SECTION C
Directions: Complete the following passage by using ONE word that best fits the context.
An old blind man helped Polly in a terrible fog, Polly wanted to thank the old man for his help and wrote a letter to the newspaper to thank him for it. Here is her letter to the newspaper.
To the man in the fog,
I’d like to thank you for your kind help in the terrible fog last week. I was so frightened at that time that I could hear my heart
58 very fast, but you made me feel safe with your kindness. I’m very
59 to you for your help.
That day, I tried to take my usual bus home before the fog became too thick, but the bus conductor told me to Green Park by Underground and find a taxi there. I
60 his advice. When I arrived at Green Park and got to the station entrance, it was deserted. The fog lay 61 a thick grey cloud. Weather that bad is really rare these days. It was impossible to find a taxi. I had to
62 in the fog. I became frightened as I could hear the footsteps but couldn’t see anyone. You spoke to me and offered help. I was frozen
63 fear for a moment, but then I decided you had a kind voice, s
o I answered you.
It was the best decision I ever made. You took my hand and led me confidently through the streets
64 my house. Your hand was rough but strong and warm. Imagine my surprise when you told me you were blind! I wanted to invite you to my home to rest for a while, but you left so quickly to help other people who were lost in the fog. I regret that I didn’t have the chance to
65 my thanks to you. If anyone knows this kind man, please contact me through the newspaper so I can thank him personally.