As I held my father's hands one night, I couldn't help but notice their calluses (老茧) and roughness. His hands tell the story of his life as a __16__, including all his struggles.
16. A. teacher    B. gardener     C. farmer     D. grocer

        One summer, I remember, a drought (旱灾) hit Ontario, turning it into a __17__ desert. On one of those hot mornings I was picking sweet corn with my dad to fill the last __18__ from the grocery store. Fifty dozen was all we needed, which __19__ took twenty minutes. That morning, however, the process didn't __20__ quickly.
17. A. stormy         B. lively         C. disappearing          D. burning
18. A. order          B. form           C. gap                   D. position
19. A. repeatedly     B. normally       C. finally               D. really
20. A. go             B. begin          C. occur                 D. change

After forty minutes of aimlessly walking in the field, we __21__ needed twenty dozen. I was completely frustrated and __22__. Dropping the basket heavily, I declared, "If the store wants its last twenty dozen, they can pick it themselves!" Dad __23__. "Just think, my little girl, only ten dozen left for each of us and then we're __24__." Such is Dad -- whatever problem he __25__, he never gives up.
21. A. yet            B. still          C. even               D. nearly
22. A. surprised      B. nervous        C. angry              D. frightened
23. A. apologized     B. cried          C. complained         D. laughed
24. A. lost           B. done           C. gone               D. touched
25. A. meets with     B. brings up      C. works out          D. thinks about

        __26__, the disastrous effects of the drought were felt all over our county. It was a challenging time for everyone, __27__ Dad remained optimistic. He __28__ to be grateful for other things like good health and food on our plates. Only then did I truly begin to __29__ Dad and his faith that guided us through the hard times.
26. A. Thankfully     B. Hopefully        C. Unfortunately      D. Strangely
27. A. or             B. for              C. so                 D. but
28. A. happened       B. seemed           C. continued          D. aimed
29. A. face           B. appreciate       C. examine            D. question

        Dad is also a living example of real __30__. From dawn to dusk, he warks countless hours to __31__ our family. He always puts our happiness __32__ his own, and never fails to cheer me on at my sports games __33__ his exhaustion after long days. His loving and selfless nature has inspired me to become more sympathetic and __34__, putting others first.
30. A. love            B. pride             C. friendship         D. honesty
31. A. support         B. settle            C. start              D. impress
32. A. after           B. before            C. beside             D. under
33. A. in spite of     B. in terms of       C. in control of      D. in place of
34. A. careful         B. regretful         C. considerate        D. humorous

        Dad, the life __35__ I have learned from you will stay with me forever. You are my father, teacher, friend and, most importantly, my hero.
35. A. history     B. motto     C. patterns     D. lessons

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