The passengers on the bus watched with sympathy as Susan made her way carefully up the steps. She paid the driver and then, using her hands to 36 the seats, settled in one of them. It had been a year since Susan became blind. As the result of an accident she was suddenly thrown into a world of 37 . Susan’s husband Mark watched her 38 into hopelessness and he was 39 to use every possible means to help his wife. Finally, Susan felt ready to 40 to her job, but how would she get there? She used to take the bus, but she was now too 41 to get around the city by herself. Mark 42 to ride the bus with Susan each morning and evening 43 she could manage it by herself. For two weeks, Mark 44 Susan to and from work each day. He taught her how to rely on her other 45 , specifically her hearing, to determine where she was and how to adapt to her new 46 . At last, Susan decided that she was ready to try the trip 47 . Monday morning arrived. Before she left, she hugged her husband 48 , her eyes filled with tears of gratitude（感激）. She said good-bye and, for the first time, they went their 49 ways. Each day went perfectly, and a wild excitement 50 Susan. She was doing it! On Friday morning, Susan took the bus to work 51 . As she was getting off th e bus, the driver said, “Miss, I sure 52 you.” Curious, Susan asked the driver 53 . “You know, every morning for the 54 week, a fine-looking gentleman in a military uniform has been standing across the corner watching you until you enter your office building safely,” the bus driver said. Tears of happiness poured down Susan’s cheeks. She was so lucky for he had given her a gift more powerful than 55 . That is the gift of love that can bring light where there is darkness. 小题1: A．touch B．grab C．count D．feel 小题2: A．weakness B．sickness C．darkness D．sadness 小题3: A．run B．sink C．jump D．step 小题4: A．inspired B．determined C．honored D．pleased 小题5: A．return B．adjust C．contribute D．stick 小题6: A．dread B．astonished C．depressed D．frightened 小题7: A．volunteered B．attempted C．continued D．struggled 小题8: A．when B．as C．until D．after 小题9: A．drove B．directed C．accompanied D．sent 小题10: A．feeling B．organs C．skills D．senses 小题11: A．position B．environment C．status D．role 小题12: A．on her own B．in person C．to her benefit D．on foot 小题13: A．politely B．calmly C．briefly D．tightly 小题14: A．opposite B．separate C．fixed D．lonely 小题15: A．took charge of B．took place of C．took advantage of D．took hold of 小题16: A．as usual B．as a rule C．as well D．as a consequence 小题17: A．respect B．envy C．know D．support 小题18: A．what B．how C．why D．who 小题19: A．past B．same C．first D．next 小题20: A．courage B．will C．sight D．wisdom