When I was in my early twenties, I moved away from my home state of Wisconsin to attend graduate school. I chose to go to the University Of Arizona in Tucson and 36 there. Upon landing in early June, I was shocked by the lack of 37 and the burning desert heat. After less than two days in that 38 I called my parent to question whether I had made the 39 choice and to announce that I was 40 considering coming home. My father, in a calm and 41 voice, indicated that I always had a 42 . I could always come home and be welcome there. But in fact, we both 43 I wouldn’t come home at the time. Needless to say, I chose to 44 . Many years have passed. My father’s 45 words remain with me. Knowing that I can always 46 , I’ve been able to 47 several challenging situations -unemployment, divorce and even the 48 of my only son. I have also used these words in many cases where others need to know that someone 49 and that they do have a choice. Whether 50 is earthly, spiritual, or some sense of calm, knowing that we can come home will be just enough to 51 us on our way. It 52 me, in a way, of the prodigal son（回头的浪子） who found 53 and love upon returning home. While we don’t have to be like him and hit bottom in life, it is good to know that we can wander and experience pains and 54 in life but we still have a home where love, support and comfort  55 . 小题1: A．flew B．drove C．walked D．cycled 小题2: A．blue B．yellow C．brown D．green 小题3: A．family B．refuge C．environment D．desert 小题4: A．new B．right C．last D．difficult 小题5: A．naturally B．fortunately C．obviously D．seriously 小题6: A．gentle B．weak C．supportive D．pleasant 小题7: A．choice B．dream C．friend D．request 小题8: A．pretended B．expected C．knew D．forgot 小题9: A．graduate B．regret C．return D．continue 小题10: A．surprising B．encouraging C．interesting D．moving 小题11: A．wander outside B．hang around C．come home D．move away 小题12: A．face up to B．get away with C．make sure of D．look out for 小题13: A．return B．growth C．arrival D．loss 小题14: A．worries B．cares C．leaves D．stays 小题15: A．health B．marriage C．church D．home 小题16: A．help B．stop C．protect D．teach 小题17: A．informs B．reminds C．warns D．rids 小题18: A．comfort B．interest C．food D．money 小题19: A．regrets B．complaints C．sufferings D．pleasures 小题20: A．survive B．exist C．fall D．disappear