It was a very cold evening．The old man’s beard was almost frozen．He was waiting for a ride across the river．The wait seemed endless．The old man sat on the ground waiting．
Finally，he saw several horsemen coming．He watched them．He 1et the first one．pass by without even asking．Another passed by，and then another．Finally，tile 1ast rider came near the old man．The old man caught the rider’s eye and said，“Sir，would you mind giving me a ride
To the other side?”
Stopping his horse，the rider replied，“Of course．”But the old man’s body was half-frozen．He could not get off the ground．The horseman helped the old man onto his horse．He took the o1d man not just across the river，but to the old man′s home．
As they neared the old man’s house，the horseman asked，“Sir，you let several other riders pass by without even asking．Then I came up and you asked me for a ride at once．Why? What if 1 had said‘no’and 1eft you there?”
The old man looked at the rider straight in the eyes，and said?“1 looked into the eyes of the other riders．I quickly saw that they did n’t care．It would be useless even to ask them for a ride．But when I looked into your eyes，I saw kindness．I knew that you would help me．”
The words touched the rider deeply．“Thank you for what you’ve said，”he told the man．“I hope 1 will never be too busy to help others．”
With that，Thomas Jefferson，the third president of the US，turned his horse around and made his way back to the White House．
1.What does the underlined sentence mean?
A．Though 1 will be busy，I’ll sti1l help others．
B．1’ll not be busy forever，so I can help others．
C．1 will always be ready to help others．
D．To help others，1 will not be busy．
2.The writer used the first paragraph；in order to________．
A．describe the cold weather B．describe the old man’s difficulty
C．stress the 1ast horsemen’s kindness
D．describe the length of the old man’s beard
3.What did the old man ask the last driver to do?
A．To take him home． B．To take him across the river．
C．To take him to the capital． D．To take him to the White House．
4.Who is the last horseman?
A．The third president of America． B．The passage does n’t tell us．
C．A man sent by God． D．A unknown fighter of the U．S．army．
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题
It was a very cold evening. The old man’s beard was almost icy. He was waiting for a ____ across the river. The wait seemed ____. The old man sat on the ground waiting for quite a long time.
____, he saw several horsemen coming. He watched them silently and let the first one pass by without even asking. Another passed by，and then another, till the last rider came near the old man. The old man caught the rider’s ____ and said, “Sir, would you ____ giving me a ride to the other side?”
____ his horse, the rider replied, “Of course not.” But it was so cold that the old man’s body was almost ____. He could not get ____ the ground. The horseman helped the old man onto his horse. He took the old man not just across the river, ____ to the old man’s home.
As they ___ the old man’s house, the horseman asked, “Sir, you let several other riders pass by without even asking. Then I ____ and you asked me for a ride at once. Why? ____I had said ‘no’ and left you there?”
The old man looked the rider straight in the eye, and said, “I looked ____ the eyes of the other riders. I quickly saw that they didn’t ____. It would be ____ even asking them for a ride. But in your eye I saw ____. I knew that you would help me.”
The words ____ the rider deeply. “Thank you for what you’ve said,” he told the old man. “I hope I will never leave others ____ simply because I’m busy, and every American citizen does ____ in my heart.”
With that, Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the US, turned his horse around and made his ____ back to the White House。
1.A. help B. ride C. trip D. drive
2.A. useful B. boring C. fortunate D. endless
3.A. Gradually B. Finally C. Sadly D. Surprisingly
4.A .eyes B. hand C. back D. face
5.A. like B. think C. offer D. mind
6.A. Speeding B. Riding C. Stopping D. Leaving
7.A. shocked B. stuck C. frozen D. injured
8.A. down B. on C. in D. off
9.A. only B. but C. so D. then
10.A. neared B. visited C. passed D. missed
11.A. came on B. came in C. came up D. came out
12.A. Even if B. What if C. As if D. Only if
13.A. out B. for C. into D. up
14.A. try B. wait C. ask D. care
15.A. useless. B. risky C. dangerous D. foolish
16.A. bravery B. loyalty C. ambition D. kindness
17.A. attracted B. comforted C. touched D. occupied
18.A. alone B. out C. away D. over
19.A. desire B. live C. count . D. advance
20.A. choice B. living C. mind D. way
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It was a very cold evening．The old man’s beard was almost frozen．He was waiting for a ride across the river．The wait seemed endless．The old man sat on the ground waiting．
Finally，he saw several horsemen coming．He watched them．He 1et the first one．pass by without even asking．Another passed by，and then another．Finally，tile 1ast rider came near the old man．The old man caught the rider’s eye and said，“Sir，would you mind giving me a ride
To the other side?”
