Being born and brought up in a village called Bruis,I lived a simple life with my father.I was 16when one morning,Dad told me I could drive him into a (41)___ village called Burbank,on condition that I took the car in to be (42)___ at a nearby garage.I readily accepted.I drove Dad into Burbank,and (43)___ to pick him up at 4pm,then dropped off the car at the (44)___.With several hours to spare,l went to a theater.(45)___,when the last movie finished,it was six.I was two hours late!
I knew Dad would be angry if he (46)___ I'd been watching movies.So I decided not to tell him the truth.When I (47)___ there I apologized for being late,and told him I'd (48)___ as quickly as I could,but that the car had needed a major repair.I'll never forget the (49)___ he gave me."I'm disappointed you (50)___ you have to lie to me,Jason."Dad looked at me again."When you didn't (51)___,I called the garage to ask if there were any (52)___,and they told me you hadn't yet picked up the car."I felt (53)___ as I weakly told him the real reason.A(54)___ passed through Dad as he listened attentively."I'm angry with (55)___.I realize I've failed as a father.I'm going to walk home now and think seriously about(56)___ I've gone wrong all these years.""But Dad,it's 18miles!"My protests and apologies were (57)___.Dad walked home that day.I drove behind him,(58)___ him all the way,but he walked silently.
Seeing Dad in so much(59)___ and emotional pain was my most painful experience.However,it was(60)___ the most successful lesson.I have never lied since.
D.familiar | |||
42.A.kept | B.repaired | C.watched | D.changed |
43.A.agreed | B.planned | C.determined | D.promised |
44.A.village | B.community | C.theater | D.garage |