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 effects of the drought were felt all over our country.It was a challenging time for everyone，____Dad remained optimistic.He__ 23__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 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．regretfu C．considerate D．humorous 小题20: A．history B．motto C．patterns D．lessons