Stopping his horse，the rider replied，“Of course．”But the old man’s body was half-frozen．He could not get off the ground．The horseman helped the old man onto his horse．He took the o1d man not just across the river，but to the old man′s home．
As they neared the old man’s house，the horseman asked，“Sir，you let several other riders pass by without even asking．Then I came up and you asked me for a ride at once．Why? What if 1 had said‘no’and 1eft you there?”
The old man looked at the rider straight in the eyes，and said?“1 looked into the eyes of the other riders．I quickly saw that they did n’t care．It would be useless even to ask them for a ride．But when I looked into your eyes，I saw kindness．I knew that you would help me．”
The words touched the rider deeply．“Thank you for what you’ve said，”he told the man．“I hope 1 will never be too busy to help others．”
With that，Thomas Jefferson，the third president of the US，turned his horse around and made his way back to the White House．
1.What does the underlined sentence mean?
A．Though 1 will be busy，I’ll sti1l help others．
B．1’ll not be busy forever，so I can help others．
C．1 will always be ready to help others．
D．To help others，1 will not be busy．
2.The writer used the first paragraph；in order to________．
A．describe the cold weather B．describe the old man’s difficulty
C．stress the 1ast horsemen’s kindness
D．describe the length of the old man’s beard
3.What did the old man ask the last driver to do?
A．To take him home． B．To take him across the river．
C．To take him to the capital． D．To take him to the White House．
4.Who is the last horseman?
A．The third president of America． B．The passage does n’t tell us．
C．A man sent by God． D．A unknown fighter of the U．S．army．
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It was a bitter cold evening in northern Virginia many years ago. The old man’s beard was glazed by winter’s frost while he waited for a ride across the river. The wait seemed endless. His body became numb and stiff from the frigid north wind.
It was long before he heard the faint, steady rhythm of hooves (马蹄) along the frozen path. Anxiously watching several horsemen coming up, he let the first one pass by without any effort to get his attention, then another passed by, and another. Finally, the last rider drew near where the old man sat like a snow statue when old man caught his eyes and said, “Sir, would you mind giving an old man a ride to the other side?”
Stopping his horse, the rider replied, “Sure! Jump aboard.” Seeing the old man unable to lift his half-frozen body from the ground, the horseman got down to help him. The horseman took him not just across the river, but to his destination just a few miles away.
As they approached the tiny but cozy cottage, the horseman’s curiosity caused him to inquire, “Sir, I noticed you let several other riders pass by without making an effort to secure a ride. Then I came up and you immediately asked me for a ride. I am curious why, on such a bitter night, you would wait and ask the last rider. What if I had refused and left you here?”
The old man looked the rider straight in the eyes and replied, “I reckon I know people pretty good. I looked into the eyes of the other riders and immediately found no concern for my situation. It would have been useless even to ask them for a ride. But when I looked into your eyes, your gentle spirit would welcome the opportunity to give me assistance in my time of need.”
Those heart-warming comments touched the horseman deeply. “I’m so grateful for what you have said,” he told the old man. “May I never get too busy in my own affairs that I fail to respond to the needs of others with kindness and compassion.”
With that, Thomas Jefferson turned his horse around and made his way back to the White House.
1.Why didn’t the old man ask the previous riders for a ride?
A. Because he was waiting for the last rider.
B. Because his efforts failed to get their attention.
C. Because he assumed they had no concern for him.
D. Because he was too numb to lift his half-frozen body.
2.What caused the last rider to stop and help the old man?
A. the old man’s poor situation
B. kindness and sympathy
C. his own affairs
D. The old man’s warm comments
3.What do you know about the old man?
