In 2012, I had just recovered form 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. 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 realised 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 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.
| 小题1: | | A．holiday | B．ceremony | C．operation | D．experiment |
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| 小题2: | | A．kept | B．went | C．dropped | D．knocked |
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| 小题3: | | A．intended | B．promised | C．managed | D．deserved |
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| 小题4: | | A．hospital | B．company | C．university | D．accommodation |
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| 小题5: | | A．colleague | B．passenger | C．suitcase | D．taxi |
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| 小题6: | | A．Instead | B．First | C．Later | D．Once |
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| 小题7: | | A．classified | B．occupied | C．decorated | D．painted |
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| 小题8: | | A．share | B．reserve | C．set | D．possess |
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| 小题9: | | A．old | B．poor | C．innocent | D．stubborn |
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| 小题10: | | A．journey | B．meal | C．speech | D．interview |
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| 小题11: | | A．donated | B．repaired | C．hired | D．guided |
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| 小题12: | | A．convenient | B．worthwhile | C．unfortunate | D．expensive |
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| 小题13: | | A．inspire | B．entertain | C．call | D．drive |
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| 小题14: | | A．business | B．argument | C．trouble | D．challenge |
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| 小题15: | | A．working | B．staying | C．moving | D．shopping |
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| 小题16: | | A．appointed | B．limited | C．favourite | D．regular |
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| 小题17: | | A．digest | B．explore | C．perform | D．calculate |
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| 小题18: | | A．forgot | B．refused | C．returned | D．preferred |
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| 小题19: | | A．sent | B．lent | C．offered | D．owed |
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| 小题20: | | A．confidence | B．dignity | C．curiosity | D．kindness |
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