阅读下面的短文,掌握其大意,然后从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选择最佳选项。
Rain or shine, Paul Wilson will drive poor students in his neighborhood to their college classes on time.
76-year-old Wilson has been ________ free rides to college students for the past eight years. Since he first ________ to help the young people, Wilson has ________ 64,000 miles, and has had many ________ talks with the students along the journey to and from school. Some students ________ call Wilson “Grandpa”. The loving man really warms their lives.
Tina ________ rides from Wilson for all her four years in college, and the trip meant more than just saving ________. “It’s not just a ride.” Tina said. “He asks you questions and ________the answers, so the next time you ride with him, he’ll talk about those things with you.”
Wilson first worked as a driver through a volunteer programme, One Point for College. Although the ________ only asks the members only to drive students to and from their classes ________, Wilson often does more. He often drives them to the nearest store and helps them buy what’s needed. If a student gets ________ on the long drives, Wilson never fails to buy them a meal.
Wilson’s kindness makes a big difference to many students. Some students have no car, while others have to ________ cars with busy parents. For them, ________ with Wilson has helped them to complete their education—but according to Wilson, the ________ means a lot to him as well. “I just love driving, and I love these kids,” Wilson said. “It’s so great to be a(n) ________ of these kids’ lives, even just for a few hours. I enjoy getting to them and hearing their stories.”
【小题1】A.lending | B.sending | C.offering | D.showing |
【小题2】A.stopped | B.wished | C.afforded | D.volunteered |
【小题3】A.walked | B.covered | C.flew | D.ran |
【小题4】A.strange | B.boring | C.serious | D.pleasant |
【小题5】A.even | B.ever | C.once | D.already |
【小题6】A.planned | B.received | C.bought | D.changed |
【小题7】A.money | B.time | C.life | D.face |
【小题8】A.guesses | B.predicts | C.copys | D.remembers |
【小题9】A.programme | B.club | C.college | D.community |
【小题10】A.cheaply | B.quickly | C.safely | D.easily |
【小题11】A.tired | B.sleepy | C.hungry | D.cold |
【小题12】A.share | B.repair | C.wash | D.sell |
【小题13】A.talking | B.riding | C.working | D.staying |
【小题14】A.story | B.invitation | C.dream | D.experience |
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