II. Grammar and Vocabulary

Section A

Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.

Do We Miss Something in Life?

“In this life, what did you miss?” The wife asked the husband when she was 25. Sadly, the husband replied: ‘I missed a new job opportunity.’ When she was 35, the husband angrily told her that he had just missed the bus. At 45, the husband sadly said: ‘I missed the opportunity seeing my closest relative (21) ______his last breath.’At 55, the husband said disappointingly: ‘I missed a good chance to retire.’ At 65, the husband hurriedly replied: ‘I missed a dental appointment.’ At 75, the wife did not ask the husband anymore. At this moment, the husband (22) ______ (kneel) in front of the very sick wife. 23______ (remember) the question the wife used to ask him, this time he asked the wife the same question. The wife, with a smile and peaceful look, replied: ‘In this life, I did not miss (24) ______ (have) you!’ The husband was full of tears. He always thought that they could be together forever. He was always busy with work and trifles. So much so he (25) ______ (not be) thoughtful to his wife. The husband hugged the wife tightly and said: ‘Over 50 years, how I had allowed myself to miss your deep love for me.’

In the busy city life, there are many people (26) ______ are always busy with work. These people revolve their lives around their jobs, these people sacrifice all their times and health (27) ______ (meet) the social expectations. They are unwilling to spend time on health care.

They miss the opportunity to be with their children in their growing up. They neglect the (28) ______ (love) ones who care for them, and also their health. But (29) ______knows what is going to happen one year from now.

(30) ______life is not permanent, always live in the now. Express your gratitude to the ones you love in words. Show your care with actions. Treat every days as the last episode of life. In this way, when you are gone, those you love would have nothing to feel sorry about.