Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in the blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
Recently I overheard a father and daughter in their last moments together at the airport. The airline had announced her
and standing near the security gate, they hugged and he said, “I love you. I wish you enough.” She
said, “Dad, our life together has been more than enough. Your love is all I ever needed. I wish you enough, too, Dad.” They kissed and she left.
He walked over toward the window where I was seated. Standing there I could see he wanted and needed to
. I tried not to interrupt him, but he
me in by asking, “Did you ever say good-bye to someone knowing it would be forever?”
“Yes, I have,” I replied. “Forgive me for asking, but why is this a forever good-bye?” “I am
and she lives much too far away. I have
ahead, and the reality is, the next trip back will be for my funeral” he said.
“When you were saying good-bye I heard you say, ‘I wish you enough’. May I ask what that means?”
He began to smile. “That’s a wish that has been
for many generations within my family. My parents
say it to everyone.”
He paused for a moment, looking up as if trying to remember it
, and then he smiled and
the following:
“I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright.
I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun more.
I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive.
I wish you enough pain so that the smallest joys in life appear much
.
I wish you enough gain to satisfy your wanting.
I wish you enough
to appreciate all that you possess.
I wish you enough ‘Hellos’ to get you enough the final ‘Good-byes’.”
Then he walked away, leaving me lost in thought.
| 小题1: | | A．arrival | B．regret | C．departure | D．joy |
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| 小题2: | | A．in general | B．in public | C．in particular | D．in turn |
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| 小题3: | | A．cry | B．rest | C．sit down | D．talk |
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| 小题4: | | A．showed | B．led | C．took | D．welcomed |
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| 小题5: | | A．ill | B．strong | C．old | D．brave |
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| 小题6: | | A．stories | B．challenges | C．trips | D．jobs |
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| 小题7: | | A．handed over | B．handed down | C．handed in | D．handed out |
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| 小题8: | | A．ought to | B．had to | C．used to | D．were able to |
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| 小题9: | | A．in detail | B．in heart | C．in memory | D．in general |
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| 小题10: | | A．talked | B．shared | C．cried | D．declared |
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| 小题11: | | A．bigger | B．worse | C．sweeter | D．better |
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| 小题12: | | A．success | B．gain | C．sorrow | D．loss |
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