Heroes come in different forms. They are the people who save lives and the people who can stand 36 times. My hero is my mother. When she was diagnosed（诊断）with breast cancer, I was 37 . I didn’t understand how she could appear so healthy 38 a deadly disease existed inside. My mother went 39 a mastectomy （乳房切除手术）to remove the cancerous cells. For a month after her surgery (外科手术) she was unable to do anything. It was after this surgery that my mother 40 me the most. Her inactivity really made her  frustrated (沮丧), but she never 41 . She is a strong woman. Unlike some, she never 42 why she had got cancer. Instead, she 43 it and remained optimistic(乐观的). 44 my mother’s illness, I had to step in to do the housework. Previously I would have 45 not to, but I knew this was my 46 . Those weeks passed slowly but in the end I had a new 47 for my mom. I had never 48 all the things she does on a regular basis. Simple things like cleaning, cooking, laundry and bills really started to become great 49 . During this special period, I saw the amazing supportive group we have. My parents’ friends couldn’t have done 50 .They stopped by on a regular basis, cooked meals, and supplied us with anything we 51 .They let me know that we will always be there 52 each other. My mother is healthier now and back to her 53 activities. Our lives are busy but I am a little more willing to 54 around the house. I 55 my mother’s ability to stay optimistic and I only hope that some day I can be lucky enough to be like her. 小题1: A．present B．short C．boring D．hard 小题2: A．shocked B．discouraged C．disappointed D．hurt 小题3: A．but B．though C．while D．since 小题4: A．up B．through C．away D．off 小题5: A．worried B．impressed C．benefited from D．depended on 小题6: A．complained B．minded C．moved D．spoke 小题7: A．questioned B．explained C．understood D．learned 小题8: A．welcomed B．received C．changed D．accepted 小题9: A．As well as B．Because of C．In case D．As a result 小题10: A．begged B．refused C．decided D．pretended 小题11: A．chance B．turn C．luck D．responsibility 小题12: A．respect B．opinion C．gift D．job 小题13: A．thought B．known C．realized D．understood 小题14: A．lessons B．pleasures C．troubles D．experiences 小题15: A．all B．nothing C．less D．more 小题16: A．dreamed B．knew C．needed D．borrowed 小题17: A．from B．for C．against D．without 小题18: A．interesting B．often C．busy D．normal 小题19: A．work out B．set out C．look about D．help out 小题20: A．treasure B．respect C．admire D．admit