once a week.She seemed __12__ and always waved, flashing a big smile.My __13__ stayed long after she drove away.
Then one day, when waiting in our __14__ car park, I saw her get out of her car with her husband's help.She walked __15__.The lady had a prosthesis (假肢) on the left leg.
For weeks I'd envied this woman, __16__ I'd been able to walk three miles to our car.I thought the lady had __17__, but she didn't.I thanked God for my legs, arms and sight, and for teaching me a __18__ early on in life.
When you meet a person who seems much happier than you, don't be __19__.You still had your parents, and the __20__ to walk, run or dance through life - wonderful things money can't buy.
语篇解读:本文为夹叙夹议文。作者遇到一个美丽优雅、穿着讲究、开着好车的女士,相比之下,作者感到生活对自己不公平。当得知这位女士的残疾后,作者为自己曾经的想法感到惭愧。
1.A.plans B.ideas
C.hours D.purposes
解析:选C 由下句"I worked earlier"可知,作者夫妻俩上班的时间不一样。
2.A.saw B.dropped
C.took D.set
解析:选B 丈夫开车送妻子上班,到达后应是让妻子下车。
3.A.study B.rest
C.party D.work
解析:选D 第一段介绍他们的上班规律,结合语境可判断,此处指作者到丈夫上班的地方等他。
4.A.noticed B.made
C.felt D.heard
解析:选A 由上下文语境可知,作者注意到一辆好车开了进来。
5.A.repairing B.considering
C.admiring D.washing
解析:选C 车是好车,因此作者非常羡慕,即忙于欣赏它。
6.A.sense B.a difference
C.a choice D.contact
解析:选D 由"she smiled at me"可知,她们视线接触。