2014届高三英语二轮专题复习拔高训练：完型填空31.docVIP

1.完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分） Even though my parents were married for well over fifty years, I still felt that they stayed together “for the sake of the children”. At eighty-five years old, Dad 21 a stroke. While he was recovering in the hospital, I saw my parents’ 22 shine through like never before. I watched Dad reach his hand out for Mom to 23 . I noticed he firmly pulled her toward him for a kiss on the forehead. In my lifetime I had never 24 these outward signs of love by my parents. Gradually, Dad’s health 25 and soon after his eighty-eighth birthday he was hospitalized. 26 the next four months, he spent only a few days at home, in between 27 to the hospital and nursing homes. The 28 never found out exactly what the problem was, but we knew his time here with us was 29 . Mom would visit Dad faithfully every day, and sometimes 30 twice a day. Of course, she 31 made sure he had the cleanest laundry and the tastiest treats. While I was at work, Mom took the bus to the 32 to see him in the afternoon. She made certain the doctors, nurses and staff 33 him the finest care. Each day he would reach out to hold Mom’s hand. The next day, Mom and I brought anniversary cards and flowers to 34 with Dad. That evening Mom and I went out for a(n) 35 , but special anniversary dinner with my wife. The 36 of us sat at the table for four—the fourth place 37 Dad’s loving presence. 38 Mom and I arrived at the hospital the following afternoon, Dad’s nurse stopped us in the hallway. He stood 39 in front of the door and reached out his hand, placing it on my shoulder. There was no need for words. We knew Dad was 40 . Mom held Dad’s hand and gave him one last kiss, as their love shined through. A. treated B. encountered C. discovered D. suffered A. love B. friendship C. thought D. confidence A. clean B. adapt C. hold D. check A. understood B. witnessed C. accompanied D. recog