We may have many difficulties in life, and sometimes it's even unfair for someone, but it depends on how you face them. Sally is a student from a university, she made a _36  last August. She decided to take her grandmother __ 37_ their hometown and live with her in a rented room (出租房) near her school.
Sally's family have met a lot in the past few years. Her grandmother _ 38_ her legs and she could walk only with a stick. Her father died because of illness. Sally's mother plagued (受折磨) by these events, she lost the _ 39  to take care of others. "This was the only choice. No one else could  40  my grandma," Sally explained. Her grandmother has also had a  41_ life. The old woman's three sons have all died, and Sally couldn't leave her alone where _ 42_ could look after her. A room with two beds, a desk and a table is their new home. The room _ 43  her several hundred yuan every month. In order to make money, Sally works in a supermarket after class and spends the money _ 44  the family. “I was brought up by my grandma, and now it's my  45  to take care of her," said Sally. When she was young, her grandmother "magically" prepared every meal   46   for her every day, even though she could not   47   a clock.
In the eyes of Sally's teacher, the girl is a(an) _ 48_ student. "Though taking care of her grandmother takes her lots of  49 , Sally has tried to stay on top of all her courses. She is even preparing for an English singing contest," Her teacher said. Sally even 50  help from others. “It's kind of like only getting without giving,” she explained. At present, the girl is able to support the home with her weak shoulder.
36. A. promise    B. decision   C. living      D. progress
37. A. from       B. in        C. to         D. for
38. A. kicked     B. tied       C. broke      D. lost
39. A. hope      B. ability     C. dream      D. power
40. A. look for    B. wait for   C. search for   D. care for
41. A. homeless   B. boring       C. hard        D. meaningless
42. A. nobody     B. somebody   C. anybody      D. everybody
43. A. pays       B. takes        C. costs        D. spends
44. A. supporting   B. building   C. finding        D. making
45. A. hobby      B. interest    C. dream         D. turn
46. A. in time      B. on time   C. at times        D. out of time
47. A. read        B. notice      C. see          D. watch
48. A. unlucky     B. fascinating   C. careful      D. excellent
49. A. money      B. spirit        C. energy      D. courage
50. A. accepted    B. asked        C. refused     D. got

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【主旨大意】本文是一篇记叙文，它向我们讲述了一个叫Sally的勇敢女孩的故事，她遭遇了种种不幸，但是她没有对生活失去信心，她一边照顾年迈有病的奶奶，一边打工，一边上学，她用一个柔弱的肩膀支撑起一个家。
36. B考查动词词义辨析。从文章She decided to take her grandmother __ 37_ their hometown and live with her in a rented room (出租房) near her school.她决定带奶奶离开家乡，住在学校附近的出租屋里，推知前句意为“她去年八月做出决定。”promise承诺；decision决定；living生存方式；progress进步。 故选B。