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. ugly
B. lasting
C. serious
D. frightening
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I live in a big city. It’s noisy and dirty and I get very (1) . At the weekends I like to leave the city and get some (2) air and a good rest. A few weeks ago I decided to go to see my (3) . I was really looking forward to it. My parents live a long way (4) . I went to see them with James, a friend, and we drove on Friday night. In the middle of the (5) it began to rain. The road became very (6) and it was difficult to drive. We arrived home just after midnight, feeling very (7) .The next (8) it was still raining. James took his (9) to a garage which was very good. In the afternoon the (10) improved, we wanted to go for a (11) . My parents lent us their car. That was no good. Their car didn’t (12) . We rang up the garage. "Oh," they said, "your car (13) be ready till tomorrow. " So it wasn’t (14) to go for a drive. We decided to play a word game. When we didn’t agree (15) a word we looked for a dictionary. It wasn’t there. (16) my mother remembered, "I lent it to your sister. She took it with her when she left. " The word game wasn’t any good (17) a dictionary. On Sunday my mother dropped a heavy box on her (18) and we had to hire a (19) to take her to hospital. When James and I drove back we got stuck in a car accident. If I want a rest next time, I’ll stay in the (20) .
A. interesting
B. necessary
C. possible
D. wonderful
I live in a big city. It’s noisy and dirty and I get very (1) . At the weekends I like to leave the city and get some (2) air and a good rest. A few weeks ago I decided to go to see my (3) . I was really looking forward to it. My parents live a long way (4) . I went to see them with James, a friend, and we drove on Friday night. In the middle of the (5) it began to rain. The road became very (6) and it was difficult to drive. We arrived home just after midnight, feeling very (7) .The next (8) it was still raining. James took his (9) to a garage which was very good. In the afternoon the (10) improved, we wanted to go for a (11) . My parents lent us their car. That was no good. Their car didn’t (12) . We rang up the garage. "Oh," they said, "your car (13) be ready till tomorrow. " So it wasn’t (14) to go for a drive. We decided to play a word game. When we didn’t agree (15) a word we looked for a dictionary. It wasn’t there. (16) my mother remembered, "I lent it to your sister. She took it with her when she left. " The word game wasn’t any good (17) a dictionary. On Sunday my mother dropped a heavy box on her (18) and we had to hire a (19) to take her to hospital. When James and I drove back we got stuck in a car accident. If I want a rest next time, I’ll stay in the (20) .
A. car
B. clothes
C. weather
D. work
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. take
B. join
C. hold
D. give
I live in a big city. It’s noisy and dirty and I get very (1) . At the weekends I like to leave the city and get some (2) air and a good rest. A few weeks ago I decided to go to see my (3) . I was really looking forward to it. My parents live a long way (4) . I went to see them with James, a friend, and we drove on Friday night. In the middle of the (5) it began to rain. The road became very (6) and it was difficult to drive. We arrived home just after midnight, feeling very (7) .The next (8) it was still raining. James took his (9) to a garage which was very good. In the afternoon the (10) improved, we wanted to go for a (11) . My parents lent us their car. That was no good. Their car didn’t (12) . We rang up the garage. "Oh," they said, "your car (13) be ready till tomorrow. " So it wasn’t (14) to go for a drive. We decided to play a word game. When we didn’t agree (15) a word we looked for a dictionary. It wasn’t there. (16) my mother remembered, "I lent it to your sister. She took it with her when she left. " The word game wasn’t any good (17) a dictionary. On Sunday my mother dropped a heavy box on her (18) and we had to hire a (19) to take her to hospital. When James and I drove back we got stuck in a car accident. If I want a rest next time, I’ll stay in the (20) .
A. drive
B. look
C. trip
D. walk