Chuck was one of my students in my high school English class. He was a writer of great 36. So, when he was accepted into the journalism program at the University of Missouri, I wasn’t37
During his first year at college, Chuck would stop by the school a few times to keep me informed of his 38. We recalled that we had worked together several years before to 39 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 40. Chuck raised several thousand dollars. It was an activity that 41 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 42. I went to see him one day. Seeing me, he was filled with 43 and we talked and laughed for most of the afternoon.
About six weeks later, Chuck died. It was a great 44 for everyone, especially for his family. Chuck was 45 and full of promise. More 46, he was a good person, a just person.
When I went to his funeral, his father told me that several weeks before, Chuck had asked him to 47 his possessions with him so that he might select a few things to be buried together with him . Chuck 48 six items, including an essay he had written.*
He told me that Chuck liked the 49 I had written to him at the bottom of the last page. In that little note, I affirmed(证实) his talent as a 50.
I was grateful for the 51 gift Chuck gave me that day. His taking my note with him offered me a great opportunity to 52 students’ lives. I felt a sense of purpose that was greater than ever. Whenever I 53 my purpose in teaching, I think of Chuck, and I am reminded of it once again: 54 have the power to affect hearts and 55 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
He was always _______ for knowledge, and at last became an expert in the field of art. A. fond B. content C. brave D. greedy
______ at the crossing and you will see a tall white building.
A. Turn right B. Turning right C. Turned right D. Being turn right
Rather than ______ at home playing cards on the Internet, I prefer _______ out for a day trip.
A. to stay; to go B. stay; to go C. to stay; go D. stay; go
Two-thirds of the land ________ covered with green grass and the rest _______ covered with pine trees.
A. is; is B. is; are C. are; is D. are; are
I feel it is you as well as your wife that for your son’s bad performance at school.
A. are to blame B. is going to blame
C. are to be blamed D. is to be blamed
