阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡 将该项涂黑。
When I was younger, I knew that I could always go to my Aunt Estelle for comfort, advice and 42 .She was my best friend and my guardian angel. I could always be 43 with her and tell her anything that was on my mind. She also knew when I was trying to 44 something, Aunt Estele gave me advice when it was sought and guided me 45 many difficulties.
Last December, I was faced with one of the most difficult 46 l ever had to make in my life. She was dying of cancer and I was 47 go to Israel for two weeks for a research project. 48 , sought Aunt Estelle’s advice but for the
49 time I didn’t like her response. When I went to the hospital to visit her for what turned out to be the last time, she was waiting for me with a book about Israel on her bed and made it very clear that she 50 me to go--that it was her greatest wish for me to go--how could I 51 her. Aunt Estelle was the most unselfish person I ever knew and would not even consider my 52 about going. She called me 53 left for Israel to tell me that she love me and that she would always be with me.
I went to Israel and had the time of my life. When I returned, my parents 54 me up. I told them I couldn’t wait to tell Aunt Estell about my journey. They became 55 and I knew before they said the words that she had died. Aunt Estell’s unselfishness was her greatest 56 .
The gold bracelet she gave me for my sixteenth birthday was the one that I had always admired on her. Each time I look at it I am 57 oft an even greater gift from my aunt, the gift of her 58 .
Whenever I find myself becoming too self-centered and 59 the needs of those around me, I recall her selflessness and 60 to follow her example to make-the needs of others a priority.
The Person Who Influenced Me the Most
I opened the box and took out the shining gold bracelet. “For me?” I could barely talk. “Yes, of course,” said my Aunt Estelle. I really shouldn’t have been 41 because she was like that, unexpected and golden.When I was younger, I knew that I could always go to my Aunt Estelle for comfort, advice and 42 .She was my best friend and my guardian angel. I could always be 43 with her and tell her anything that was on my mind. She also knew when I was trying to 44 something, Aunt Estele gave me advice when it was sought and guided me 45 many difficulties.
Last December, I was faced with one of the most difficult 46 l ever had to make in my life. She was dying of cancer and I was 47 go to Israel for two weeks for a research project. 48 , sought Aunt Estelle’s advice but for the
49 time I didn’t like her response. When I went to the hospital to visit her for what turned out to be the last time, she was waiting for me with a book about Israel on her bed and made it very clear that she 50 me to go--that it was her greatest wish for me to go--how could I 51 her. Aunt Estelle was the most unselfish person I ever knew and would not even consider my 52 about going. She called me 53 left for Israel to tell me that she love me and that she would always be with me.
I went to Israel and had the time of my life. When I returned, my parents 54 me up. I told them I couldn’t wait to tell Aunt Estell about my journey. They became 55 and I knew before they said the words that she had died. Aunt Estell’s unselfishness was her greatest 56 .
The gold bracelet she gave me for my sixteenth birthday was the one that I had always admired on her. Each time I look at it I am 57 oft an even greater gift from my aunt, the gift of her 58 .
Whenever I find myself becoming too self-centered and 59 the needs of those around me, I recall her selflessness and 60 to follow her example to make-the needs of others a priority.
| 41. A. annoyed | B. surprised | C. puzzled | D. worried |
| 42. A. pleasure | B. fund | C. knowledge | D. support |
| 43. A. honest | B. content | C. familiar | D. careful |
| 44. A. avoid | B. win | C. hide | D. control |
| 45. A. over | B. with | C. off | D. though |
| 46. A. suggestions | B. plans | C. changes | D. choices |
| 47. A. guided | B. scheduled | C. determined | D. persuaded |
| 48. A. Suddenly | B. Obviously | C. Naturally | D. Luckily |
| 49. A. first | B. only | C. next | D. last |
| 50. A. ordered | B. allowed | C. expected | D. inspired |
| 51. A. stop | B. refuse | C. blame | D. surprise |
| 52. A. confusion | B. thought | C. project | D. hesitation |
| 53. A. before | B. until | C. after | D. since |
| 54. A. lifted | B. picked | C. cheered | D. brought |
| 55. A. silent | B. nervous | C. relaxed | D. shocked |
| 56. A. dream | B. reward | C. gift | D. honor |
| 57. A. convinced | B. reminded | C. informed | D. told |
| 58. A. interest | B. patience | C. love | D. effort |
| 59. A. feeling | B. discovering | C. satisfying | D. overlooking |
| 60. A. demand | B. a ree | C. refer | D. attem t |
