One man was to meet his wife downtown and spend some time shopping with her. He waited 21 for 15 minutes. Then he waited impatiently for 15 minutes more. After that, he became 22 .When he saw a photograph 24 in the situation. In a few moments, he was holding four small prints that 25 even him.

　　He wrote his wife’s name on the back of the photos and handed them to a 26 behind the desk in the booth. “ 27 you see a small, dark lady with brown eyes and an apologetic expression . obviously 28 someone, would you please give her this?” he said. He then 29 his office in Morrison Building, 30 that if a picture is worth a thousand words, then the four photos must be a good 31 ! He sat down with a smile.

　　His wife 32 those pictures. She carries them in her purse now and shows them to anyone who asks if she is married …

　　How are you with 33 ?One person calls it “wait training.” It seems that there is always something we are 34 .We wait on traffic and we wait in lines. We wait to hear about a new job. We wait to complete school. we wait for someone to change his or her mind.

　　Patience is an important 35 of a happy and rewarding life. 36 ,some things are worth waiting for. 37 presents many opportunities for wait training.

　　We can hate waiting, 38 it or even get good at it ! But one thing is 39 —we cannot avoid it. How is your 40 coming along?

　　21.A.proudly B.respectfully C.patiently D.curiously

　　22.A.angry B.hungry C.frightened D.thirsty

　　23.A.a question B.a reason C.an opinion D.an idea

　　24.A.serious B.difficult C.regular D.convenient

　　25.A.hurt B.encouraged C.attracted D.shocked

　　26.A.clerk B.secretary C.passer-by D.friend

　　27.A.Since B.Before C.As D.If

　　28.A.looking for B.working for C.sending for D.paying for

　　29.A.called up B.returned to C.visited D.left

　　30.A.worried B.disappointed C.satisfied D.surprised

　　31.A.description B.preparation C.excuse D.lecture

　　32.A.tore B.saved C.developed D.destroyed

　　33.A.your wife B.your family C.patience D.determination

　　34.A.hoping for B.waiting for C.ready for D.fit for

　　35.A.lesson B.experience C.purpose D.quality

　　36.A.For example B.After all C.Right now D.So far

　　37.A.Every age B.Every shop C.Every day D.Every office

　　38.A.accept B.control C.change D.improve

　　39.A.certain B.interesting C.precious D.easy

　　40.A.photo taking B.job hunting C.decision making D.wait training

　　答案 21.C 22.A 23.D 24.B 25.D 26.A 27.D 28.A 29.B 30.C 31.D 32.B 33.C 34.B 35.D 36.B 37.C 38.A 39.A 40.D