It was the day before Christmas, but I had to work. The only thing that brightened my 28 was a gift sent to me — a dozen beautiful 29 .
As I was cleaning my office, a lady in the front office urgently needed to talk to me. As I stepped out, I noticed a young, 30 woman with a baby in her arms. 31 , she explained that her husband, a prisoner, was my next patient. She told me she wasn’t 32 to visit her husband in prison, and that he had 33 seen his son. She wished to 34 the boy’s father sit in the waiting room with her as long as possible 35 I called him for his appointment. Since my schedule (日程安排) wasn’t full, I agreed. 36 , it was Christmas Eve.
A short time later, her husband arrived. The woman’s tired face 37 when her husband took a seat beside her. I kept peeking (偷看) out to watch them laugh and cry , and 38 their child.
After almost an hour, I 39 the prisoner to the office. The patient seemed like a gentle and humble（恭顺的）man. I tried to make him as 40 as possible.
At last, I 41 him a Merry Christmas — a difficult thing to say to a man heading back to prison. He thanked me. He also said he felt 42 by the fact that he hadn’t been able to give his wife anything for Christmas. 43 hearing this, I came up with a wonderful 44 …
I’ll never forget the 45 on both their faces as the prisoner gave his wife the beautiful red roses. I am not 46 who experienced the most joy --- the husband in giving, the wife in receiving, or myself in having the opportunity to share in this special 47 .
| 28. A. work | B. day | C. life | D. face |
| 29. A. bells | B. hats | C. postcards | D. roses |
| 30. A. tired-looking | B. good-looking | C. serious-looking | D. funny-looking |
| 31. A. Surprisingly | B. Angrily | C. Nervously | D. Happily |
| 32. A. reminded | B. persuaded | C. allowed | D. demanded |
| 33. A. ever | B. never | C. already | D. even |
| 34. A. let | B. agree | C. suggest | D. refuse |
| 35. A. because | B. after | C. if | D. before |
| 36. A. Above all | B. After all | C. In all | D. At all |
| 37. A. turned up | B. cheered up | C. lit up | D. made up |
| 38. A. look | B. attend | C. examine | D. play |
| 39. A. called | B. turned | C. gave | D. handed |
| 40. A. annoyed | B. responsible | C. easy-going | D. comfortable |
| 41. A. hoped | B. wished | C. congratulated | D. celebrated |
| 42. A. cheerful | B. shocked | C. sad | D. fascinated |
| 43. A. At | B. Upon | C. By | D. Through |
| 44. A. idea | B. trick | C. way | D. experience |
| 45. A. reaction | B. relief | C. spirit | D. look |
| 46. A. conscious | B. sure | C. afraid | D. hopeful |
| 47. A. moment | B. holiday | C. present | D. couple |