I grew up in a community called Estepona. I was 16 when one morning, Dad told me I could drive him into a
31 village called Mijas, on condition that I took the car in to be
32 at a nearby garage. I readily accepted. I drove Dad into Mijas, and
33 to pick him up at 4 pm, then dropped off the car at the
34 . With several hours to spare. I went to a theater.
35 , when the last movie finished, it was six. I was two hours late!
I knew Day would be angry if he
36 I’d been watching movies. So I decided not to tell him the truth. When I
37 there I apologized for being late, and told him I’d
38 as quickly as I could, but that the car had needed some major repairs. I’ll never forget the
39 he gave me. “I’m disappointed you
40 you have to lie to me, Jason.” Dad looked at me again. “When you didn’t
41 . I called the garage to ask if there were any
42 , and they told me you hadn’t yet picked up the car. ” I felt
43 as I weakly told him the real reason. A
44 passed through Dad as he listened attentively. “I’m angry with
45 . I realize I’ve failed as a father. I’m going to walk home now and think seriously about
46 I’ve gone wrong all these years.” “But Day, it’s 18 miles!” My protests and apologies were
47 . Dad walked home that day. I drove behind him,
48 him all the way, but he walked silently.
Seeing Dad in so much
49 and emotional pain was my most painful experience. However, it was
50 the most successful lesson. I have never lied since.
| 小题1: | | A．lonely | B．small | C．distant | D．familiar |
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| 小题2: | | A．kept | B．washed | C．watched | D．serviced |
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| 小题3: | | A．agreed | B．planned | C．determined | D．promised |
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| 小题4: | | A．village | B．community | C．garage | D．theater |
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| 小题5: | | A．However | B．Then | C．Therefore | D．Still |
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小题6:.
| A．realized | B．found out | C．thought | D．figured out |
小题7:.
| A．went | B．ran | C．walked | D．hurried |
小题8:.
| A．started | B．left | C．arrived | D．come |
小题9:.
| A．word | B．face | C．look | D．appearance |
小题10:.
| A．find | B．decide | C．believe | D．feel |
小题11:.
| A．turn up | B．drive out | C．go away | D．come out |
小题12: questions B. problems C. mistakes D. faults
小题13:.
| A．ashamed | B．frightened | C．nervous | D．surprised |
小题14:.
| A．nervousness | B．sadness | C．silence | D．thought |
小题15:.
| A．you | B．myself | C．me | D．yourself |
小题16:.
小题17:. A meaningless B. useless C. helpless D. worthless
小题18:.
| A．asking | B．persuading | C．begging | D．following |
小题19:.
| A．physical | B．practical | C．personal | D．natural |
小题20:.
| A．indeed | B．always | C．also | D．almost |