I lost my mom last month and it’s been really tough. I ___41___ to my hometown to pay my respects and say my ___42___. After spending a few days with my ___43___ making arrangements, it was time to ___44___ . I boarded the plane to find a young man ___45___ in my seat. He apologized graciously(优雅地) when I ___46___ him to move.
When the plane took off, something about leaving the place where I grew up and realizing that my mom was no longer there ___47___ me down. As I watched the ground growing more and more ___48___ through the window, my eyes filled with tears. That same young man asked me if I was OK and said he was there if I needed to talk.___49___, we had a three-hour flight sitting in the same row.
His words made me feel better. Honestly, I felt I wasn’t _____50_____ on that plane traveling hundreds of miles across the country. Although I never took him up on his offer, I was _____51_____by a stranger who knew that I may need someone in that _____52_____. I was grateful that the young guy was willing to _____53_____ me all of his time on the plane.
That moment has made me actively seek ways to serve and _____54_____ others. The things may be small, but they may be _____55_____ to that person.
41. A. moved B. drove C. flew D. walked
42. A. goodbyes B. apologies C. anxiety D. pity
43. A. colleagues B. classmates C. staff D. family
44. A. go ahead B. give in C. come over D. head back
45. A. lying B. sitting C. leading D. standing
46. A. warned B. forced C. encouraged D. asked
47. A. broke B. calmed C. slowed D. cut
48. A. different B. distant C. colourful D. terrible
49. A. In addition B. On average C. In return D. After all
50. A. concerned B. alone C. determined D. grateful
51. A. touched B. commanded C. scheduled D. reminded
52. A. direction B. moment C. chance D. identity
53. A. promise B. show C. offer D. send
54. A. recognize B. support C. help D. persuade
55. A. big B. common C. generous D. useful
【答案】41. C 42. A 43. D 44. D 45. B 46. D 47. A 48. B 49. D 50. B 51. A 52. B 53. C 54. C 55. A
