While the rest of the world is sleeping, my dad is dragging my warm covers off me so we won’t be late for my 6 a.m. ice hockey game. What started as a 1 is now my profession passion (a strong liking), and 2 of it would be possible without my dad.

　　“Let’s go, Brendan. You can do it!” 3 like that does not go unnoticed. Every game, no matter what the result, my dad 4 says “Good game.” and “You looked great out there.” I’m5 , knowing that even if I make a mistake or 6 poorly, my dad will still be there for me. 7 is one of the greatest things anyone can have. My dad is my support, without 8 me to become something I’m not. It was my dream to play hockey, and he just 9 me.

　　As I get older, 10 becomes fiercer. Each season brings a new schedule (plan) with more than thirty games, which my dad eagerly 11 . He gets as nervous as I do, but somehow 12 in his seat and keeps 13 . He wants to yell (shout in excitement) and scream like most hockey parents, 14 he is different. 15 each game, we sit down to eat and go over things to work 16 in the future. Usually he only tells me how proud he is of me. 17 all those early-morning games and later-afternoon skates with Dad, I realize how lucky I am to 18 him. It’s not easy getting up and driving to rinks (溜冰場) at all hours. My dad not only does that, but also helps me realize my dreams. I make sure that every game he attends, I play my 19 , just to show him those 6 a.m. 20 did me some good.

　　1. A. gift B. job C. habit D. hobby

　　2. A. any B. none C. all D. some

　　3. A. Encouragement B. Promise C. Advice D. Instruction

　　4. A. never B. always C. seldom D. sometimes

　　5. A. comfortable B. confident C. anxious D. afraid

　　6. A. run B. practice C. learn D. play

　　7. A. Support B. Help C. Love D. Trust

　　8. A. allowing B. forbidding C. forcing D. wishing

　　9. A. taught B. guided C. ordered D. noticed

　　10. A. situation B. condition C. direction D. competition

　　11. A. joins B. plays C. attends D. presents

　　12. A. rocks B. jumps C. swings D. trembles

　　13. A. quiet B. still C. cool D. happy

　　14. A. therefore B. because C. so D. but

　　15. A. Before B. After C. Beyond D. Over

　　16. A. with B. for C. on D. off

　　17. A. Forgetting B. Hating C. Reminding D. Enjoying

　　18. A. get B. have C. meet D. know

　　19. A. best B. worst C. quickest D. cleverest

　　20. A. exercises B. sports C. movements D. games

　　答案：

　　1~5 DBABB 6~10 DACBD 11~15 CAADB 16~20 CCBAD