I believed I had perfect life. Because I was about to _________ my high school, and on my way to college, I had great friends and a loving family. There was nothing _________. But I spoke too soon.
It was at around 9:25 am that I heard the news that would change my life forever. My brother Zach had been in a car accident. He fought for five days before he __________. That day, I became an only child. I felt desperately _________.
After Zach’s death, I found relief in __________. I ate, then I slept, and then I ate again. I couldn’t cry. I could hardly feel anything, and I was numb. I stopped building relationships for fear they would end just as __________ as Zach. Also, I became nervous about any potentially risky situations — driving late at night — but I couldn’t express this fear of life __________ I wanted to be strong for my parents. I saw my parents’ pain __________ than mine on account of losing their son. I didn’t want them to __________ me. I also experienced a lot of __________ , because I was angry about why the sadness had happened to me, and I never escaped from this emotion.
Now, it has been nearly five years since Zach’s death. I don’t ____________ life anymore; I face it bravely. I __________ my friendships and began socializing(交友;交际)more. I even __________ Zach’s story with people around me. Although my new friends have never met him, they know about Zach.
One lesson I learn from losing my brother is never to be _________ to say “I love you.” I love my brother, but it is too late to express it loudly. The last time I remember telling my brother I loved him was when he was dying. Don’t make this _________ like me.
1.A.celebrate B.finish C.appreciate D.develop
2.A.explaining B.reaching C.competing D.missing
3.A.took away B.gave away C.passed away D.flew away
4.A.lonely B.different C.available D.relaxed
5.A.exercise B.food C.sleeping D.heart
6.A.finally B.suddenly C.actually D.especially
7.A.so B.if C.unless D.because
8.A.better B.worse C.less D.fewer
9.A.think about B.come about C.talk about D.worry about
10.A.embarrassment B.anger C.unhappiness D.power
11.A.dream B.choose C.fear D.leave
12.A.produced B.rebuilt C.praised D.invited
13.A.interview B.advertise C.share D.perform
14.A.real B.nervous C.upset D.afraid
15.A.mistake B.explanation C.decision D.comment
— She looks upset. Do you know ________?
—Sorry. I don't know, either.
A.what's wrong with her B.how is she feeling
C.what the matter is D.what 's he thinking of
China held a national mourning Saturday for martyrs who died in the ________ against the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak and compatriots died of the disease, according to the State Council.
A.sign B.fight C.flight D.sight
-You _______ be happy with the strong public support you’ve received.
-Yes,you’re right.I’m really excited.
A.may B.can C.must D.need
—Don’t mention that at the beginning of the story, or it may ________ the shocking ending.
—OK.
A.give away B.give out C.give up D.give off
—Her voice was ________ of excitement. She must know the good news.
—I think so.
A.careful B.thick C.patient D.full