1 . My experience with reading, as a child, probably differs from most people in my position. Nearing 40 years of age, I am finally at a point in life when I can honestly say I _________reading.
Growing up in Anthony, I gave my mother and primary school teachers headaches because I had no _________to read. This was especially troubling to my mother, who was _________ a teacher. She was an eager reader._________, my lack of enthusiasm did not sit well with her.
Though I wasn't a fan of reading growing up, I was, and still am,_________with sports. My TV watching was almost only sports. On the ________ occasion I did read something, it was ________. My mom had a(n) ________. She began leaving the sports page from the morning paper out for me and buying sports magazines and books of my favorite players. ________, she met with my teachers and shared her“plan”with them. Before I knew it, I was reading regularly.
Looking back, I am _________that my mom persevered in _________me to my literary niche (归宿). Had she _________me to read selections I had no interest in, I may have never developed the love of reading I have today.
Fast forward to today and I ________myself principal (校长) of that elementary school I attended so many years ago in Anthony. My experience ________me to reach out to all of my students and provide them with every opportunity to ________.
1. A.enjoy | B.regret | C.avoid | D.finish |
2. A.room | B.time | C.chance | D.desire |
3. A.more than | B.other than | C.rather than | D.less than |
4. A.Instead | B.However | C.Therefore | D.Otherwise |
5. A.familiar | B.fascinated | C.satisfied | D.careful |
6. A.final | B.present | C.sad | D.rare |
7. A.hand-written | B.custom-made | C.sports-related | D.state-published |
8. A.dream | B.idea | C.task | D.excuse |
9. A.Patiently | B.Previously | C.Additionally | D.Strangely |
10. A.fearful | B.hopeful | C.forgetful | D.thankful |
11. A.cheating | B.following | C.guiding | D.inviting |
12. A.forced | B.taught | C.encouraged | D.reminded |
13. A.call | B.find | C.show | D.fancy |
14. A.persuades | B.warns | C.challenges | D.drives |
15. A.read | B.speak | C.choose | D.play |