阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
When I worked in a large city, passing by someone experiencing homelessness wasn’t an uncommon sight. The difficult situation of those I saw touched me , and I often felt, “I would be one of them the kindness of God.”
I felt forced to do something, and as a single mom and newcomer to my field, I decided to __ a plan that fit my limited budget. I began by five to ten dollar bills each payday, and during the week, passing out to those I met on the street.
Though a dollar felt like a small , I realized how _ it was to give the gift of being seen: for me to recognize that those I passed by were people just like me. we would joke a bit and smile together. On some occasions, I was able to more. I’ll never know how and if the dollars , but I know that the connections we made did.
One day after I had started this weekly practice, I had enough to buy myself a new winter coat. With my recent purchase wrapped around my shoulders, I that my old coat could still be put to use by someone who had little or nothing to them from the cold. However, at that moment, I felt inspired to pass on this opportunity for . I turned to the salesman who had helped me, and asked if he would feel taking my old coat, walking to the corner, and offering it to someone . Slightly taken aback, he smiled. “I will as soon as I get a break,” he said. “Thanks for your .”
I can’t help but feel that my with kindness have moved me to pass it on, and in this way, I feel I’ve helped more than just those I by on the street. Kindness touches many hearts, and I am grateful for the way it has mine.
1.A. surprisingly B. happily C. seriously D. deeply
2.A. but for B. together with C. apart from D. because of
3.A. put up with B. keep up with C. come up with D. link up with
4.A. setting off B. setting aside C. setting out D. setting about
5.A. it B. him C. them D. that
6.A. amount B. tip C. quality D. guard
7.A. careful B. successful C. thankful D. powerful
8.A. Sometimes B. Never C. Hardly D. Seldom
9.A. accept B. receive C. refuse D. give
10.A. attended B. helped C. made D. afforded
11.A. put up B. saved up C. picked up D. held up
12.A. realized B. explained C. admitted D. agreed
13.A. prevent B. stop C. pull D. protect
14.A. connection B. communication C. kindness D. relationship
15.A. disappointed B. comfortable C. depressed D. wise
16.A. in need B. in doubt C. in detail D. in anger
17.A. compromise B. comprehension C. consideration D. ambition
18.A. hobbies B. experiences C. habits D. favorites
19.A. judge B. go C. stand D. pass
20.A. interested B. excited C. touched D. entertained
It’s said that the heaviest man in this city, _________ 1,345 pounds, has been sent to hospital to receive medical treatment.
A. weighing B. to weigh C. weighed D. weigh
Tom’s teacher and classmates all knew Tom would not do well, but he succeeded _________ their expectations.
A. below B. by C. in D. beyond
Not until he failed in the last examination _________ he should have spent more time on study.
A. did he realize B. he realized C. did he not realize D. he didn’t realize
As a saying goes, the wise man knows he knows nothing, _________ the fool thinks he knows all.
A. when B. while C. as D. though
We should show _________ concern for Mr. Smith, _________ eighty-year-old man near our home because now he has nobody to depend on.
A. /; a B. the; a C. /; an D. the; an
