__5__ of coming to help.She explained what a __6__ it would be for Jake to have something to __7__ since he'd been diagnosed (诊断) with cancer.However, I __8__ having to tell him I could offer him very little __9__because there were no more positions.

　　After the phone call, I was deep in thought.Then, Mark, in charge of the pony (矮种马) rides, came in.In a(n) __10__ voice, he said, "__11__ I have to lift one more kid on one more horse, I may die.Jessica, I __12__ need another one with a strong back, even if it's just for a couple of hours."

　　A smile lit up my face, and I said, "I think I __13__ a guy."And a phone call later, Jake was scheduled to __14__Mark each night through the end of the event.

　　The next day, I made my way toward the pony rides.Jake __15__ with his back to me on the platform.Another volunteer waved at we, and Jake __16__. A moment later he __17__ me and smiled.

　　"Jessica！" he said __18__. "Thank you for getting me this __19__.Mark says I'm doing a good job, and also my mom is __20__ of me！"Then Jake hugged me.I felt very happy!

　　语篇解读：本文为记叙文。圣诞节前夕，作者为一个癌症患者安排了一次做志愿活动的机会，为此非常高兴。

　　1．A.anxious　　　　　　　 B．famous

　　C．responsible D．suitable

　　解析：选C　根据"As the volunteer coordinator"可知，作者负责协调工作。

　　2．A.Suddenly B．Fortunately

　　C．Finally D．Slowly

　　解析：选A　作者在工作的时候，突然电话铃响了。

　　3．A.considered B．viewed

　　C．made D．introduced

　　解析：选D　根据生活常识可知，首次给不认识的人打电话当然需要先做自我介绍。

　　C．running D．leaving

　　解析：选B　根据"the phone rang"可知，Kimberly是在打电话。

　　5．A.ability B．opinion

　　C．chance D．problem

　　解析：选C　根据最后一段可知，Kimberly的儿子Jake渴望得到参加志愿活动的机会。

　　6．A.relief B．surprise

　　C．failure D．question

解析：选A　Jake得了癌症，在家无事可做，如果他能获得一次参加志愿活动的机会