9.B make it意为"做到(某事)"。
10.D 由句意可知,父亲从未因为自己的残疾而把自己看成一个倒霉蛋而自怨自艾。
11.C able,形容词,"有能力的"。
12.B in others意为"在别人身上"。
13.A owner,"主人",指有一颗善心的主人。
14.C standard,"标准",指判断一个人好坏的标准。
15.D 由句意知,作者知道了父亲判断一个人的标准,但他还不知道什么是一颗善良的心。
16.B but表转折,句意:父亲已去世很多年了,但我还是经常想起他。
17.A know指知道儿子不愿和他一起走的原因。
18.A walks指父亲和孩子多次一起走在路上。
19.C ashamed,形容词,"羞愧的"。
20.D regain,动词,"重新获得"。
第二节 语法填空
阅读下列材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(不多于3个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Bill: Is that you, Helen?
Helen: Bill, what are you doing right here?
Bill: I didn't recognize you until you came near me. You __1__(change) so much.
Helen: You __2__. Are you coming for Mr. Chen's art class?
Bill: Yes, I chose to learn art last year __3__ my parents believe this major will help me pass the Entrance Exam more easily.
Helen: Your parents are very cool for they support you in learning art. I'm not as lucky __4__ you. I made the choice by __5__(I). And my mother still doubts about it.