三 完型填空(共20小题，每小题1分，共20分)

My father has a hobby—riding a bike.

Ever since I was little, I’ve always loved going biking with my dad. 41 , as I became a teenager, other things began to draw my 42 .It was important to do things with friends 43 . I saw my dad every evening at home. Why did I have to 44 my Sundays to all-day bike trips with him, too? If my indifference ( 冷漠) hurt him, my father kept 45 , but he would always let me know when he was planning a bike trip 46 I wanted to come.

It was a Sunday morning, and I was in low 47 . Two of my friends had gone to the movies without inviting me. Just then my father 48 my room. " It’s a beautiful day. Want to go for a 49 today, Jimmy?" " Leave me alone!" I impatiently 50 . Those were the last words I said to him before he left the house that 51 .

Several hours later, the police called us 52 us that Dad had a traffic accident. My father’s injuries were serious. It took several days before he could 53 speak. Beside his bed I held his hand gently, 54 of hurting him.

"Daddy. . . I am sorry. . . "

"It's okay, sweetheart. I'll be okay. "

"No, "I said, "I 55 what I said to you that day. You know, that morning?"

" Sweetheart, I don ' t 56 anything about that day, not before, during or after the accident. I remember kissing you goodnight the night before, though. "He 57 a weak smile.

I felt regretful for my thoughtless remark, for I 58 wanted him to leave me alone. My teacher once told me that 59 have immeasurable power. They can hurt or they can heal. And we all have the 60 to choose our words. I intend to do that very carefully from now on.

41 A. Therefore

42. A. attention

43. A. once again

44. A. start

45. A. silent

46. A. unless

47. A. spirits

48. A. left

49. A. ride

50. A. whispered

51. A. moment

52. A. convincing

53. A. eventually

54. A. tired

55. A. discuss

56. A. hate

57. A. got.