I work as a volunteer(志愿者) for an organization that helps the poor in Haiti. Recently I took my son Barrett there for a week, hoping to him.
Before setting out, I told Barrett this trip would be tiring and . For the first two days, he said almost nothing. I worried the trip was too ________ for a 17-year-old. Then, on day three, as we were ________ over high rocky mountains, he turned to me and grinned(咧嘴笑), “Pretty hard.”
After that there was no turning back. A five-year-old girl, wearing a dress several sizes ________ large and broken shoes, followed Barrett around, mesmerized (着迷). He couldn't stop ________ . Later he said________ , “I wish I could speak French.” I was ________—this from a boy who hated and ________ French classes throughout school.
Usually silent, he ________ Gaby, our host, and kept asking questions about the country and its people. He blossomed (活泼起来).
________ , the moment that really took ________ breath away occurred in a village deep in the mountains. I was ________ a woman villager for an article. 135 centimeters tall, she was small in figure but strong in ________. Through determination, she had learned to read and write, and ________ to become part of the leadership of the ________ .
Learning her story, Barrett was as ________as I by this tiny woman's achievements. His eyes were wet and there was a ________ of love and respect on his face. He had finally understood the importance of my work.
When leaving for home, Barrett even offered to stay ________ as a volunteer. My insides suddenly felt struck. This ________ achieved all I'd expected. Soon he will celebrate his 18th birthday. He'll be a man.
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A.comfort |
B.please |
C.attract |
D.educate |
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A.rough |
B.dangerous |
C.troublesome |
D.violent |
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A.little |
B.much |
C.fast |
D.slow |
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A.moving |
B.running |
C.climbing |
D.looking |
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A.joking |
B.crying |
C.shouting |
D.smiling |
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A.patiently |
B.regretfully |
C.lightly |
D.cheerfully |
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A.ashamed |
B.disappointed |
C.determined |
D.surprised |
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A.took up |
B.went in for |
C.fought against |
D.called off |
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A.befriended |
B.disregarded |
C.avoided |
D.recognized |
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A.Thus |
B.Even |
C.Meanwhile |
D.However |
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A.asking |
B.interviewing |
C.arranging |
D.describing |
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A.brain |
B.wish |
C.will |
D.health |
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A.appeared |
B.struggled |
C.hesitated |
D.failed |
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A.village |
B.city |
C.organization |
D.state |
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A.pleased |
B.bored |
C.puzzled |
D.touched |
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A.combination |
B.composition |
C.connection |
D.satisfaction |
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A.in |
B.behind |
C.out |
D.away |
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A.interview |
B.flight |
C.article |
D.trip |
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