I climbed the stairs slowly, carrying a big suitcase, my father following with two more. By the time I got to the third floor, I was tired and at the same time feeling lonely. Worse still, Dad a step and fell, sending my new suitcases down the stairs. “Damn!” he screamed, his face turning red. I knew was ahead. Whenever Dad's face turns red, !
How could I ever him to finish unloading the car screaming at me and making a scene in front of the other girls, girls I would have to spend the of the year with? Doors were opening and faces peering out (探出), as Dad walked close behind. I felt it in my bones that my college life was getting off to a(n) start.
“ the room quickly,” I thought. “Get him into a chair and calmed down.” But then again, would there be a chair in Room 316? Or would it be a(n) room?
I turned the key in the lock and pushed the door open, with Dad complaining about a hurting knee or something. I put my head in, expecting the . But to my , the room wasn’t empty at all! It had furniture, curtains, a TV, and even paintings on the walls.
And there on a well-made bed sat Amy, my new , dressed neatly. Greeting me with a nod, she said in a soft voice, “Hi, you must be Cori.” Then, she the music and looked over at Dad. “And of course, you’re Mr. Faber,” she said, . “Would you like a glass of iced tea?” Dad’s face turned decidedly before he could bring out a “yes”.
I knew then that Amy and I would be and my first year of college would be a success.
A.took B.minded C.missed D.picked
A.rooling B.passing C.dropping D.turning
A.suffering B.difficulty C.troubled D.danger
A.go head B.look out C.hold on D.give up
A.lead B.help C.encourage D.get
A.after B.without C.while D.besides
A.best B.beginning C.end D.rest
A.with difficulty B.in a hurry C.with firm steps D.in wonder
A.fresh B.late C.bad D.unfair
A.Search B.Find C.enter D.Book
A.small B.empty C.new D.neat
A.Finally B.Meanwhile C.Sooner or later D.At the moment
A.yet B.only C.even D.still
A.worst B.chair C.best D.tea
A.regret B.disappointment C.surprise D.knowledge
A.roommate B.classmate C.neighbour D.companion
A.turned on B.turned down C.played D.enjoyed
A.questioning B.wondering C.smiling D.guessing
A.red B.less pal C.less red D.pale
A.sisters B.friends C.students D.fellows