I have lived in Keelung for over twenty years. Before 20, I had not traveled abroad. The 36_____ places I had visited were scenic spots in my hometown. I was always told to come back home right away after school. My two schools were very 37_____; it took less than fifteen minutes to arrive at the schools from home.
38_____ I was a junior-high-school student, after a final exam, a few classmates 39_____ me to visit Taipei. Needless to say, I was full of 40_____ and asked Mother for 41_____ to join this hike. But to my 42_____, my mother refused my request because she was worried about my 43_____. In spite of(尽管) the fact, I tried to 44____ her, telling her about our destinations and my classmates’45_____ experiences of visiting Taipei, but she just said, “Unless parents 46_____ you, you can’t go.” I did my best to 47_____ her but it was all in vain. I faced a dilemma. On the one hand, I knew that Mother’s firm disagreement was because my brother was injured in an accident when he was traveling. To be a considerate son, should I 48_____ my desire? On the other hand, I didn’t want to 49_____ a valuable opportunity to grow up and to be 50_____. Filled with sadness and anger, I 51_____ a cold war with Mother. I neither talked with her nor did I go out of my room. Two days later, my mother not only 52_____ my classmates about the visit but also called their parents to 53_____ safety problem. Through a number of phone calls, finally she agreed. Before I left, 54_____, she once again talked about her concern. I listened carefully and patiently and gave her a thankful embrace because I knew that was the way my mother’s 55_____ went.
36. A. richest B. farthest C. best D. largest
37. A. steep B. near C. dangerous D. boring
38. A. Though B. After C. Since D. When
39. A. invited B. promised C. forced D. attracted
40. A. energy B. hope C. excitement D. surprise
41. A. help B. advice C. money D. permission
42.A. puzzle B. hesitation C. regret D. disappointment
43. A. study B. health C. safety D. age
44. A .convince B. trust C. overcome D. control
45. A. necessary B. enough C. steady D. creative
46. A. accompany B. reject C. participate D. declare
47. A. remove B. encourage C. persuade D. inspire
48. A. give away B. give off C. give out D. give up
49. A. miss B. avoid C. ignore D. abolish
50. A. independent B. smart C. separate D. sensitive
51. A. started B. gathered C. picked D. ended
52. A. motivated B. reminded C. informed D. consulted
53. A. discuss B. study C. research D. require
54. A. otherwise B. therefore C. however D. thus
55. A. fear B. love C. expectation D. appreciation
