1 . About three years ago, a tornado attacked our town. My father and I _________ to visit my grandparents to make sure they were okay. Upon arrival, I took my regular seat and _________ with Grandma about what was on our mind to pass the time. _________, the power was out and it got dark in what seemed like a matter of minutes.
Then, Grandma turned to me and asked with _________ eyes that stared right past me, “Now you’re graduating this year, aren’t you?” As a freshman, I was _________, about this strange question. Actually, Grandma could exactly _________ you when every one of her grandchildren was born. _________, I assured her that I was not yet a(n) _________, and still had a few years until graduation.
Soon, my father asked if I was ready to go home. I silently _________ my head—yes. Into the car, I __________ and couldn’t stop weeping. My father asked me what was wrong. “Is Grandma going to __________ my graduation?” I asked.
It took him a long time to respond, “Yes. She may not know where she is, but she will be there, no matter what.” The rest of the car ride home was __________. When we eventually arrived home, I rushed to my room and cried for hours. That night, I could picture that Grandma’s __________ would be changed from the care giver to care receiver.
Ever since that talk with my Grandma, I have matured and __________. Her Alzheimer (阿尔茨海默症) has progressed to about stage 3 now. At my graduation, I was sitting on the stage seeing Grandma there sitting with the rest of my family. “She may not know where she is, but she will be there”. My father’s words __________ in my ears.
1. A.flew | B.cycled | C.drove | D.walked |
2. A.chatted | B.argued | C.consulted | D.whispered |
3. A.Finally | B.Suddenly | C.Immediately | D.Constantly |
4. A.loving | B.bright | C.watery | D.empty |
5. A.concerned | B.confused | C.cautious | D.curious |
6. A.identify | B.remind | C.persuade | D.tell |
7. A.Shocked | B.Amazed | C.Disappointed | D.Excited |
8. A.assistant | B.freshman | C.senior | D.genius |
9. A.shook | B.nodded | C.raised | D.lowered |
10. A.calmed down | B.cut in | C.called out | D.broke down |
11. A.attend | B.forget | C.celebrate | D.cancel |
12. A.dull | B.smooth | C.silent | D.uneasy |
13. A.character | B.status | C.power | D.role |
14. A.grown up | B.given up | C.cheered up | D.kept up |
15. A.exploded | B.burst | C.rang | D.flashed |