A Love Note To My Mom
When I was a little girl, I would often accompany you as you modeled for fashion photographers. It was years later that I finally understood what role modeling 31 in your life. Little did I know you were 32 every penny you earned to go to 33 school.
I cannot thank you enough for 34 you told me one autumn afternoon when I was nine. After finishing my homework, I wanted to go into the dining-room where you were buried 35 piles of law books. I was 36 .Why were you doing what I do—memorizing textbooks and studying for 37 ?When you said you were in law school, I was more puzzled. I didn’t know. Moms 38 be lawyers too. You smiled and said,“In life, you can do anything you want to do.”
As young as I was, that statement kept 39 in my ears. I watched as you faced the 40 of completing your studies, starting companies with Dad, while still being a 41 and a Mom of five kids. I was exhausted just watching you 42 .With your words of wisdom in my 43 mind, I suddenly felt unlimited freedom to dream. My whole world 44 .I set out to live my life filled with 45 ,seeing endless possibilities for personal and professional achievements.
Your words became my motto. I 46 found myself in the unique position of being either the first (woman doctor in Maryland Rotary) 47 one of the few women (chief medical reporters) in my field. I gained strength every time I said , “Yes, I’ll try that.”
Encouraged by your 48 , I have forged ahead (毅然前行) with my life’s journey, less afraid to make mistakes, and 49 meeting each challenge. You did it, and now I’m 50 it. Sorry, got to run. So much to do, so many dreams to live.
31. A. found B. played C. kept D. provided
32. A. saving B. making C. donating D. receiving
33. A. business B. fashion C. law D. medical
34. A. what B. that C. which D. where
35. A. at B. to C. upon D. under
36. A. amused B. worried C. puzzled D. disappointed
37. A. roles B. tests C. positions D. shows
38. A. must B. ought to C. need D. could
39. A. ringing B. blowing C. falling D. beating
40. A. choices B. chances C. challenges D. changes
41. A. professor B. doctor C. reporter D. model
42. A. in danger B. in action C. in trouble D. in charge
43. A. weak B. powerful C. youthful D. empty
44. A. came back B. closed down C. went by D. opened up
45. A. hope B. hardship C. harmony D. sadness
46. A. constantly B. shortly C. hardly D. nearly
47. A. and B. but C. or D. for
48. A. description B. statement C. praise D. introduction
49. A. secretly B. curiously C. carelessly D. eagerly
50. A. doing B. considering C. correcting D. reading