A. He gave the last rider an opportunity to help.
B. He lived in a cozy cottage a few miles away.
C. He judged people by looking into their eyes.
D. He recognized the president at first sight.
4.Which can be the best title of this text?
A. look into your eyes B. compassion of a great man
C. the last rider to help D. return to the White House
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On a very cold evening, an old man was trembling with his nearly icy hair and beard beside a river. Anxiously, he was waiting for a across the river. The wait seemed . The old man sat on the ground waiting for quite a long time.
, he saw several horsemen coming. He watched them silently and let the first one pass by without even asking. Another passed by, and then another, till the last rider came near the old man.The old man caught the rider’s and said, “Sir, would you giving me a ride to the other side?”
his horse，the rider replied，“Of course not．”But it was so cold that the old man’s body was almost . He could not get the ground．The horseman helped the old man onto his horse．He took the old man not just across the river, to the old man’s home.
As they the old man’s house, the horseman asked，“Sir, you let several other riders pass by without even asking. Then I and you asked me for a ride at once. Why? I had said ‘no’ and left you there?”
The old man stared at the rider straight in the eyes, and said, “I looked the eyes of the other riders. I quickly saw that they didn’t .It would be even asking them for a ride.But in your eyes，I saw . I knew that you would help me．”
The words the rider deeply．“Thank you for what you’ve said，”he told the man．“I hope I will never leave others 28 because I’m too busy, and every citizen does in my heart.”
With that, Thomas Jefferson，the third president of the US, turned his horse around and made his back to the White House.
1.A. trip B. ride C. help D. drive
2.A. cruel B. boring C. unfortunate D. endless
3.A. Gradually B. Finally C. Sadly D. Surprisingly
4.A. eye B. hand C. back D. face
5.A. like B. think C. please D. mind
6.A. Riding B. Speeding C. Stopping D. Leaving
7.A. stuck B. Shocked C. frozen D. injured
8.A. on B. down C. in D. off
9.A. and B. but C. so D. then
10.A. neared B. visited C. arrived D. left
11.A. came in B. came on C. came up D. came out
12.A. Even if B. What if C. As if D. Only if
13.A. out B. for C. into D. up
14.A. wait B. try C. ask D. care
15.A. Useless B. risky C. dangerous D. foolish
16.A. loyalty B. generosity C. ambition D. kindness
17.A. attracted B. comforted C. touched D. pleased
18.A. alone B. out C. away D. behind
19.A. live B. believe C. count D. help
20.A. living B. choice C. mind D. way
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It was a freezing cold evening in northern Virginia many years ago. An old man was waiting for a across the river.
At last he heard some hooves along the frozen path. Anxiously, he watched as several horsemen came around the bend. , he let them pass by one after another. Finally, as the rider was drawing near, the old man the rider’s eye and asked whether he would giving him a ride to the other side.
The rider agreed . Seeing the old man was unable to his half-frozen body from the ground, the horseman and helped the old man the horse. The horseman took the old man not just across the river, but to his , a tiny but cozy cottage.
Before leaving, out of , the horseman asked the old man why on such a bitter winter night he would wait and ask the last rider and he had refused. The old man replied, “I looked into the eyes of the other riders and immediately saw there was no for my situation. But when I looked into your eyes, I was certain that your gentle spirit would give me in my time of need.”
Those comments touched the horseman deeply, who the old man, “May I never get too busy with my own affairs that I to respond to the needs of others with kindness and compassion.”
these words, Thomas Jefferson, president of the United States, turned his horse around and his way back to the White House.
1.A. horseman B. horse C. ride D. friend
2.A. attacking B. running C. entering D. approaching
3.A. However B. Therefore C. Thus D. Moreover
4.A. coming B. leaving C. next D. last
5.A. kept B. caught C. looked D. saw
6.A. mind B. avoid C. prefer D. try
7.A. seriously B. doubtfully C. willingly D. strangely
8.A. lift B. push C. feel D. stand
9.A. went off B. turned around C. set out D. got down
10.A. onto B. over C. off D. above
11.A. hometown B. apartment C. destination D. village
12.A. courage B. curiosity C. enthusiasm D. honesty
13.A. what about B. if only C. how come D. what if
14.A. chance B. doubt C. concern D. reason
15.A. strength B. comfort C. generosity D. assistance
16.A. heartwarming B. impressive C. pessimistic D. optimistic
17.A. persuaded B. told C. reminded D. suggested
18.A. manage B. fail C. disagree D. remember
19.A. In B. On C. With D. At
20.A. made B. struggled C. felt D. Fought
高三英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
完形填空
It was a freezing cold evening in northern Virginia many years ago. An old man was waiting for a _______ across the river.
