.received | B.saw | C.damaged | D.sold |
11. A.surprise | B.excitement | C.disappointment | D.joy |
12. A.raced against | B.swept off | C.carried away | D.left out |
13. A.promote | B.enjoy | C.identify | D.remember |
14. A.measure | B.dream | C.decision | D.power |
15. A.close | B.loving | C.safe | D.rich |