my sister was graduating just before chrismas的完形填
My sister was graduating just before Christmas, but due to my own scholarly schedule backhome, I couldn't fly to Australia for her graduation. She was understandably 36 , and I felt
guilty that I wasn't able to be there for her.
While talking to my supervisor the week before my sister's graduation, I mentioned that I
would be 37 my sister's graduation by less than 48 hours. She said, "Well, just make sure
you get permission from admin." Oh, the administration at my school was notorious（声名狼藉
的）for 38 any sort of time-off requests. But something in me decided to try, just in case.
Maybe it was the 39 that the Christmas Spirit would somehow permeate（渗透）the
administrative office.
When I saw the Associate Dean's reply, I couldn't believe my luck！The only 40 I
could possibly come up with was that the Christmas Spirit had 41 the heart of her.
With news this 42 , I was bursting to tell my sister. But, fingers on the dial, I 43
Wouldn't it be so much more fantastic if I could surprise her? Getting delivered in a box to my
sister's house！I 44 myself just showing up, knocking at her door. If I were successful,
she’d be excited about my unconventional 45 . I knew if I did so, my 46 at her
graduation and my grand arrival would be the best Christmas present.
At first the branch manager of CouriersPlease said no, 47 that Christmas was their
busiest season and he couldn't 48 a courier（快递员）for this unusual request. But he
suddenly and strangely agreed.
I couldn't see the look on my sister's face as she opened the door, 49 I could tell from
her voice that she was very 50 . After she saw her older sister sitting inside smiling up at
her, she was completely lost 51 .words, and I will never forget the look on her face as she
opened the box.
It was such a gift to be able to attend my sister's graduation, and to show her my love by
giving her the most 52 . Christmas present in the history of our family. It was a 53 .
both she and I will cherish forever. It was also a 504 .for me: never, ever underestimate the
505 .of the Christmas Spirit. It can move hearts, minds, and yes, even people in boxes.
36. A. disappointed B. surprised C. satisfied D. interested
37. A. avoiding B. catching C. mussing D. neglecting
38. A. confirming B. denying C. doubting D. offering
39. A. success B. patience C. practice D. hope
40. A. conclusion B. solution C. explanation D. description
41 ．A. hurt B. struck C. removed D. deserved
42. A. fantastic B. strange C. different D. attractive
43. A. practised B. moved C. determined D. paused
44. A. witnessed B. pictured C. considered D. recognized
45. A. hesitation B. delay C. arrival D. return
46. A. presence B. performance C. independence D. significance
47. A. putting out B. making out C. finding out D.
9. A. otherwise B. if C. but D. unless
50. A. embarrassed B. confused C. annoyed D. bored
51．A. about B. into C. for D. with
52. A. unique B. comfortable C. pleasant D. traditional
53. A. purpose B. memory C. friendship D. journey
54. A. reminder B. secret C. fantasy D. present
55. A. power B. meaning C. challenge D. message
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