13.I grew up in a community called Estepona.I was 16when one morning.Dad told me I could drive him into a (16)Cvillage called Mijas,on condition that I took the car in to be (17)Dat a nearby garage.I readily accepted.I drove Dad into Mijas,and (18)Dto pick him up at 4pm,then dropped off the car at the (19)C.With several hours to spare,I went to a theater. (20)A,when the last movie finished,it was six.I was two hours late!
I knew Dad would be angry if he (21)B I'd been watching movies.So I decided not to tell him the truth.When I (22)Dthere I apologized for being late,and told him I'd (23)D as quickly as I could,but that the car had needed some major repairs.I'll never forget the (24)C he gave me."I'm disappointed you (25)D you have to lie to me,Jason."Dad looked at me again."When you didn't (26)A,I called the garage to ask if there were any (27)B,and they told me you hadn't yet picked up the car."I felt (28)A as I weakly told him the real reason.A (29)B passed through Dad as he listened attentively."I'm angry with (30)B.I realize I've failed as a father.I'm going to walk home now and think seriously about (31)AI've gone wrong all these years.""But Dad,it's l8miles!"My protests and apologies were (32)B.Dad walked home that day.I drove behind him,(33)C him all the way,but he walked silently.
Seeing Dad in so much (34)A and emotional pain was my most painful experience.However,it was (35)A the most successful lesson.I have never lied since.
16.A.lonely | B.small | C.distant | D.familiar |
17.A.kept | B.washed | C.watched | D.serviced |
18.A.agreed | B.planned | C.determined | D.promised |
19.A.village | B.community | C.garage | D.theater |
20.A.However | B.Then | C.Therefore | D.Still |
21.A.realized | B.found out | C.thought | D.figured out |
22.A.went | B.ran | C.walked | D.hurried |
23.A.started | B.1eft | C.arrived | D.come |
24.A.word | B.face | C.look | D.appearance |
25.A.find | B.decide | C.believe | D.feel |
26.A.turn up | B.drive out | C.go away | D.come out |
27.A.questions | B.problems | C.mistakes | D.faults |
28.A.ashamed | B.frightened | C.nervous | D.surprised |
29.A.nervousness | B.sadness | C.silence | D.thought |
30.A.you | B.myself | C.me | D.yourself |
31.A.where | B.how | C.why | D.when |
32.A.meaningless | B.useless | C.helpless | D.worthless |
33.A.asking | B.persuading | C.begging | D.following |
34.A.physical | B.practical | C.personal | D.natural |
35.A.also | B.always | C.indeed | D.almost. |