Chuck was one of my students in my high school English class. He was a writer of great 21. So, when he was accepted into the journalism program at the University of Missouri, I wasn’t 22.
During his first year at college, Chuck would stopp by the school a few times to keep me informed of his 23. We recalled（回忆）that we had worked together several years before to 24 money for some sick African babies who were being cared for by a nurse friend of mine in Thailand, a place far away yet close to our 25. Chuck raised several thousand dollars. It was an activity that 26 our common relationship into a friendship.
In his second year at college, it was discovered that Chuck had lung cancer and had only a short while to 27. I went to see him one day. Seeing me, he was filled with 28 and we talked and laughed for most of the afternoon.
About six weeks later, Chuck died. It was a great 29 for everyone, especially for his family. Chuck was 30 and full of promise. More 31, he was a good person, a just person.
When I went to his funeral（葬礼）, his father told me that several weeks before, Chuck had asked him to 32 his possessions with him so that he might select a few things to be buried together with him . Chuck 33 six items, including an essay(论文) he had written.
He told me that Chuck liked the 34 I had written to him at the bottom of the last page. In that little note, I affirmed(证实) his talent as a 35.
I was grateful for the 36 gift Chuck gave me that day. His taking my note with him offered me a great opportunity to 37 students’ lives. I felt a sense of purpose that was greater than ever. Whenever I 38 my purpose in teaching, I think of Chuck, and I am reminded of it once again: 39 have the power to affect hearts and 40 for a long time.
1.. A. use B. talent C. height D. assistance
2..A. disappointed B. amused C. excited D. surprised
3.. A. secret B. school C. progress D. family
4. A. raise B. borrow C. spend D. save
5.. A. college B. hearts C. village D. friends
6.. A. transformed B. divided C. put D. devoted
7.. A. spare B. act C. live D. sleep
8.. A. worry B. joy C. pain D. tears
9.. A. honor B. comfort C. day D. loss
10. A. fortunate B. serious C. talented D. unsatisfied
11.. A. importantly B. seriously C. usually D. sincerely
12.. A. go over B. take over C. give away D. threw away
13.. A. added B. bought C. examined D. chose
14.. A. story B. letter C. joke D. message
15.. A. writer B. teacher C. doctor D. comedian
16.. A. excellent B. practical C. special D. expensive
17.. A. believe B. draw C. know D. influence
18. A. remember B. forget C. change D. achieve
19.. A. Parents B. Teachers C. Students D. Strangers
20.. A. health B. appearance C. accents D. minds
As you ______ new words in context, it is a very good method for you to guess their meanings.
A. come about B. come across C. come out D. come up
The good-for-nothing graduate’s mind _______ when he learned that he could not get the graduation diploma because of his poor performance．
A. turned empty B. became light C. grew blind D. went blank
I need to go back home before I _________ money.
A. is running out B. run out C. have run out of D. is running out of
Five players ________a basketball team.
A. made up of B. making up of C. consists of D. are consisted of
—Do you believe his words?
—No, what he said was________.
A. less convincing B. more convincing
C. less convinced D. more convinced
