The passengers on the bus watched with sympathy (同情) as Susan made her way carefully up the steps. She paid the driver and then, using her hands to(1) the seats, sat in one of them.
She went blind a year ago. A sudden accident threw her into a world of(2) . Susan's husband Mark tried everything to help her.
Finally, Susan felt ready to(3) to her job, but how would she get there? She used to take the bus, but she was now (4) of getting around by herself. Mark(5) to ride the bus with Susan(6) she could manage it by herself.
For two weeks, Mark(7) Susan to and from work each day.He taught her how to use her other(8) , especially her hearing, to decide where she was.
At last, Susan decided that she was ready to try the trip(9) .Monday morning arrived.Before she left, she kissed her husband goodbye and, for the first time, they went their lonely ways.
Each day went perfectly. She was(10) she could do it!
On Friday morning, Susan took the bus to work as usual. As she was getting(11) the bus, the driver said, "Miss, I sure envy (羡慕) you." Surprised,Susan asked the driver(12) .
"You know, every morning for the(13) week,a fine﹣looking gentleman has been standing across the corner watching you until you enter your office building(14) ," the bus driver said.
Her eyes were wet with happiness. She was so lucky. Her husband had given her a gift more powerful than(15) . That is the gift of love that can bring light where there is darkness.
(1)A. see |
B. take |
C. feel |
D. move |
(2)A. darkness |
B. silence |
C. business |
D. sadness |
(3)A. turn |
B. ride |
C. return |
D. come |
(4)A. free |
B. shamed |
C. afraid |
D. tired |
(5)A. learned |
B. continued |
C. afforded |
D. offered |
(6)A. as |
B. until |
C. since |
D. unless |
(7)A. followed |
B. drove |
C. ran after |
D. went with |
(8)A. skills |
B. senses |
C. abilities |
D. methods |
(9)A. in person |
B. on foot |
C. of her own |
D. on her own |
(10)A. excited |
B. worried |
C. nervous |
D. ready |
(11)A. off |
B. on |
C. away |
D. in |
(12)A. who |
B. how |
C. why |
D. where |
(13)A. first |
B. past |
C. next |
D. same |
(14)A. alone |
B. safely |
C. slowly |
D. easily |
(15)A. sight |
B. praise |
C. wealth |
D. fame |