At last he heard some hooves (马蹄) _______ along the frozen path. Anxiously, he watched as several horsemen came around the bend. _______， he let them pass by one after another. Finally, as the _______ rider was drawing near, the old man _______the rider's eyes and asked whether he would _______ giving him a ride to the other side.
The rider agreed ________. Seeing the old man was unable to ________ his halffrozen body from the ground, the horseman _______ and helped the old man _______ the horse. The horseman took the old man not just across the river, but to his _______， a tiny but cozy cottage.
Before leaving, out of _______， the horseman asked the old man why on such a bitter winter night he would wait and ask the last rider and _______he had refused. The old man replied, “I looked into the eyes of the other riders and immediately saw there was no _______ for my situation. But when I looked into your eyes, I was certain that your gentle spirit would give me _______ in my time of need.”
Those _______ comments touched the horseman deeply, who _______ the old man. “May I never get too busy with my own affairs that I _______ to respond to the needs of others with kindness and compassion.”
With ________， Thomas Jefferson, president of the United States, turned his horse around and _________ his way back to the White House.
1.A.horseman B．horse C．ride D．friend
2.A.attacking B．running C．entering D．approaching
3.A.However B．Therefore C．Thus D．Moreover
4.A.coming B．remaining C．next D．last
5.A.kept B．caught C．looked D．saw
6.A.mind B．avoid C．prefer D．try
7.A.seriously B．doubtfully C．willingly D．strangely
8.A.lift B．push C．feel D．stand
9.A.went off B．turned around C．set out D．got down
10.A.onto B．over C．off D．above
11.A.hometown B．apartment C．destination D．village
12.A.courage B．curiosity C．enthusiasm D．honesty
13.A.what about B．if only C．how come D．what if
14.A.chance B．doubt C．concern D．reason
15.A.strength B．comfort C．generosity D．assistance
16.A.heartwarming B．impressive C．pessimistic D．optimistic
17.A.persuaded B．told C．reminded D．suggested
18.A.manage B．fail C．disagree D．remember
19.A.it B．them C．that D．this
20.A.made B．struggled C．felt D．fought
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It was a cold morning and there was almost nobody walking on the icy road. James, an elderly man, walked with great _______ on the road. As is well—known to us, aging is something that everybody must _______. Both his eyesight and _______ failed. Just as he was _______ his steps cautiously, a _______ was approaching by and sent him falling into the ditch(小水坑) by the road. _______ what had happened, the driver was scared but he didn’t _______.
On the contrary, he fled away in no time. _______ and overweight James was _______ injured and he couldn’t move a bit. He could only lie there __________, hoping __________ kind man could aid him. Cold and injured, James gradually lost his __________. About 10 minutes later, another car __________ near. When the driver, Steven, saw someone lying in the ditch by the roadside, he __________ stopped and went out of the car. He put one finger in front of James’s nose and __________the breath, knowing he was still living. He shouldered him up and carried him into his car.
Having wrapped a __________ blanket around James, he took off his own coat and covered James. After that he __________ for the nearby hospital. Because of the warmth of the blanket and Steven’s coat, James slowly __________ life. Knowing it was the young man who had saved him, he erupted into tears,saying “Thank you, kind boy! __________you I would have died! ” __________ for Steven it is a small case, we should always remember these who have helped us when we are in great need.
