完形填空It was a dull Wednesday when I visited my grandmother in the nursing home. In the past month, I had been so caught up in my own life-work 1 and social obligations-that I hadn't seen her for 2 .Finding her by the window, I 3 her once-bright eyes seemed dim. "Hi, Grandma," I said, 4 a smile. She lit up, but I could see the 5 behind her smile.As we talked, she shared depressing stories from her youth — 6 , frustration, and loss. I noticed her gaze often drifted back to the window. "What are you looking for?" I asked. "I'm waiting for the sun to 7 the clouds," she replied softly. "It reminds me that even in the 8 times, light will always find a way."Her words 9 me greatly. I had been so focused on my struggles that I had forgotten to appreciate moments of 10 . When I shared my worries, she simply said, "Life is like the weather. You can't 11 it, but you can choose how to respond."As I left, I felt renewed. I realized life would always have its ups and downs, but it was my 12 to find light in the shadows. I promised to visit her more often and treasure the little 13 with my loved ones.In her 14 wisdom, I found clarity: it's not just about weathering the storms, but 15 the sun that follows.
(1)
A .
deadlines
B .
appointments
C .
activities
D .
plans
(2)
A .
years
B .
minutes
C .
weeks
D .
decades
(3)
A .
ignored
B .
noticed
C .
regretted
D .
confirmed
(4)
A .
rejecting
B .
avoiding
C .
hiding
D .
forcing
(5)
A .
embarrassment
B .
excitement
C .
happiness
D .
loneliness
(6)
A .
failures
B .
routines
C .
miracles
D .
adventures
(7)
A .
escape from
B .
break through
C .
float in
D .
disappear into
(8)
A .
plainest
B .
brightest
C .
darkest
D .
busiest
(9)
A .
bored
B .
struck
C .
amazed
D .
confused
(10)
A .
dignity
B .
effort
C .
freedom
D .
joy
(11)
A .
abandon
B .
control
C .
hate
D .
forecast
(12)
A .
right
B .
obligation
C .
choice
D .
chance
(13)
A .
moments
B .
surprises
C .
encounters
D .
discussions
(14)
A .
unclear
B .
complex
C .
limited
D .
simple
(15)
A .
seeking
B .
sheltering
C .
observing
D .
blocking
答案:(1)A;(2)C;(3)B;(4)D;(5)D;(6)A;(7)B;(8)C;(9)B;(10)D;(11)B;(12)C;(13)A;(14)D;(15)A;