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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. society
B. world
C. position
D. way

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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. suggests
B. promises
C. seems
D. requires

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. middle
B. high
C. public
D. private

A doctor was once teaching a (1) of medical students at a famous university in Edinburgh. An injured man was (2) in, and the doctor turned to (3) of the students and asked him, "What’s (4) with this man" "I don’t know, sir," the students answered. "Shall I examine him and (5) out" "There is no (6) to examine him," said the doctor. "You (7) know without asking questions. He had (8) his right knee. Don’t you notice the (9) he walked He hurt it by (10) it in the fire. You see his trouser leg is burnt away at the (11) . This is Monday morning. Yesterday was (12) , but on Saturday the roads were (13) and muddy. The man’s trousers are muddy all over. The man fell down on Saturday (14) . " The doctor then turned to the man and said, "You (15) your wages on Saturday and went to a public house and drank too much. You (16) wet and muddy on the way (17) . You tried to dry your clothes (18) the fire when you got home. (19) you had drunk too much, you (20) on the fire and burnt your knee. Is that right" "Yes, sir," said the man.

A. crowded
B. wide
C. wet
D. difficult

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. took
B. threw
C. sent
D. put

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