2 . Agnes Lloyd’s 70th birthday came, but the day went normally. Her husband _______ many years ago. She had not heard from her children for a long time, which was _______.
The last bell of the day rang. She picked up her _______ and walked towards her car planning to buy herself a chocolate dessert although her doctors don’t _______ it for her age. But who cares? It was her birthday, and she _______ it.
The thought made her smile as she _______ her car when a sudden “MRS. LLOYD!” _______ her. Agnes dropped her purse onto the ground. She looked around and was _______ by what she saw.
Her students were standing there carrying birthday signs. She hadn’t _______ they had prepared such a surprise for her. Her student Christian came over, picking up her purse, and ________ her to the rest as they all started singing Happy Birthday.
As the song continued, tears ________ in her eyes. As they finished the song, small pieces of coloured paper began flying all over the place ________. But that wasn’t the best part.
Some of the students parted and her three children stepped out holding a birthday cake with two ________ that formed the number 70. “Happy birthday. Mom!” They exclaimed together, and that’s when Agnes lost her ________ for the first time.
Don’t forget your parents, ________ your life gets busy. We need to act and remind them that they are loved.
1. A.showed up | B.set out | C.fell ill | D.passed away |
2. A.worrying | B.depressing | C.surprising | D.puzzling |
3. A.purse | B.book | C.chair | D.food |
4. A.recognize | B.admire | C.demand | D.recommend |
5. A.promised | B.ignored | C.deserved | D.permitted |
6. A.approached | B.discovered | C.started | D.touched |
7. A.moved | B.frightened | C.delighted | D.satisfied |
8. A.disturbed | B.inspired | C.amused | D.shocked |
9. A.mentioned | B.realized | C.doubted | D.admitted |
10. A.followed | B.invited | C.guided | D.introduced |
11. A.gathered | B.dried | C.disappeared | D.remained |
12. A.gradually | B.frequently | C.secretly | D.suddenly |
13. A.presents | B.flowers | C.candles | D.cards |
14. A.strength | B.enthusiasm | C.calmness | D.interest |
15. A.as if | B.even if | C.so that | D.now that |