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Regardless of the weather or the distance，Paul Wilson will make sure lowincome students in his neighbourhood arrive at their college classes on time.
A retired engineer,76yearold Wilson has been __1__ free rides to college students for the past eight years.Since he first started __2__ his car to the young people，Wilson has __3__ an astonishing 64,000 miles，and has had countless pleasant and often humorous __4__ with the students he transports to and from school.The students who he's __5__ have gone on to become physicians，teachers and engineers，but what they've also got out of their time in school is finding a role model and a friend in Wilson.Some students __6__ call him “Grandpa”．
Tina Stern __7__ rides from Wilson for all her four years in college，and the trips meant much more to her than just free __8__.“It's not just a ride；you're not just sitting there in __9__ silence or with your headphones on，” Stern said.“He asks you questions and actually __10__ the answers，so the next time you ride with him，he'll __11__ those things.”
Wilson first worked as a driver through a studentsupport programme of the nonprofit organisation，On Point for College.Although the __12__ asks the members only to drive students to and from their classes，Wilson often goes __13__ to ensure the welfare and safety of the students.If they have problems with registration，Wilson is there to __14__ them.If they run out of certain daily necessities，Wilson will drive to the nearest store and purchase what's needed.If a student gets hungry on the long drives to and from school，Wilson never __15__ to buy them a meal.
For many students，Wilson's help is not only appreciated，it's also entirely __16__ for them to be able to complete their college education.Some students don't have a reliable car，while others have to __17__ vehicles with parents who work six days a week.For them，riding with Wilson has __18__ them to complete their education—but according to Wilson，he benefits just as much from the __19__.“I just love driving，and I love these kids，”Wilson said.“It's such a(n) __20__ to be a part of these kids' lives，even just for a few hours，getting to know them and hearing their stories.”
本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了一位老人乐于助人的故事。老人虽已退休，但仍坚持发挥余热，待人友善，志愿搭载、接送大学生，并积极帮助他们解决生活中遇到的难题。
1．A.linking B．sending
C．offering D．distributing
答案：C
解析：下文语境题。根据下文中的在过去八年中他自愿开车搭载学生可知，他是给大学生主动提供(offer)免费搭乘的。link 连接；send 派遣；distribute 分配。
2．A.donating B．lending
C．delivering D．volunteering
答案：D
解析：上下文语境题。根据上文他自愿提供免费搭载服务给大学生可知，这里是回顾他的第一次自愿(volunteer)出车服务。donate捐献；lend借出；deliver递送。
3．A.paved B．covered
C．measured D．wandered
答案：B
解析：上下文语境题。他开车接送学生已经行驶了(cover)惊人的64 000英里。cover此处意为“走完(一段路程)”。pave铺设；measure测量；wander游荡。
4．A.arguments B．interviews
C．negotiations D．conversations
答案：D
解析：下文语境题。根据下文可知他在驾驶途中会和学生交谈(conversation)，他会询问问题并在下一次搭乘时核实答案。argument 争吵；interview 采访；negotiation谈判。
5．A.met B．driven
C．addressed D．greeted
答案：B
解析：上下文语境题。结合上下文语境可知，此处谈论的是他所搭载(drive)过的学生已成长为医生、教师和工程师。meet遇见；address演说；greet迎接。
6．A.even B．ever
C．once D．already
答案：A
解析：上文语境题。根据上文中的“a role model and a friend”可知，有些学生把他当作榜样或朋友，有些学生甚至(even)喊他“爷爷”。ever曾经；once一旦；already已经。
7．A.earned B．received
C．assessed D．demanded
答案：B
解析：上下文语境题。老人帮助学生们，而Tina 是接受(receive)过帮助的学生之一。earn赚；assess评估；demand要求。
8．A.transportation B．style
C．time D．communication
答案：A
解析：上下文语境题。这里与上文中的“free rides”相呼应，用free transportation。除免费搭乘(free transportation)之外，对学生们而言，旅途中还有更多收获。style风格；time时间；communication 交际。
9．A.forced B．awkward
C．ridiculous D．suspicious
答案：B
解析：上下文语境题。这不仅仅是一次搭乘，你不只是在尴尬的(awkward)沉默中坐在那里或戴上耳机。forced被迫的；ridiculous荒唐的；suspicious 可疑的。
10．A.selects B．recites
C．guesses D．remembers
答案：D
解析：下文语境题。下次他会核实这些答案，说明他当时是记住(remember)了答案。select挑选；recite背诵；guess猜测。
11．A.act on B．settle on
C．check on D．agree on
答案：C
解析：上下文语境题。他会记住他问的这些问题的答案，然后下次乘车时他会核实(check on)答案。act on对……起作用；settle on决定；agree on 对……取得一致意见。
12．A.club B．league
C．college D．programme
答案：D
解析：上文语境题。由上文中的“a studentsupport programme”可知，此处填programme。这个项目(programme)要求成员只是提供搭载服务。club俱乐部；league联盟；college大学。
13．A.far B．around
C．beyond D．forwards
答案：C
解析：上下文语境题。go beyond 超越，根据上下文可知他所做的远远超出(go beyond)项目所要求的。go far 成功；go around四处走动；go forwards前进。
14．A.assist B．watch
C．urge D．warn
答案：A
解析：上文语境题。根据上文可知他不仅提供搭载服务，当学生遇到困难时，他也会帮助(assist)他们。watch观察；urge催促；warn警告。
15．A.expects B．attempts
C．manages D．hesitates
答案：D
解析：上文语境题。根据上文语境可知，如果有学生饿了，他会毫不犹豫地(never hesitate)给他们买饭。expect期待；attempt试图；manage管理。
16．A.extra B．unusual
C．necessary D．adequate
答案：C
解析：下文语境题。根据下文可知这些帮助对于学生来说是很必要的(necessary)。extra额外的；unusual不寻常的；adequate 充足的。
17．A.share B．fuel
C．repair D．exchange
答案：A
解析：上下文语境题。有些学生没有固定的汽车，而有些学生不得不和父母共用一辆车，此处用share和后面的 with搭配。fuel加燃料；repair修理；exchange交流。
18．A.required B．allowed
C．reminded D．convinced
答案：B
解析：上下文语境题。对于学生们而言，搭乘老人的车让他们能完成学业。allow sb.to do sth.允许某人做某事。require需要；remind提醒；convince说服。
19．A.experience B．arrangement
C．appreciation D．employment
答案：A
解析：下文语境题。根据下文他爱驾驶也爱孩子们可知，老人觉得自己也从帮助学生的经历(experience)中受益。arrangement安排；appreciation欣赏；employment职业。
20．A.effort B．ambition
C．privilege D．convenience
答案：C
解析：上下文语境题。他觉得融入孩子们是一种荣幸(privilege)。和上文中的“he benefits just as much from the __19__”相呼应。effort努力；ambition雄心；convenience 便利。
