My mother used to ask me what was the most important part of the body. Through the years I would believe 36 I thought was the correct answer. When I was younger, I thought 37 was very important to us as humans, so I said, “My ears, Mommy”, She said, “No. Many people are 38 . But you keep thinking about it and I will ask you again soon,”
Several years passed 39 she asked me again. For I had often thought of the correct answer, so this time I told her, “Mommy, sight is very important to everybody, so it 40 be our eyes., , She looked at me and told me, “You are learning fast, but the answer is not correct because there are many people who are blind.”
Over the years, Mother asked me a couple more 41 and always her answer was, “No, but you are getting 42 every year, my child.” Then last year, my grandpa died. Everybody was crying when it was our 43 to say our final good-bye to Grandpa. Mom asked me, “Do you know the most important body part yet, my dear?”
I was 44 when she asked me this now. I always thought this was a 45 between her and me. She saw the puzzlement (疑惑)on my face and told me, “This question is very important. It 46 that you have really lived your life.” I saw her eyes well up with tears. She said, “My dear, the most important body part is your 47 .” I asked, “Is it because it 48 your head?” She replied, “No, it is because a crying friend or loved one can rest his head on it. I only Hope that you have enough friends that you will have a shoulder to cry 49 when you need it.” Then and there I knew the most important body part is not a selfish (自私的)one. It is sympathetic (同情)to the pain of 50 .
36. A. how B. what C. when D. why
37.A. love B. health C. sound D. sight
38. A. blind B. deaf C. lame D. foolish
39. A. while B. once C. after D. before
40. A. may B. can’t C. must D. mustn’t
41. A. ways B. things C. questions D. times
42. A. stronger B. taller C. smarter D. nicer
43. A. duty B. turn C. pity D. way
44. A. shocked B, disappointed C. interested D. excited
45. A. game B. test C. match D. job
46. A. keeps B. shows C. remains D. realizes
47. A. hair B. foot C. hand D. shoulder
48. A. makes up B. holds up C. shows up D. fixes up
49. A, by B. on C. above D. for
50. A. others B. the other C. other D. the others