As I held my father’s hands one night, I couldn’t help but notice their calluses(老茧）and roughness. His hands tell the story of his life as a , including all his struggles. One summer, I remember, a drought (旱灾）hit Ontario, turning it into a desert. On one of those hot mornings I was picking sweet corn with my dad to fill the last from the grocery store. Fifty dozen was all we needed, which took twenty minutes. That morning, however, the process didn’t quickly. After forty minutes of aimlessly walking in the field, we needed twenty dozen. I was completely frustrated and . Dropping the basket heavily, I declared, “If the store wants its last twenty dozen, they can pick it themselves.” Dad , “Just think, my little girl, only ten dozen left for each of us and then we’re .” Such is Dad—whatever problem he , he never gives up. , the disastrous (灾难性的) effects of the drought were felt all over our county. It was a challenging time for everyone, Dad remained optimistic. He to be grateful for other things like good health and food on our plates. Only then did I truly begin to Dad and his faith that guided us through the hard times. Dad is also a living example of real . From dawn to dusk, he works countless hours to our family. He always puts our happiness his own, and never fails to cheer me on at my sports s his exhaustion after long days. His loving and selfless nature has inspired me to become more sympathetic (同情心的) and putting others first. Dad, the life I have learned from you will stay with me forever. You are my father, teacher, friend and, most importantly, my hero. 小题1: A．teacher B．gardener C．farmer D．grocer 小题2: A．stormy B．lively C．disappearing D．burning 小题3: A．order B．form C．gap D．position 小题4: A．repeatedly B．normally C．finally D．really 小题5: A．go B．begin C．occur D．change 小题6: A．yet B．still C．even D．nearly 小题7: A．surprised B．nervous C．angry D．frightened 小题8: A．apologized B．cried C．complained D．laughed 小题9: A．lost B．done C．gone D．touched 小题10: A．meets with B．brings up C．works out D．thinks about 小题11: A．Thankfully B．Hopefully C．Unfortunately D．Strangely 小题12: A．or B．for C．so D．but 小题13: A．happened B．seemed C．continued D．aimed 小题14: A．face B．appreciate C．examine D．question 小题15: A．love B．pride C．friendship D．honesty 小题16: A．support B．settle C．start D．impress 小题17: A．after B．before C．beside D．under 小题18: A．in spite of B．in terms of C．in control of D．in place of 小题19: A．careful B．regretful C．considerate D．humorous 小题20: A．history B．motto C．patterns D．lessons