Despite the weather or he distance,Paul Wilson will make sure low-income students in his neighborhood arrive at their college classes on time.
A retired engineer,76-year-old Wilson has been __ free rides to college students for the past eight years.Since he first started __ his car to the young people,Wilson has __ an astonishing 64,000 miles,and has had countless pleasant and often humorous __ with the students he transports to and from school.The students who he's __ have gone on to become physicians,teachers and engineers,but what they've also got out of their tie in school is finding a role model and a friend in Wilson.
Tina Stern ___rides from Wilson for all her four years in college,and the trips meant much more to her than just free __."It's not just a ride;you're not just sitting there in ___silence or with your headphones on."Stern said."He asks you questions and actually remembers the answers,so the next time you ride with him,he'll __ those things.”
Wilson often goes __ to ensure the welfare and safety of the students.If they have problems with registration,Wilson is there to __ them.If they run out of certain daily necessities,Wilson will drive to the nearest store and purchase what's needed.If a student gets hungry on the long drives to and from school, Wilson never ___to buy them a meal.
For many students,Wilson's help is not only appreciated,it's also necessary.Some students don't have a reliable car,while others have to share vehicles with parents who work six days a week.For them,riding with Wilson has __ them to complete their education-but according to Wilson,he benefits just as much from the __."I just love driving and I love these kids,"Wilson said.“It's such a(n) __ to be a part of these kids' lives,even just for a few hours,getting to know them and hearing their stories."
【小题1】A.linking | B.sending | C.offering | D.limiting |
【小题2】A.donating | B.lending | C.delivering | D.volunteering |
【小题3】A.paved | B.covered | C.measured | D.wandered |
【小题4】A.arguments | B.interviews | C.cooperation | D.conversations |
【小题5】A.met | B.driven | C.addressed | D.greeted |
【小题6】A.earned | B.issued | C.received | D.demanded |
【小题7】A.transportation | B.style | C.time | D.communication |
【小题8】A.forced | B.awkward | C.pleasant | D.obvious |
【小题9】A.act on | B.settle on | C.check on | D.agree on |
【小题10】A.out | B.around | C.beyond | D.forwards |
【小题11】A.help | B.watch | C.urge | D.warn |
【小题12】A.expects | B.attempts | C.manages | D.hesitates |
【小题13】A.required | B.allowed | C.reminded | D.informed |
【小题14】A.experience | B.arrangement | C.appreciation | D.employment |
【小题15】A.effort | B.ambition | C.pleasure | D.convenience |