1 . As the fifth of seven children, I went to the same public school as my three older sisters and brother. Every year, my mother _______ the same pageant and had parent/child interviews with the same teachers. The only thing _______ was the child. And every child participated in an old school tradition — the annual plant sale held in early May, _______ for Mother’s Day.
Third grade was the first time that I was _______ to take part in the plant sale. I wanted to surprise my mother, but I didn't have any money. I went to my oldest sister and _______ the secret, and she gave me some money. When I arrived at the plant sale, I _______ made my selection. I agonized over that decision, _______ each plant to ensure that I had indeed found the best geranium. Once I had _______ it home, with the help of my sister, I hid it on the upstairs neighbor's porch. I was _______ afraid my mother would find it before Mother’s Day, but my sister assured me that she wouldn't, and indeed she did not.
When Mother’s Day arrived, I was ________ with pride when I gave her that geranium. I remember how bright her eyes were, and how ________ she was with my gift. That day, I ________ a valuable lesson: it’s the thought that counts, not the price.
Years later, I still ________ the excitement of that special day. The small gesture of giving a plant to my mother had a(n) ________ impact on our relationship. It not only brought us closer together, but also ________ me to appreciate the simple pleasures of life.
1. | A．organized | B．attended | C．watched | D．hosted |
2. | A．similar | B．different | C．special | D．ordinary |
3. | A．timed | B．planned | C．intended | D．left |
4. | A．allowed | B．ordered | C．invited | D．encouraged |
5. | A．shared | B．kept | C．changed | D．forgot |
6. | A．eagerly | B．carefully | C．randomly | D．quickly |
7. | A．inspecting | B．admiring | C．watching | D．touching |
8. | A．taken | B．fetched | C．carried | D．smuggled |
9. | A．slightly | B．terribly | C．hardly | D．nearly |
10. | A．filled | B．burdened | C．covered | D．lost |
11. | A．delighted | B．surprised | C．amused | D．relaxed |
12. | A．learned | B．forgot | C．taught | D．remembered |
13. | A．recall | B．ignore | C．miss | D．avoid |
14. | A．slight | B．temporary | C．profound | D．limited |
15. | A．reminded | B．forced | C．inspired | D．allowed |