1.A. care B. patience C. force D. strength
2.A. fight B. think C. learn D. experience
3.A. sense B. ability C. hearing D. appearance
4.A. noticing B. minding C. seeing D. witnessing
5.A. man B. car C. horse D. train
6.A. Frightening B. Feeling C. Conducting D. Observing
7.A. pick up B. pull over C. go over D. cut down
8.A. Poor B. Excited C. Strong D. Frightened
9.A. greatly B. badly C. slightly D. sharply
10.A. quiet B. still C. calm D. safe
11.A. every B. other C. some D. another
12.A. consciousness B. life C. way D. concept
13.A. pulled B. pushed C. dragged D. drew
14.A. immediately B. unwillingly C. bravely D. suddenly
15.A. touched B. felt C. smelt D. confirmed
16.A. warm B. beautiful C. cold D. elegant
17.A. set B. headed C. ran D. rowed
18.A. gave back B. got up C. came to D. looked around
19.A. Without B. With C. For D. Besides
20.A. When B. As C. Because D. While
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It was a cold Saturday morning．An old man walked slowly into the ．With shoulders bent forward，he leaned on his trusty stick with each _step．
His shabby clothes and warm personality made him _out from the usual breakfast crowd．Unforgettable were his eyes that shone like diamonds and thin lips _in a steady smile．
A young waitress named Mary him drag toward a table by the window．She ran over to him，and said，“Here，sir．Let me give you a with that chair．”
Without saying a word，he smiled and ．She pulled the chair away from the table．Steadying him with one arm，she helped him get comfortably ．Then she moved the table up close to him，and leaned his _against the table where he could reach it．
In a soft，clear voice，he said，“Thank you for your ．”
“You’re welcome，sir．” She replied_ ．“And my name is Mary．I’ll be back in a moment，and you need anything at all in the meantime，just wave at me！”
After he had finished his breakfast，Mary brought him the change from his ticket．Then she _him out from behind the table．She handed him his stick，and walked _him to the front door．Holding the door open for him，she said，“Come back and see us，sir！”
He turned with his whole body and nodded with a smile．“You are very kind，” he said softly．
When Mary went to clean his table，she was to find that under his plate there was a business card and a note on a napkin(餐巾纸)．Under the napkin was a one hundred dollar bill！
The note on the napkin _，“Dear Mary，I respect you very much，and you respect yourself too．It shows by the way you _ _others．You have found the secret of happiness．Your kind gestures will _through those who meet you．”
The next day she was told that the man she had on was the owner of the restaurant where she was working．
1.A．restaurant B．shop C．hospital D．bank
2.A．big B．quick C．urgent D．unhurried
3.A．get B．look C．stand D．keep
4.A．held B．made C．remained D．put
5.A．felt B．noticed C．discovered D．realized
6.A．table B．cushion C．place D．hand
7.A．nodded B．obeyed C．sat D．hesitated
8.A．moved B．stayed C．seated D．rested
9.A．chair B．spoon C．stick D．plate
10.A．quickness B．kindness C．cleverness D．politeness
11.A．happily B．sadly C．nervously D．angrily
12.A．until B．though C．because D．if
13.A．called B．helped C．took D．made
14.A．in B．around C．with D．towards
15.A．confident B．grateful C．relieved D．delicate
16.A．embarrassed B．satisfied C．disappointed D．astonished
17.A．read B．told C．wrote D．showed
18.A．please B．admire C．follow D．treat
19.A．pass B．shine C．go D．pull
20.A．depended B．served C．waited D．agreed
高三英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
It was a cold Saturday morning．An old man walked slowly into the ____．With shoulders bent forward，he leaned on his trusty stick with each ___step．
His shabby clothes and warm personality made him ___out from the usual breakfast crowd．Unforgettable were his eyes that shone like diamonds and thin lips _____in a steady smile．
A young waitress named Mary_____him drag toward a table by the window．She ran over to him，and said，“Here，sir．Let me give you a ___with that chair．”
Without saying a word，he smiled and _____．She pulled the chair away from the table．Steadying him with one arm，she helped him get comfortably_____．Then she moved the table up close to him，and leaned his ___against the table where he could reach it．
In a soft，clear voice，he said，“Thank you for your__1___．”
“You’re welcome，sir．” She replied_____．“And my name is Mary．I’ll be back in a moment，and ____you need anything at all in the meantime，just wave at me！”
