Unit 2 The Olympic Games grammar课时作业
一、完形填空
When Lisa Welch,from Jimboomba,Queensland,was struggling with what to gift her son for his upcoming 10th birthday,she was beaten.Her little boy Jorge has a __1__, who,born with Corticol Dysplasia,is unable to speak and his brain __2__ as an 18 months old.
Lisa had noticed that during the drive to school each weekday morning,Jorge almost jumped out of his seat __3__ every time they passed a big truck.This was what gave her the idea to put a post on the local Facebook Sell It page, __4__ a person with a truck to visit their home for an hour and __5__ take Jorge for a ride.Within minutes,Melissa Whelan,whose husband Tom drives a big truck,__6__ to be online and contacted(联系)Lisa, Jorge's birthday __7__ had been organized.
But the story doesn't __8__ there.The offers of trucks and time kept pouring in.It was at this point that Gavin,another trucker,stepped in and __9__.Afterwards,he set up a __10__ page "Jimboomba Jorge" __11__ everyone could keep pace with what was unfolding.The __12__ of the birthday surprise spread,and enthusiasm and local community spirit __13__.Within 5 days,Gavin had organized a convoy(车队)of 214 trucks, with __14__ coming from across the country.He spoke with radio stations 4BC about Jorge and the convoy.Channel 9 Australia was contacted and they too made arrangements to be __15__ on the day.
Saturday the 15th December __16__ bright and sunny,which turned out the best ever birthday for Jorge.The community also __17__ a total of $1 700 toward Jorge's ongoing __18__ costs and __19__ the birthday presents was the donation of a tablet PC from the local Telstra shop.Lisa is excited that this can be used to aid Jorge with his __20__.
1.A.toy B.disability
C.situation D.habit
2.A.treats B.considers
C.functions D.describes
3.A.casually B.calmly
C.excitedly D.violently
4.A.asking for B.depending on
C.sending for D.bringing up
5.A.frequently B.gradually
C.deliberately D.possibly
6.A.hesitated B.happened
C.intended D.pretended
7.A.surprise B.invitations
C.evening D.dance