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As I held my father’s hands one night I couldn’t help but notice their calluses (老茧) and roughness. His hands tell the story of his life as a 41 including all his struggles.

One summer I remember a drought hit Ontario turning it into a 42 desert. On one of those hot mornings I was picking sweet corn with my dad to fill the last 43 from the grocery store. Fifty dozen was all we needed which 44 took twenty minutes. That morning however the process didn’t 45 quickly. After forty minutes of aimlessly walking in the field we 46 needed twenty dozen. I was completely frustrated and 47 . Dropping the basket heavily I declared “If the store wants its last twenty dozen they can pick it themselves!” Dad  48 “Just think my little girl only ten dozen left for each of us and then we’re 49 ” Such Dad-whatever problem he 50 he never gives up.

 51 the disastrous effects of the drought were felt all over our country. It was a challenging time for everyone 52 Dad remained optimistic. He 53 to be grateful for other things like good health and food on our plates. Only then did I truly begin to 54 Dad and his faith that guided us through the hard times.

Dad is also a living example of real 55 . From dawn to dusk he works countless hours to 56 our family. He always puts our happiness 57 his own and never fails to cheer me on at my sports games 58 his exhaustion after long days. His loving and selfless nature has inspired me to become more sympathetic and 59 putting others first.

Dad the life 60 I have learned from you will stay with me forever. You are my father teacher friend and most importantly my hero.

41. A. teacher          B. gardener     C. farmer               D. grocer

42. A. stormy           B. lively           C. disappearing     D. burning

43. A. order            B. form         C. gap              D. position

44. A. repeatedly       B. normally     C. finally              D. really

45. A. go               B. begin            C. occur                D. change

46. A. yet              B. still            C. even             D. nearly

47. A. surprised        B. nervous      C. angry                D. frightened

48. A. apologized       B. cried            C. complained           D. laughed

49. A. lost         B. done         C. gone             D. touched

50. A. meets with       B. brings up        C. works out            D. thinks about

51. A. Thankfully       B. Hopefully        C. Unfortunately        D. Strangely

52. A. or               B. for          C. so               D. but

53. A. happened     B. seemed       C. continued            D. aimed

54. A. face         B. appreciate       C. examine          D. question

55. A. love         B. pride            C. friendship           D. honesty

56. A. support          B. settle           C. start                D. impress

57. A. after            B. before           C. beside               D. under

58. A. in spite of      B. in terms of      C. in control of        D. in place of

59. A. careful          B. regretful        C. considerate          D. humorous

60. A. history          B. motto            C. patterns         D. lessons

Answer 1

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