阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Ghunta was born into a poor family in a rural part of Western Jamaica. He, together with his brothers and sisters was 1 by a single mother, who often had to make 2 choices about how to make use of their 3 resources, including the choice to send his oldest sister to school, and to keep Ghunta at home. When he finally 4 school, he struggled to catch up on his reading skills for lack of 5 to books.By the time he entered sixth grade, he could only spell his name, but unable to recognize words or read with 6 . The obvious gap in studying made Ghunta shy and lonely. The situation was further 7 by some teachers who made him feel worthless.However, when Ghunta was about 12, a young teacher-in-training decided to launch a special reading program for 8 students. Ghunta was the first student to be 9 . That teacher, who was incredibly kind to him, had a profound impact on him. "She did not ask anything of me, 10 that I work hard and believe in myself," he recalled.Under her guidance, Ghunta's reading skills 11 improved, and he began to have faith in himself. His life took on a new 12 and a passion for writing was burning within him. Today, Ghunta is not only a published author but also an award-winning poet. With hard work, dedication and 13 of a kind teacher, it is possible to 14 hardship and achieve our dreams, no matter how 15 the journey may seem.
(1)
A .
cared about
B .
turned out
C .
brought up
D .
sent away
(2)
A .
tough
B .
sensitive
C .
obvious
D .
simple
(3)
A .
various
B .
limited
C .
relevant
D .
natural
(4)
A .
quit
B .
finished
C .
acquired
D .
attended
(5)
A .
exposure
B .
approach
C .
appeal
D .
devotion
(6)
A .
intelligence
B .
need
C .
interest
D .
doubt
(7)
A .
improved
B .
controlled
C .
complicated
D .
worsened
(8)
A .
struggling
B .
excellent
C .
curious
D .
gifted
(9)
A .
thanked
B .
blamed
C .
included
D .
refused
(10)
A .
except
B .
besides
C .
such
D .
so
(11)
A .
typically
B .
gradually
C .
frequently
D .
slightly
(12)
A .
look
B .
duty
C .
focus
D .
victory
(13)
A .
optimism
B .
permission
C .
pressure
D .
support
(14)
A .
identify
B .
overcome
C .
face
D .
admit
(15)
A .
effortless
B .
endless
C .
challenging
D .
thrilling
答案:(1)C;(2)A;(3)B;(4)D;(5)A;(6)C;(7)D;(8)A;(9)C;(10)A;(11)B;(12)A;(13)D;(14)B;(15)C;