It was 6 p. m. on 24 January 2001, the first day of Chinese New Year. As I drove along the road, a small car flew across the centre double amber lines(双黄线) from the ____ direction and crashed into my car head-on. I was ____ and was awakened by the ringing of my mobile phone. It was a travel agent, asking me ____ I had arrived at the Mandarin Oriental for my work.
I was ____ to Kuala Lumpur General Hospital. But the hospital staff was too ____to attend to me, so I called a friend and told him about the ____. Some friends arrived very soon after and sent me to a private hospital nearby.
I was given ten months’ medical leave and then I was ____. My heart ____, knowing that it meant I couldn’t work. As a tour guide and tour leader, I only got paid if I took on more work. I felt completely ____, but a lot of unexpected blessings came my way. Friends and relatives ____ me with my banking, insurance or simply came to cheer me up.
But I was only 30, and wanted to see the world. When the casts were removed, I did not let the sight of my weak legs ____ me. I worked hard at my physiotherapy(物理疗法) with only one aim: I must ____ again. ____five months of tiring therapy up to three sessions a week, I was back on my feet. After eight months, I was walking ____ the aid of walking stick. By February the following year, I ____ my job again.
The accident made me____ how lives can change in a split second. I recall the Chinese family drove me to the hospital ____ my bloodied condition on Chinese New Year. The kindness I’ve experienced taught me never to ____ hope. I value life ____ , not only my own but also everyone I know, and will always try to help when I know of someone ____.
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A.same |
B.opposite |
C.right |
D.left |
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A.unhappy |
B.unbelievable |
C.unconscious |
D.uncertain |
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A.driven |
B.arriving |
C.walking |
D.going |
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A.sad |
B.angry |
C.excited |
D.busy |
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A.hospital |
B.staff |
C.travel |
D.accident |
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A.hired |
B.fired |
C.employed |
D.missing |
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A.sank |
B.flew |
C.disappeared |
D.beat |
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A.hopeless |
B.valueless |
C.meaningless |
D.careless |
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A.laughed at |
B.left |
C.helped |
D.talked |
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A.cheer |
B.excite |
C.discourage |
D.shock |
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A.work |
B.drive |
C.lead |
D.walk |
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A.Before |
B.After |
C.since |
D.until |
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A.without |
B.by |
C.on |
D.under |
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A.lost |
B.looked for |
C.gave |
D.returned to |
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A.discuss |
B.realize |
C.study |
D.follow |
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A.in spite of |
B.although |
C.as |
D.despite of |
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A.give in |
B.give off |
C.give out |
D.give up |
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A.less |
B.better |
C.more |
D.worse |
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A.in hospital |
B.in trouble |
C.out of work |
D.in poor health |
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