A Faithful Father My husband ,kissed me goodbye ,stroked, the baby’s cheek and then rushed out of the door ,into his busy day. With the cold of the morning fading, I fed my baby and it fell fast asleep. Usually I would place it in bed and quickly have the house somewhat in 36______ , This morning ,however, I stayed seated ,just 37_____,with the baby in my arms ,The thoughts ran into 38______ of the mornings with my husband, a father rushing out of the door to meet the obligations of life. It was only a small jump to thoughts of my own 39______ My mother passed away when I was ten, and as I looked 40 ______I could see how much of a family man my dad was. He went to work every morning and 41______ to his family every evening. He 42______ food, clothing, warmth ,and protection. He was a faithful father. Setting the baby down ,I dialed the 43 ______ number. I had just realized the 44 ______ of the ordinary—the daily life going on around us that we often took for granted, and that it needed to be 45______ “Hi ,Dad. ” I said, 46______ back tears. “Hey, Bud- How are you? ” 47______ was in his voice.: “ Fine, Fm just calling to say. ,, thank you. ” I got it out before my throat 48______ too much for me to speak. 'What for?” — For getting up and going to work every morning of ray life. Now that I have my' own 49______ and I see my husband doing the same ,I just wanted to thank you for being 50______ ” There was 51______ for a moment as my dad composed himself ,and with a small . .52______ in his voice he said, “You’re welcome, Bud. ” I don’t remember much of the rest of the call, 53______ that moment of revelation (显露) about my father, I will never forget. There are those who are known for their heroic 54 ______,and also those who are known for their fortunes and fame ,but it is the 55 ______everyday fathers who are the true heroes. I’m thankful that my father was one of them. 小题1: A.use B.line C.order D.fashion 小题2: A.thinking B.dreaming C.imagining D.praying 小题3: A.conversations B.struggles C.incidents D.memories 小题4: A.baby B.husband C.mother D.father 小题5: A.out B.away C.back D.around 小题6: A.moved B.returned C.escaped D.walked 小题7: A.provided B.collected C.sought D.bought 小题8: A.popular B.relative C.regular D.familiar 小题9: A.difference B.significance C.balance D.absence 小题10: A.recognized B.arranged C.reduced D.achieved 小题11: A.sending B.pushing C.holding D.putting 小题12: A.Sympathy B.Stress C.Doubt D.Concern 小题13: A.cleared B.hurt C.ached D.tightened 小题14: A.child B.duty C.plan D.career 小题15: A.inspiring B.faithful C.considerate D.admirable 小题16: A.peace B.calm C.silence D.rest 小题17: A.tremble B.hesitation C.passion D.sigh 小题18: A.and B.but C.or D.nor 小题19: A.ideas B.deeds C.remarks D.words 小题20: A.outstanding B.patient C.ordinary D.honest