I climbed the stairs slowly, carrying a big suitcase, my father following with two more. By the time I got to the third floor, I was tired and at the same time feeling lonely. Worse still, Dad a step and fell, sending my new suitcases down the stairs. “Damn!” he screamed, his face turning red. I knew was ahead. Whenever Dad's face turns red, !
How could I ever him to finish unloading the car screaming at me and making a scene in front of the other girls, girls I would have to spend the of the year with? Doors were opening and faces peering out (探出), as Dad walked close behind. I felt it in my bones that my college life was getting off to a(n) start.
“ the room quickly,” I thought. “Get him into a chair and calmed down.” But then again, would there be a chair in Room 316? Or would it be a(n) room?
I turned the key in the lock and pushed the door open, with Dad complaining about a hurting knee or something. I put my head in, expecting the . But to my , the room wasn’t empty at all! It had furniture, curtains, a TV, and even paintings on the walls.
And there on a well-made bed sat Amy, my new , dressed neatly. Greeting me with a nod, she said in a soft voice, “Hi, you must be Cori.” Then, she the music and looked over at Dad. “And of course, you’re Mr. Faber,” she said, . “Would you like a glass of iced tea?” Dad’s face turned decidedly before he could bring out a “yes”.
I knew then that Amy and I would be and my first year of college would be a success.
| 【小题1】 | | A．took | B．minded | C．missed | D．picked |
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| 【小题2】 | | A．rooling | B．passing | C．dropping | D．turning |
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| 【小题3】 | | A．suffering | B．difficulty | C．troubled | D．danger |
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| 【小题4】 | | A．go head | B．look out | C．hold on | D．give up |
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| 【小题5】 | | A．lead | B．help | C．encourage | D．get |
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| 【小题6】 | | A．after | B．without | C．while | D．besides |
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| 【小题7】 | | A．best | B．beginning | C．end | D．rest |
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| 【小题8】 | | A．with difficulty | B．in a hurry | C．with firm steps | D．in wonder |
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| 【小题9】 | | A．fresh | B．late | C．bad | D．unfair |
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| 【小题10】 | | A．Search | B．Find | C．enter | D．Book |
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| 【小题11】 | | A．small | B．empty | C．new | D．neat |
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| 【小题12】 | | A．Finally | B．Meanwhile | C．Sooner or later | D．At the moment |
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| 【小题13】 | | A．yet | B．only | C．even | D．still |
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| 【小题14】 | | A．worst | B．chair | C．best | D．tea |
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| 【小题15】 | | A．regret | B．disappointment | C．surprise | D．knowledge |
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| 【小题16】 | | A．roommate | B．classmate | C．neighbour | D．companion |
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| 【小题17】 | | A．turned on | B．turned down | C．played | D．enjoyed |
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| 【小题18】 | | A．questioning | B．wondering | C．smiling | D．guessing |
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| 【小题19】 | | A．red | B．less pal | C．less red | D．pale |
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| 【小题20】 | | A．sisters | B．friends | C．students | D．fellows |
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