After he had finished his breakfast，Mary brought him the change from his ticket．Then she ___him out from behind the table．She handed him his stick，and walked ____him to the front door．Holding the door open for him，she said，“Come back and see us，sir！”
He turned with his whole body and nodded with a ____smile．“You are very kind，” he said softly．
When Mary went to clean his table，she was ____to find that under his plate there was a business card and a note on a napkin(餐巾纸)．Under the napkin was a one hundred dollar bill！
The note on the napkin _____，“Dear Mary，I respect you very much，and you respect yourself too．It shows by the way you ____others．You have found the secret of happiness．Your kind gestures will _____through those who meet you．”
The next day she was told that the man she had ____on was the owner of the restaurant where she was working．
1.A．restaurant B．shop C．hospital D．bank
2.A．big B．quick C．urgent D．unhurried
3.A．get B．look C．stand D．keep
4.A．held B．made C．remained D．put
5.A．felt B．noticed C．discovered D．realized
6.A．table B．cushion C．place D．hand
7.A．nodded B．obeyed C．sat D．hesitated
8.A．moved B．stayed C．seated D．rested
9.A．chair B．spoon C．stick D．plate
10.A．quickness B．kindness C．cleverness D．politeness
11.A．happily B．sadly C．nervously D．angrily
12.A．until B．though C．because D．if
13.A．called B．helped C．took D．made
14.A．in B．around C．with D．towards
15.A．confident B．grateful C．relieved D．delicate
16.A．embarrassed B．satisfied C．disappointed D．astonished
17.A．read B．told C．wrote D．showed
18.A．please B．admire C．follow D．treat
19.A．pass B．shine C．go D．pull
20.A．depended B．served C．waited D．agreed
高三英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
It was a cold Saturday morning．An old man walked slowly into the ____．With shoulders bent forward，he leaned on his trusty stick with each ____step．
His shabby clothes and warm personality made him out from the usual breakfast crowd．Unforgettable were his eyes that shone like diamonds and thin lips _____in a steady smile．
A young waitress named Mary_____him drag toward a table by the window．She ran over to him，and said，“Here，sir．Let me give you a ____with that chair．”
Without saying a word，he smiled and ___．She pulled the chair away from the able．Steadying him with one arm，she helped him get comfortably_____．Then she moved the table up close to him，and leaned his ____against the table where he could reach it．
In a soft，clear voice，he said，“Thank you for your_____．”
“You’re welcome，sir．” She replied__．“And my name is Mary．I’ll be back in a moment，and ____you need anything at all in the meantime，just wave at me！”
After he had finished his breakfast，Mary brought him the change from his ticket．Then she ____him out from behind the table．She handed him his stick，and walked ____him to the front door．Holding the door open for him，she said，“Come back and see us，sir！”
He turned with his whole body and nodded with a ____smile．“You are very kind，” he said softly．
When Mary went to clean his table，she was to find that under his plate there was a business card and a note on a napkin(餐巾纸)．Under the napkin was a one hundred dollar bill！
The note on the napkin _____，“Dear Mary，I respect you very much，and you respect yourself too．It shows by the way you ____others．You have found the secret of happiness．Your kind gestures will _____through those who meet you．”
The next day she was told that the man she had ____on was the owner of the restaurant where she was working．
1.A． restaurant B． shop C． hospital D． bank
2.A． big B． quick C． urgent D． unhurried
3.A． get B． look C． stand D． keep
4.A． held B． made C． remained D． put
5.A． felt B． noticed C． discovered D． realized
6.A． table B． cushion C． place D． hand
7.A． nodded B． obeyed C． sat D． hesitated
8.A． moved B． stayed C． seated D． rested
9.A． chair B． spoon C． stick D． plate
10.A． quickness B． kindness C． cleverness D． politeness
11.A． happily B． sadly C． nervously D． angrily
12.A． until B． though C． because D． if
13.A． called B． helped C． took D． made
14.A． in B． around C． with D． towards
15.A． confident B． grateful C． relieved D． delicate
16.A． embarrassed B． satisfied C． disappointed D． astonished
17.A． read B． told C． wrote D． showed
18.A． please B． admire C． follow D． treat
19.A． pass B． shine C． go D． pull
20.A． depended B． served C． waited D． agreed
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