阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
The rose bushes were finally in full bloom on that spring morning.
The 41 Of roses always brings to mind Wanda's childhood memories. Then the family had no 42 to buy extra things, so even a tired rose was something to 43 .
Currently, to have a backyard full of different roses is pure 44 . And her husband, Dale, devotedly 45 the roses. 46 that she loves the very first blooms, he picked some on this particular morning.
But as Dale returned, he came across a neighbor who had 47 for a quick visit. As the woman turned to go, Dale generously gave the 48 to her. And even though their visitor 49 she didn't want to take them. She was 50 assured(确信)that the flowers were hers to keep.
Seeing her precious first blooms go out of the door 51 Wanda with regret, and a bit of 52 .She knew it was "better to give than to receive". 53 , she wished she could have kept the roses for herself.
Later that day, the couple headed to the post office, where Wanda waited outside in the car.
Then, without 54 , an older woman suddenly appeared at the open window, and gave her a bunch of fresh roses! "These are for you. They're my first blooms this spring.”
Completely 55 , Wanda thanked the woman and 56 for a moment to breathe in the rich fragrance. When she looked back, the mysterious visitor was gone.
That special 5 7 changed Wanda. It made her understand the true meaning of 58 unexpected gifts. Now, she always 59 , her first blooms to others, as a(n) 60 that someone is thinking of them.
41.A.sight B.scenery C.scene D.show
42.A.energy B.money C.courage D.desire
43.A.desert B.raise C.value D.water
44.A.business B.memory C.imagination D.enjoyment
45.A.lays B.serves C.studies D.tends
46.A.Anxious B.Ashamed C.Afraid D.Aware
47.A.stopped by B.settled down C.turned out D.broken in
48.A.greetings B.wishes C.roses D.bushes
49.A.recommended B.complained C.cried D.insisted
50.A.hardly B.repeatedly C.secretly D.temporarily
51.A.filled B.covered C.charged D.supplied
52.A.1ension B.pride C.gladness D.selfishness
53.A.Thus B.Still C.Instead D.Otherwise
54.A.doubt B.warning C.effort D.thinking
55.A.depressed B.confused C.amazed D.relaxed
56.A.waited B.nodded C.shook D.bent
57.A.discovery B.delivery C.apology D.smell
58.A.giving B.receiving C.keeping D.exchanging
59.A.takes away B.puts away C.gives away D.throws away
60.A.routine B.duty C.reminder D.example
第一节
41~45:ABCDD 46~50:DACDB 51~55:ADBBC 56~60:DBACC
The rose bushes were finally in full bloom on that spring morning.
The 41 Of roses always brings to mind Wanda's childhood memories. Then the family had no 42 to buy extra things, so even a tired rose was something to 43 .
Currently, to have a backyard full of different roses is pure 44 . And her husband, Dale, devotedly 45 the roses. 46 that she loves the very first blooms, he picked some on this particular morning.
But as Dale returned, he came across a neighbor who had 47 for a quick visit. As the woman turned to go, Dale generously gave the 48 to her. And even though their visitor 49 she didn't want to take them. She was 50 assured(确信)that the flowers were hers to keep.
Seeing her precious first blooms go out of the door 51 Wanda with regret, and a bit of 52 .She knew it was "better to give than to receive". 53 , she wished she could have kept the roses for herself.
Later that day, the couple headed to the post office, where Wanda waited outside in the car.
Then, without 54 , an older woman suddenly appeared at the open window, and gave her a bunch of fresh roses! "These are for you. They're my first blooms this spring.”
Completely 55 , Wanda thanked the woman and 56 for a moment to breathe in the rich fragrance. When she looked back, the mysterious visitor was gone.
That special 5 7 changed Wanda. It made her understand the true meaning of 58 unexpected gifts. Now, she always 59 , her first blooms to others, as a(n) 60 that someone is thinking of them.
41.A.sight B.scenery C.scene D.show
42.A.energy B.money C.courage D.desire
43.A.desert B.raise C.value D.water
44.A.business B.memory C.imagination D.enjoyment
45.A.lays B.serves C.studies D.tends
46.A.Anxious B.Ashamed C.Afraid D.Aware
47.A.stopped by B.settled down C.turned out D.broken in
48.A.greetings B.wishes C.roses D.bushes
49.A.recommended B.complained C.cried D.insisted
50.A.hardly B.repeatedly C.secretly D.temporarily
51.A.filled B.covered C.charged D.supplied
52.A.1ension B.pride C.gladness D.selfishness
53.A.Thus B.Still C.Instead D.Otherwise
54.A.doubt B.warning C.effort D.thinking
55.A.depressed B.confused C.amazed D.relaxed
56.A.waited B.nodded C.shook D.bent
57.A.discovery B.delivery C.apology D.smell
58.A.giving B.receiving C.keeping D.exchanging
59.A.takes away B.puts away C.gives away D.throws away
60.A.routine B.duty C.reminder D.example
第一节
41~45:ABCDD 46~50:DACDB 51~55:ADBBC 56~60:DBACC