2 . In 2012, I had just recovered from a serious illness when I received an invitation to a writer’s conference in Orlando, Florida. My family persuaded me that a(n)_______might be just what the doctor ordered, so off I_______.
Arriving in the Sunshine State was rather tiring, but I
_______to catch a taxi to my
_______and settle in. The next morning, I took another
_______to the shopping centre to buy a few souvenirs.
_______I went to a cafe to have lunch, but all the tables were
_______. Then I heard a friendly voice saying, "You can
_______my table."
I gratefully sat down with the_______lady and we had a happy lunch together. As the________drew to a close she asked how long I would be in Orlando. I had already told her that I hadn't________a car, and hadn't realized how________taking taxis would he. After a while she said, "My dear, don't use any more taxis. I'm retired and it would be my pleasure to________you wherever you wish." I told her that I couldn't put her to that________,but she brushed aside my protests(反对). She asked me where I was________and the next morning she was waiting at my apartment at the________time to take me to Disney World. She spent some time with me before leaving me to________alone. At the end of the day, she________to take me back to my accommodation. I________her money but she refused to take any.
I'll never forget that wonderful lady who, through her________, filled my brief holiday in Florida with wonderful memories.
1. A.holiday | B.ceremony | C.operation | D.experiment |
2. A.kept | B.went | C.dropped | D.knocked |
3. A.intended | B.promised | C.managed | D.deserved |
4. A.hospital | B.company | C.university | D.accommodation |
5. A.colleague | B.passenger | C.suitcase | D.taxi |
6. A.Instead | B.First | C.Later | D.Once |
7. A.classified | B.occupied | C.decorated | D.painted |
8. A.share | B.reserve | C.set | D.possess |
9. A.old | B.poor | C.innocent | D.stubborn |
10. A.journey | B.meal | C.speech | D.interview |
11. A.donated | B.repaired | C.hired | D.guided |
12. A.convenient | B.worthwhile | C.unfortunate | D.expensive |
13. A.inspire | B.entertain | C.call | D.drive |
14. A.business | B.argument | C.trouble | D.challenge |
15. A.working | B.staying | C.moving | D.shopping |
16. A.appointed | B.limited | C.favourite | D.regular |
17. A.digest | B.explore | C.perform | D.calculate |
18. A.forgot | B.refused | C.returned | D.preferred |
19. A.sent | B.lent | C.offered | D.owed |
20. A.confidence | B.dignity | C.curiosity | D.kindness |