In 2012, I had just recovered form a serious illness when I received an invitation to a writer's conference in Orlando, Florida. My family persuaded me that a(n) 21 might be just what the doctor ordered, so off I 22 . Arriving in the Sunshine State was rather tiring, but I 23 to catch a taxi to my 24 and settle in. Next morning, I took another 25 to the shopping centre to buy a few souvenirs. 26 I went to a cafe to have lunch, but all the tables were 27 . Then I heard a friendly voice saying, "You can 28 my table." I gratefully sat down with the 29 lady and we had a happy lunch together. As the 30 drew to a close she asked how long I would be in Orlando. I had already told her that I hadn't 31 a car, and hadn't realised how 32 taking taxis would be, After a while she said, "My dear, don't use any more taxis. I'm retired and it would be my pleasure to 33 you wherever you wish." I told her that I couldn't put her to that 34 ,but she brushed aside my protests (反对)。She asked me where I was 35 and next morning she was waiting at my apartment at the 36 time to take me to Disney World. She spent some time with me before leaving me to 37 alone. At the end of the day, she 38 to take me back to my accommodation. I 39 her money but she refused to take any. I'll never forget that wonderful lady who, through her 40 , filled my brief holiday in Florida with wonderful memories. 21.A. holiday B. ceremony C. operation D. experiment 22.A. kept B. went C. dropped D. knocked 23.A. intended B. promised C. managed D. deserved 24.A. hospital B. company C. university D. accommodation 25.A. colleague B. passenger C. suitcase D. taxi 26.A. Instead B. First C. Later D. Once 27.A. classified B. occupied C. decorated D. painted 28.A. share B. reserve C. set D. possess 29.A. old B. poor C. innocent D. stubborn 30.A. journey B. meal C. speech D. interview 31.A. donated B. repaired C. hired D. guided 32.A. convenient B. worthwhile C. unfortunate D. expensive 33.A. inspire B. entertain C. call D. drive 34.A. business B. argument C. trouble D. challenge 35.A. working B. staying C. moving D. shopping 36.A. appointed B. limited C. favourite D. regular 37.A. digest B. explore C. perform D. calculate 38.A. forgot B. refused C. returned D. preferred 39.A. sent B. lent C. offered D. owed 40.A. confidence B. dignity C. curiosity D. kindness
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