Regardless of the weather, the driving conditions, or the distance, Paul Goetchius will make sure low-income students arrive at their college classes on time.
A _______ environmental toxicologist (毒理学家), 76-year-old Goetchius has been offering free _______ to college students for 8 years. Since he first started _______ his automobile to the youngsters, Goetchius has been running 64, 000 miles, and shared a countless amount of meaningful and humorous _______ with the students he _______to and from school.
26-year-old Nina Irby received rides from Goetchius for all four years she was in college, and the trips _______ much more to her than just _______ transportation.
“It’s not just a ride. You’re not just sitting there in _______ silence or with your headphones on,” Irby said. “He asks you questions and _______ remembers the answers, so the next time you ride with him, he’ll ________ those things.”
Goetchius first started as a volunteer ________ through the nonprofit On Point for College. Although the program only asks its volunteers to drive students to and from their classes, Goetchius often goes ________ to ensure the welfare and safety of the students.
For many students, Goetchius’s help is not only ________, it’s entirely necessary for them to be able to ________ their college education. Some students don’t have a ________ car, while others have to share ________ with parents who work 6 days a week. For them, riding with Goetchius has ________ them to complete their education-but according to Goetchius, he benefits just as much from the ________.
“I just love driving, and I love these kids,” he said. “It’s such a blessing and a ________ to be a part of these kids’ lives, even just for a few ________, getting to know them and hearing their stories.”
【小题1】A.relaxed | B.refreshed | C.resigned | D.retired |
【小题2】A.rides | B.food | C.guidance | D.accommodation |
【小题3】A.lending | B.volunteering | C.sending | D.returning |
【小题4】A.conferences | B.conditions | C.conversations | D.comments |
【小题5】A.transforms | B.transports | C.followed | D.accompanied |
【小题6】A.meant | B.brought | C.gave | D.paid |
【小题7】A.busy | B.long | C.free | D.heavy |
【小题8】A.embarrassing | B.terrible | C.awful | D.deadly |
【小题9】A.barely | B.basically | C.actually | D.partly |
【小题10】A.get in | B.get out | C.check out | D.bring up |
【小题11】A.driver | B.performer | C.trainer | D.employer |
【小题12】A.beyond | B.across | C.down | D.up |
【小题13】A.offered | B.confirmed | C.accepted | D.appreciated |
【小题14】A.complete | B.spread | C.improve | D.demand |
【小题15】A.worthy | B.reliable | C.fancy | D.special |
【小题16】A.rooms | B.food | C.rent | D.vehicles |
【小题17】A.allowed | B.forced | C.reminded | D.introduced |
【小题18】A.experience | B.job | C.career | D.profit |
【小题19】A.process | B.excuse | C.tradition | D.privilege |
【小题20】A.seconds | B.days | C.hours | D.months |