It was my sister Sandra's first Christmas without her husband.Last Thursday,she was in the store (41)___ for an ideal card for her two sons and daughter.Time passed by quickly as she (42)___ the many choices.She wanted a card that sent something (43)___ to each of them,as she knew they would have a(n) (44)___ place in their heart this holiday season.
Finally,she found the one that expressed the (45)___ feeling.(46)___,a sharp pain pierced (穿透) her heart when she realized that the card was (47)___"mom and dad".She stood,holding it close for a long time,unable to move from the spot.(48)___ began to run over her cheeks.
"Is there something I can do for you?"a (49)___ voice asked.She (50)___ to face a stranger,a woman."Uh..oh…OH!"Sandra (51)___,"I can't give this card to my children because…because my husband died and this is the (52)___ card."
The stranger's face softened with (53)___ and love.She reached out and (54)___ my sister into her arms,giving her unspoken (55)___ to cry in the protection of her embrace (拥抱).She (56)___ held my sister until her(57)___ returned.
During her telling of this event I was feeling (58)___ that I hadn't been there.My sister needed me and a stranger had to do my (59)___."You know,"she went on,"a friend suggested that it was like meeting with an Angel."My guilt (60)___ in an instant.My sister required an Angel,and I think that is exactly what she got.
41.A.paying B.caring C.calling D.looking
42.A.left B.offered C.read D.discovered
43.A.attractive B.special C.traditional D.wealthy
44.A.unknown B.empty C.safe D.different
45.A.sad B.strange C.amazing D.perfect
46.A.However B.Therefore C.Anyhow D.Otherwise
47.A.for B.to C.from D.by
48.A.T