阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从36-55各题所给的四个选项（A,B,C和D）中，选出一个最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从36-55各题所给的四个选项（A,B,C和D）中，选出一个最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
As I held my father’s hands one night, I couldn’t help but notice their calluses(老茧) and roughness. His hands tell the story of his life as a      , including all his struggles.
One summer, I remember, a drought (旱灾) hit Ontario, turning it into a      desert. On one of those hot mornings I was picking sweet corn with my dad to fill the last       from the grocery store. Fifty dozen was all we needed, which       took twenty minutes. That morning, however, the process didn’t       quickly. After forty minutes of aimlessly walking in the field, we       needed twenty dozen. I was completely frustrated and      . Dropping the basket heavily, I declared, “If the store wants its last twenty dozen, they can pick it themselves!” Dad      , “Just think, my little girl, only ten dozen left for each of us and then we’re      .” Such is Dad — whatever problem he      , he never gives up.
　　     , the disastrous effects of the drought were felt all over our county. It was a challenging time for everyone,       Dad remained optimistic. He       to be grateful for other things like good health and food on our plates. Only then did I truly begin to       Dad and his faith that guided us through the hard times.
　　Dad is also a living example of real      . From dawn to dusk, he works countless hours to       our family. He always puts our happiness       his own, and never fails to cheer me on at my sports games       his exhaustion after long days. His loving and selfless nature has inspired me to become more sympathetic and      , putting others first.
　　Dad, the life       I have learned from you will stay with me forever. You are my father, teacher, friend and, most importantly, my hero.

小题1:	A．teacher B．gardener C．farmer D．grocer

小题2:	A．stormy B．lively C．disappearing D．burning

小题3:	A．order B．form C．gap D．position

小题4:	A．repeatedly B．normally C．finally D．really

小题5:	A．go B．begin C．occur D．change

小题6:	A．yet B．still C．even D．nearly

小题7:	A．surprised B．nervous C．angry D．frightened

小题8:	A．apologized B．cried C．complained D．laughed

小题9:	A．lost B．done C．gone D．touched

小题10:

A．meets with B．brings up C．works out D．thinks about

小题11:

A．Thankfully B．Hopefully C．Unfortunately D．Strangely

小题12:

A．or B．for C．so D．but

小题13:

A．happened B．seemed C．continued D．aimed