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。
I often recall those good old days. At that time life was relatively simpler, and people were much more ______and gentler. Recently, to my surprise, I got the opportunity to experience that same warmth that I thought had_____ from the fast-moving world.
I was out shopping the other day with my husband, two daughters and one ______. It was a burning hot day, and we were all visibly tired and hungry. We entered a restaurant, looking for some______and comfort. To our disappointment, all the tables were_____and no one seemed in a hurry to______ . We waited, tired and ______. After quite some time, one table was vacated, but that could ______only two of us. My daughter made me sit along with her father, while she and my other daughter _____alongside. My granddaughter sat on my______ as we looked all around us, waiting for another table to be ______soon.
At the next table, two young girls were sitting at a table for four and enjoying their meal. We decided to move to their table, ______they were finished with their lunch. Since the girls had just got their ______, I knew it would be a ______wait. As we were deciding on what to eat, one of the girls got up and ______their table to us. She said they would move to our table so that my family could sit together.
We were very appreciative of their kind ______. We thanked them ______and moved to their table. The girls quickly ______their plates and glasses and went to sit at our table.
That day, I ______to myself there still were some kind, civil and helpful youngsters in this non-caring world, and my faith in humanity was______ .
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A.friendly |
B.generous |
C.careful |
D.sensitive |
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A.prevented |
B.removed |
C.lost |
D.disappeared |
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A.niece |
B.granddaughter |
C.nephew |
D.son |
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A.tea |
B.food |
C.fruits |
D.vegetable |
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A.fixed |
B.covered |
C.occupied |
D.set |
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A.start |
B.wait |
C.give up |
D.set up |
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A.impatient |
B.nervous |
C.awkward |
D.embarrassed |
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A.serve |
B.seat |
C.lay |
D.hold |
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A.sat |
B.followed |
C.stood |
D.watched |
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A.shoulder |
B.feet |
C.lap |
D.table |
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A.blank |
B.free |
C.available |
D.clean |
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A.unless |
B.once |
C.before |
D.until |
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A.order |
B.bill |
C.note |
D.menu |
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A.long |
B.short |
C.boring |
D.exciting |
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A.left |
B.pushed |
C.shared |
D.offered |
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A.treat |
B.expression |
C.movement |
D.gesture |
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A.personally |
B.properly |
C.publicly |
D.sincerely |
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A.picked up |
B.set up |
C.put up |
D.gave up |
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A.turned |
B.came |
C.thought |
D.pointed |
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A.lost |
B.rebuilt |
C.found |
D.shaken |
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