题目内容：

    I grew up in a small town in Ohio, where everyone knew a man called Tom. Uneducated, he couldn’t talk plainly. And because he was ______ and not very smart, everyone laughed at him. I ______ he was an easy mark.

One day, he came walking by. I was about 12 and thought it would make me feel grown-up to ______ him like the adults did.

He asked how I was doing. I told him my father was ______, and that we lacked money.

I could hear my friends ______ in the background so I went on with the lie. I had him ______ so completely that every time he inquired about the ______, I would make it seem increasingly worrying.

I knew he made a ______ by doing odd jobs, so it seemed ______ when he asked me if we needed anything. I told him that we didn’t know if we would ______. He responded, “You poor thing. I will ______ for you.”

That night I heard the ______ rattle (作响) softly. Thinking it was the wind beating against it, I ______ it. Later when I opened the door to go outside, I found a box of ______. I knew who had given the food. I ______ the small box of canned food with tears in my eyes. I felt ______, and wanted to return the groceries.

My father scolded me and ______ that I keep the box. Otherwise, it would hurt Tom. Each day when we were to have dinner, my father would ask, “What side dish are we having from the ______ box today?

Although the food was not tasty, I knew Tom had given ______. He gave the best he had, but I did not ______ the gift.

1.A.ill-treated B.bad-tempered C.good-natured D.warm-hearted

2.A.guessed B.predicted C.indicated D.hoped

3.A.condemn B.tease C.annoy D.abuse

4.A.delayed B.prohibited C.deserted D.unemployed

5.A.laughing B.whispering C.cheering D.clapping

6.A.absorbed B.amused C.struck D.fooled

7.A.atmosphere B.situation C.money D.reason

8.A.budget B.profit C.living D.fortune

9.A.funny B.impossible C.practical D.moving

10.A.panic B.remain C.starve D.compromise

11.A.manage B.operate C.purchase D.pray

12.A.window B.door C.fence D.box

13.A.explored B.fastened C.ignored D.investigated

14.A.groceries B.vegetables C.snacks D.fruits

15.A.held up B.looked into C.checked out D.took over

16.A.thrilled B.touched C.frustrated D.ashamed

17.A.insisted B.determined C.expected D.informed

18.A.money B.check C.ice D.gift

19.A.personally B.secretly C.sacrificially D.excitedly

20.A.appreciate B.deserve C.comprehend D.accept