第二部分完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）。
阅读下列短文，从短文后所给各题的A，B，C，D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I grew up in a community called Estepona. I was 16 when one morning, Dad told me I could drive him into a 36 village called Mijas, on condition that I took the car in to be 37 nearby garage. I readily accepted. I drove Dad into Mijas, and 38 to pick him up at 4 pm, then dropped off the car at the 39 . With several hours to spare, l went to a theater. 40 , when the last movie finished, it was six. 1 was two hours late!
I knew Dad would be angry if he 41 I’d been watching movies. So I decided not to tell him the truth. When I 42 there I apologized for being late, and told him I’d 43 as quickly as I could, but that the car had needed a major repairs. I’ll never forget the 44 he gave me. “I’m disappointed you 45 you have to lie to me, Jason.” Dad looked at me again. “When you didn’t _46 , I called the garage to ask if there were any 47 , and they told me you hadn’t yet picked up the car.” I felt 48 as I weakly told him the real reason. A 49 passed through Dad as he listened attentively. “I’m angry with 50 . I realize I’ve failed as a father. I’m going to walk home now and think seriously about 51 I’ve gone wrong all these years.” “But Dad, it’s 18 miles!” My protests and apologies were 52 . Dad walked home that day. I drove behind him, 53 him all the way, but he walked silently.
Seeing Dad in so much 54 and emotional pain was my most painful experience. However, it was 55 the most successful lesson. I have never lied since.
36. A. lonely B. small C. distant D. familiar
37. A. kept B. washed C. watched D. serviced
38. A. agreed B. pimped C. determined D. promised
39. A. village B. community C. garage D. theater
40. A. However B. Then C. Therefore D. Still
41. A. realized B. found out C. thought D. figured out
42. A. went B ran C. walked D. hurried
43. A. started B left C. arrived D. come
44. A. word B. face C. look D. appearance
45. A. find B. decide C. believe D feel
46. A. turn up B. drive out C. go away D come out
47. A. questions B. problems C. mistakes D. faults
48. A. ashamed B. frightened C. nervous D. surprised
49. A. nervousness B. sadness C. silence D. thought
50. A. you B. myself C. me D. yourself
51. A. where B. how C. why D. when
52. A. meaningless B. useless C. helpless D. worthless
53. A. asking B. persuading C. begging D. following
54. A. physical B. practical C. personal D. natural
55. A. indeed B. always C. also D. almost
