Ⅱ. 完形填空

(2013·杭州模擬)

Russ was a lovable kid with a variety of communication challenges—a speech impediment(語言障礙), dyslexia(誦讀困難), and auditory(聽覺的)problems. 　1　today he is walking confidently, standing tall to make an acceptance　2　for having been chosen one of the“Outstanding Young Citizens”in Ocean County, New Jersey　3　his remarkable volunteer service in the town of Toms River.

As I listened, I closed my eyes. I found myself　4　those memorable moments. My mind was full of warm images of Russ as a loving, caring youth, a gentle soul, 　5　his challenges. And now, as he stood at the platform, I knew his heart must be racing. As Russ continued to　6　, I thought about the fateful day when he was diagnosed with all those impairments(損傷)and how　7　his tutors(家庭教師)would be if they could see him today. Here he was at twenty-nine, being honored for ten years of service as a volunteer　8　. Russ was　9　for organizing clothing for the homeless, teaching preschool children about fire safety, and for playing Santa Claus for very sick children by driving up in a fire truck.

Russ thanked his parents for providing him with dignity and teaching him about morals. Then, pausing for a few seconds, he　10　us by surprise by touching lovingly on the　11　of his nephew, Austin. Austin was just three years old when he died from an incurable disease. At that moment, I had to close my eyes again　12　a different set of tears ran down my cheeks. A silence　13　the room as Russ owed his volunteer award to Austin. He　14　his address by lifting the audience up with these words, “Austin taught me how to love. ”

I have never thought of this day. 　15　, no one had ever thought that Russ would make　16　as the star of the football team, and he had never been voted“most likely to succeed, ”but he　17　to be a true“star”in his community. Russ became a man of strong character　18　his unselfish service to others. With so many impairments, Russ now sees and acts　19　with his heart. His words and deeds inspire everyone who knows him. It is Russ, our son, who has shown us what　20　is. (345W)

1. A. And　　　 B. When　　　C. As　　　D. But

2. A. point B. speech C. call D. appeal

3. A. in spite of B. regardless of

C. because of D. in face of

4. A. recalling B. recording

C. seizing D. expecting

5. A. putting up with B. concerning about

C. escaping from D. facing up to

6. A. walk B. speak C. smile D. race

7. A. nervous B. excited C. proud D. surprised

8. A. policeman B. tailor C. fireman D. tutor

9. A. grateful B. responsible C. anxious D. fit

10. A. took B. got C. shocked D. moved

11. A. birth B. achievement

C. loss D. disease

12. A. since B. after C. when D. before

13. A. dropped down B. fell over

C. took off D. got up

14. A. concluded B. wrote C. delivered 　D. started

15. A. Generally B. Surprisingly

C. Actually D. However

16. A. it B. him C. one D. that

17. A. happened B. rose

C. appeared D. reduced

18. A. at B. on C. by D. in

19. A. cautiously B. generously

C. closely D. clearly

20. A. sharing B. love C. sacrifice D. confidence