2014-2015学年人教版高中英语选修19 (2)英语练习题.pdfVIP

语 篇 提 能 Ⅰ.完形填空 As I held my fathers hands one night, I couldnt help but notice their calluses (老茧) and roughness. His hands tell the story of his life as a __1__， including all his struggles. One summer, I remember, a drought (旱灾) hit Ontario, turning it into a __2__ desert. On one of those hot mornings I was picking sweet corn with my dad to fill the last __3__ from the grocery store. Fifty dozen was all we needed, which __4__ took twenty minutes. That morning, however, the process didnt __5__ quickly. After forty minutes of aimlessly walking in the field, we __6__ needed twenty dozen. I was completely frustrated and __7__. Dropping the basket heavily, I declared, “If the store wants its last twenty dozen, they can pick it themselves ！”Dad __8__.“Just think, my little girl, only ten dozen left for each of us and then were __9__.” Such is Dad — whatever problem he __10__， he never gives up. __11__ ， the disastrous effects of the drought were felt all over our county. It was a challenging time for everyone, __12__ Dad remained optimistic. He __13__ to be grateful for other things like good health and food on our plates. Only then did I truly begin to __14__ Dad and his faith that guided us through the hard times. Dad is also a living example of real __15__. From dawn to dusk, he works countless hours to __16__ our family. He always puts our happiness __17__ his own, and never fails to cheer me on at my sports games __18__ his exhaustion after long days. His loving and selfless nature has inspired me to become more sympathetic and __19__ putting others first. Dad, the life __20__ I have learned from you will stay with me forever. You are my father, teacher, friend and, most importantly, my hero. 1．A. teacher