Martin is a fifteen-year-old boy. He used to be
a“problem child”, but a recent 46 with his mother changed his
life. He didn’t use to give his mother many problems. 47, after his
father’s death a few years ago, Martin’s life became 48 more difficult.
His mother couldn’t afford to pay for her child’s education. To do this, she 49
work, and so was often not at home.
His mother looked after him as 50 as she could.
Unfortunately, Martin still caused problems. He was not 51 in studying
and he often got in to trouble. Luckily, his mother was very 52 and
didn’t give up trying to help him. In the end, she 53 a difficult
decision:to send him to a boys’boarding school. Martin hated it and used to
cause a lot of trouble.
One day, he told his teacher he wanted to leave the
school. The teacher said it was necessary for Martin to 54 with his
mother. Martin called his mother, but to his 55, this phone call changed
his life. “It was exactly 56 Ineeded, ”he said. “My mother helped me to
understand how much she had given me. She also told me that even though my
father was no longer with us, he was 57 me and would always take pride
in every thing good I do. That’s when I decided to change. I realize that 58
my father died, I have been afraid of being alone, and have tried to make
my mother pay more attention to me. ”
Now Martin
has 59 changed. He has been working hard and is now one of the best
students in his class. How was he able to change?His mother’s 60 helped
him to feel good about himself.
1. A.conversation B.report C.survey D.speech
2. A.So B.But C.Therefore D.However
3. A.very B.many C.much D.too
4. A.could B.had to C.should D.would
5. A.soon B.quickly C.well D.good
6. A.pleased B.tired C.bored D.interested
7. A.worried B.patient C.careful D.serious
8. A.made B.took C.got D.thought
9. A.a(chǎn)rgue B.say C.discuss D.talk
10. A.surprised B.surprising C.surprise D.surprises
11. A.which B.what C.that D.how
12. A.seeing B.noticing C.helping D.watching
13. A.since B.before C.a(chǎn)fter D.when
14. A.a(chǎn)lways B.hardly C.really D.just
15. A.a(chǎn)dvice B.love C.idea D.decision