2012年朝阳二模

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Last January I was given a chance to work in another country.At first,I lived a                  （36） life,but soon I met a group of new friends and they were really nice.

Then something                  （37） happened.One of our friends suffered from kidney stones （肾结石）,which had to be                  （38） surgically as soon as possible.But it was not as                  （39） as that! Our friend could not                  （40） the operation,which put him into deep                  （41）.I didn't know how to help him because I didn't have any money either.                 （42）,I never lost hope.Instead I tried to think of other                  （43） and told him not to worry because everything would be all right.

Before I left the hospital,I talked to the surgeon and asked him to do the surgery,saying I would pay the expenses the next day                  （44） I had that kind of money.Well,I must have been                  （45） because the surgeon agreed to do it! But how was I going to get that much money?

All I knew was that I needed to help my friend! Although it could be                  （46） to deal with this kind of situation,I decided to make some efforts.I tried to borrow money but failed.I tried                  （47） my things but no one wanted them.Then I had the idea of talking to my                  （48）.I asked him if I could have my next two months' salary in advance—without even thinking on how I would                  （49） for two months with no money.He was surprised and asked me the reason.I told him that I had a friend who was really in need.                 （50） I convinced him too and then he gave my two months' salary without any                  （51）!

Upon getting the money,I ran to the hospital and paid all the bills.My friend didn't know how to thank me.I just said,“Come on! Give me a                  （52）!”

Friendship may not only be found at the happy moment but sometimes you can find it on the                  （53） time in your life! I've done a good thing by being a （an）                  （54） friend and I think it is well worth the                  （55）.

36  A. private  B. lonely  C. colorful  D. normal

37  A. strange  B. wrong  C. unexpected  D. unfair

38  A. removed  B. reduced  C. examined  D. lifted

39  A. terrible  B. painful  C. simple  D. special

40  A. stand  B. consider  C. perform  D. afford

41  A. anxiety  B. confusion  C. embarrassment  D. dissatisfaction

42  A. Besides  B. Otherwise  C. However  D. Therefore

43  A. reasons  B. options  C. symptoms  D. expectations

44  A. even if  B. as if  C. so that  D. in case

45  A. encouraging  B. annoying  C. astonishing  D. convincing

46  A. challenging  B. disturbing  C. amazing  D. scaring

47  A. saving  B. handling  C. donating  D. selling

48  A. colleague  B. relative  C. boss  D. surgeon

49  A. adapt  B. survive  C. continue  D. wander

50  A. Luckily  B. Slightly  C. Constantly  D. Occasionally

51  A. analysis  B. dignity  C. hesitation  D. remark

52  A. favor  B. hug  C. promise  D. reply

53  A. best  B. longest  C. strangest  D. toughest

54  A. supportive  B. sensitive  C. aggressive  D. attentive

55  A. tolerance  B. sympathy  C. pressure  D. effort