A Faithful Father
My husband ,kissed me goodbye ,stroked, the baby’s cheek and then rushed out of the door ,into his busy day. With the cold of the morning fading, I fed my baby and it fell fast asleep. Usually I would place it in bed and quickly have the house somewhat in 36______ ,
This morning ,however, I stayed seated ,just 37_____,with the baby in my arms ,The thoughts ran into 38______ of the mornings with my husband, a father rushing out of the door to meet the obligations of life. It was only a small jump to thoughts of my own 39______
My mother passed away when I was ten, and as I looked 40 ______I could see how much of a family man my dad was. He went to work every morning and 41______ to his family every evening. He 42______ food, clothing, warmth ,and protection. He was a faithful father.
Setting the baby down ,I dialed the 43 ______ number. I had just realized the 44 ______ of the ordinary—the daily life going on around us that we often took for granted, and that it needed to be 45______
“Hi ,Dad. ” I said, 46______ back tears.
“Hey, Bud- How are you? ” 47______ was in his voice.:
“ Fine, Fm just calling to say. ,, thank you. ” I got it out before my throat 48______ too much for me to speak.
"What for?”
— For getting up and going to work every morning of ray life. Now that I have my' own 49______ and I see my husband doing the same ,I just wanted to thank you for being 50______ ”
There was 51______ for a moment as my dad composed himself ,and with a small . .52______ in his voice he said, “You’re welcome, Bud. ”
I don’t remember much of the rest of the call, 53______ that moment of revelation (显露) about my father, I will never forget. There are those who are known for their heroic 54 ______,and also those who are known for their fortunes and fame ,but it is the 55 ______everyday fathers who are the true heroes. I’m thankful that my father was one of them.
小题1: | A.use | B.line | C.order | D.fashion |
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小题2: | A.thinking | B.dreaming | C.imagining | D.praying |
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小题3: | A.conversations | B.struggles | C.incidents | D.memories |
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小题4: | A.baby | B.husband | C.mother | D.father |
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小题5: | A.out | B.away | C.back | D.around |
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小题6: | A.moved | B.returned | C.escaped | D.walked |
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小题7: | A.provided | B.collected | C.sought | D.bought |
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小题8: | A.popular | B.relative | C.regular | D.familiar |
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小题9: | A.difference | B.significance | C.balance | D.absence |
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小题10: | A.recognized | B.arranged | C.reduced | D.achieved |
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小题11: | A.sending | B.pushing | C.holding | D.putting |
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小题12: | A.Sympathy | B.Stress | C.Doubt | D.Concern |
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小题13: | A.cleared | B.hurt | C.ached | D.tightened |
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小题14: | A.child | B.duty | C.plan | D.career |
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小题15: | A.inspiring | B.faithful | C.considerate | D.admirable |
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小题16: | A.peace | B.calm | C.silence | D.rest |
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小题17: | A.tremble | B.hesitation | C.passion | D.sigh |
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小题19: | A.ideas | B.deeds | C.remarks | D.words |
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小题20: | A.outstanding | B.patient | C.ordinary | D.honest |
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