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完形填空It was a bitter, cold craning in evening Virginia years ago. An old man was waiting for a ride across the river. The wait seemed endless. His body became stiff the cold wind.He heard the faint, steady1of approaching hooves (马蹄) ing along the frozen path,2, he watched as several horsemen3the bend. He let the first one pass by, then another and another. Finally, the last rider neared the sport where the old man sat like a snow4. As this one drew near ,the old man5the rider’s eye and said, “Sir, would you mind giving an old man a6to the other side?” There appear to be passage way by foot.Reining his horse, the rider replied, “Sure. Hop aboard.” Seeing the old man was unable to7his half – frowned body from the ground, the horseman dismounted and helped the old man onto the horse. The horse took the old man not just across the fiver ,but to his8.As they neared the cottage, the horseman’9caused him to inquire ,Sir ,I notice that you let several other riders10without making an effort to secure a ride. Then I came up and you11asked me for a ride. I'm curious. What if I had12and left you there?The old man13himself slowly down from the horse, looked the rider straight in the eyes, and replied, I’ve been around here for some time .I14I know people pretty good. The old – timer continued. I looked into the eyes of the other riders and immediately saw there was no15for my situation. It would have been16even to ask them for a ride. But when looked into your eyes, kindness and passion were17. I knew, then and there, that your gentle spirit would wele the opportunity to give me18my time of need.” Those heartwarming ments19the horseman deeply.“I'm most grateful for what you have said.” He told the old man .''May I have get too 20in my own affairs that I fail to respond to the needs of others with kindness and passion .With that Thomas Jefferson turned his around and made his way back.1.A.rhythmB.nonceC.voiceD.singing2.A.ExcitedlyB.AnxiouslyC.AngrilyD.Desperately3.A.cutB.roundedC.traveledD.repaired4.A.hallB.wallC.statueD.pile5.A.hitB.attractedC.cleanedD.caught6.A.restB.rideC.handD.way7.A.raiseB.buildC.exposeD.set8.A.officeB.townC.carD.destination9.A.curiosityB.determinationC.courageD.confidence10.A.pass byB.east swayC.turn aroundD.slow down11.A.suddenlyB.occasionallyC.slowlyD.immediately12.A.refusedB.flownC.escapedD.rehabbed13.A.putB.loweredC.laidD.supported14.A.admitB.imagineC.thinkD.hope15.A.warmthB.kindnessC.concedeD.consideration16.A.uselessB.worthlessC.uninterestingD.disappointing17.A.hiddenB.evidentC.greatD.strong18.A.moneyB.clothesC.assistanceD.horse19.A.influencedB.spoiltC.encouragedD.touched20.A.lazyB.tiredC.busyD.proud