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I learned how to accept life as it is from my father. (1) , he did not teach me acceptance when he was strong and healthy, but rather when he was (2) and ill. My father was (3) a strong man who loved being active. But a terrible illness (4) all that away. Now he can no longer walk. And he must sit quietly in a chair all day. Even talking is (5) . One night, I went to visit him with my sisters. We started (6) about life, and I told them about one of my (7) . I said that we must very often give things up (8) we grow: our youth, our beauty, our friends, but it always (9) that after we give something up, we gain something new in its place. Then suddenly my father (10) up. He said, "But, Peter, I gave up (11) ! What did I gain" I thought and thought, but I could not think of anything to say. (12) , he answered his own question. "I (13) the love of my family. " I looked at my sisters and saw tears in their eyes along with hope and thankfulness. I was also (14) by his words. After that, when I began to feel irritated at someone, I (15) remember his words and become (16) . If he could replace his great pain with a feeling of love for others, then I should be (17) to give up my small irritations. In this (18) , I learned the power of acceptance from my father. Sometimes I (19) what other things I could have learned from him if I had listened more carefully when I was a boy. For now, though, I am grateful for this one (20)

A. touched
B. astonished
C. attracted
D. warned

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England is not a big country: from north to south and from east to west (1) is only about three hundred miles (2) . But for a small country it has a (3) range of climates. People who have (4) visited England, or who have visited only (5) of it, often (6) of thinking that it is a cold and wet country. (7) the summer months of June to September, this is probably true of the (8) of England and Midlands. In the south, however, the (9) is much pleasant. One (10) is that when people retire from a job in the south they often prefer to (11) to the milder south. Perhaps the warmest (12) of the country is the southwest, which consists of the counties of Devon and Comwall. The (13) Gulf Stream flows across the North Atlantic Ocean from the Gulf of Mexico and makes the coastal regions of the (14) quite warm. Palm trees, bamboo and many semi-tropical plants grow (15) in the southwest of England. Flowers and vegetables ripen (16) a month earlier than those elsewhere. Farmers in the area obtain (17) for their vegetables and flowers because they are ready earlier. In winter there (18) several feet of snow in other parts of England (19) there will probably be no snow at all in the southwest. This may be (20) the southwest is one of England’s most popular holiday areas.

A. and
B. so
C. for
D. but

Can you imagine how you would feel if you fell dangerously ill and could not reach or call a doctor Millions of people (1) the world are in this unfortunate (2) , living in distant places (3) there are no railways, no proper roads and no telephones. Thousands of (4) are lost every year (5) could have been saved if medical attention (6) in time. (7) today help could be brought quickly and easily (8) many of these people (9) full advantage was taken (10) the aeroplane. (11) country has proved this (12) than Australia. The Australians (13) greater use of the aeroplane than any (14) people in the world. In no other country (15) the total number of miles flown by the (16) person so high. In fact, it has been (17) that Australians jump into planes (18) people in other countries jump into trains and buses. It is not surprising, (19) that Australia should have been the first country (20) a Flying Doctor Service.

A. of
B. else
C. Japanese
D. other

A little boy invited his mother to attend his school’s first teacher-parent meeting. To the little boy’s (1) she said she would go. This (2) be the first time that his classmates and teacher (3) his mother and he felt (4) of her appearance. Although she was a beautiful woman, there was a severe scar that (5) nearly the entire right side of her face. The boy never wanted to (6) why or how she got the scar. At the meeting, the people were (7) by the kindness and natural beauty of his mother (8) the scar, but the little boy was still embarrassed and (9) himself from everyone. He did, however, get within (10) of a conversation between his mother and his teacher. The teacher asked (11) , "How did you get the scar on your face" The mother replied, " (12) my son was a baby, he was in a room that caught fire. Everyone was (13) afraid to go in because the fire was (14) , so I went in. As I was running toward his bed, I saw a long piece of wood coming down and I placed myself over him trying to protect him. I was knocked (15) but fortunately, a fireman came in and saved both of us. " She (16) the burned side of her face. "This scar will be (17) , but to this day, I have never (18) what I did. " At this point, the little boy came out running toward his mother with tears in his eyes. He held her in his arms and felt a great (19) of the sacrifice that his mother had made for him. He held her hand (20) for the rest of the day.

A. forgot
B. recognized
C. considered
D. regretted

Our country has many chances for adults who want to make their lives better. There are public schools you can attend. In the schools, you can take things (1) English, arithmetic and history, you can find classes in almost (2) subjects you want to study. You may want to (3) to type, sew, paint or fix TV sets. You may want to learn (4) about the trade you are already in. You may want to get a high school diploma. You may (5) want to go to college. All it takes is time and effort. In many cities, there are adult classes in (6) schools. You can attend many of these classes without (7) to pay money. In some schools you may have to pay a small fee. There are (8) many kinds of private schools for adults, where you may have to pay more money. Many job chances are (9) to those who wish to work. It helps if you know (10) than one language. There are good (11) for interpreters and typists who know English. There are many good jobs in government. In most cases, you must be a citizen of this country, and you must (12) a civil service examination. These examinations are (13) to everyone, regardless of race, religion or color. For many civil service jobs you (14) a high school diploma. The person who does not have a high school diploma can get (15) . There are several ways. You can study high school (16) at home and then take special tests. (17) you pass the tests, then you get a diploma. Or you can go to a night school. There are classes that (18) you to take special tests or get a diploma. Be as well trained as you can. Get as much training as you can. (19) knocks at every door. Be sure that when it knocks at your door, you are (20) .

A. Text
B. Job
C. Diploma
D. Chance

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