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 shore. 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 effects of the drought were felt all over our country. 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 guided us through the hard times.
Dad is also a living example of real . From dawn to dark, he works countless hours to our family. He always puts our happiness his own, and never fails to cheer me on at my sports games his exhaustion after long days. His loving and selfless nature has inspired me to become more sympathetic 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.
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A.teacher |
B.gardener |
C.farmer |
D.grocer |
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A.stormy |
B.lively |
C.disappearing |
D.burning |
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A.order |
B.form |
C.gap |
D.position |
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A.repeatedly |
B.normally |
C.finally |
D.really |
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A.go |
B.begin |
C.occur |
D.change |
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A.yet |
B.still |
C.even |
D.nearly |
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A.surprised |
B.nervous |
C.angry |
D.frightened |
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A.apologized |
B.cried |
C.complained |
D.laughed |
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A.lost |
B.done |
C.gone |
D.touched |
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A.meets with |
B.brings up |
C.works out |
D.thinks about |
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A.Thankfully |
B.Hopefully |
C.Unfortunately |
D.Strangely |
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A.happened |
B.seemed |
C.continued |
D.aimed |
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A.face |
B.appreciate |
C.examine |
D.question |
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A.love |
B.pride |
C.friendship |
D.honesty |
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A.support |
B.settle |
C.start |
D.impress |
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A.after |
B.before |
C.beside |
D.under |
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A.in spite of |
B.in terms of |
C.in control of |
D.in place of |
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A.careful |
B.regretful |
C.considerate |
D.humorous |
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A.history |
B.motto |
C.patterns |
D.lessons |
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