I work as a volunteerfor an organization that helps the poor in Haiti. Recently

I work as a volunteer（志愿者）for an organization thathelps the poor in Haiti. Recently I took my son Barrett there for a week,hoping to 36 him.

Before setting out, I told Barrett thistrip would be tiring and 37. For the first two days, he said almostnothing. I worried the trip was too 38 for a 17-year-old. Then, on Daythree, as we were 39 over high rocky mountains, he turned to me andgrinned（咧嘴笑）,“Pretty hard. ”

After that there was no turning back. Afive-year-old girl, wearing a dress several sizes 40 large and brokenshoes, followed Barrett around, mesmerized （着迷）. He couldn’t stop 41 . Later he said 42.“I wish I could speak French.” I was 43－this from a boy who hated and 44 Frenchclasses throughout school.

Usually silent, he 45 Gaby, ourhost, and kept asking questions about the country and its people. He blossomed（活泼起来）.

46 , themoment that really took 47 breath away occurred in a village deep in themountains. I was 48 a woman villager for an article. 135 centimeterstall, she was small in figure but strong in 49 . Through determination,she had learned to read and write, and 50 to become part of theleadership of the 51 .

Learning her story, Barrett was as 52as I by this tiny woman’s achievements. His eyes were wet and there was a 53of love and respect on his face. He had finally understood the importance of mywork.

When leaving for home, Barrett even offeredto stay 54 as a volunteer. My insides suddenly felt struck. This 55achieved all I’d expected. Soon he will celebrate his 18^th birthday.He’ll be a man.

试题答案

【答案】

1.D

2.A

3.B

4.C

5.A

6.D

7.B

8.D

9.C

10.A

11.D

12.A

13.B

14.C

15.B

16.A

17.D

18.A

19.B

20.D

【解析】略