When my oldest son was in high school, he planned to attend a Christian contemporary concert with the youth group from our church. To my 36 , Aaron invited me to go along. I 37 accepted; however, by the time the date of the concert arrived, my youngest son had been ill, and I was 38 about him. My husband 39 me to attend the concert, promising he would take care of our youngest. I hesitated. Finally, it 40 me. Aaron was six years old. How many 41 would I have to do something fun with him 42 he went away to college? And how many youth actually 43 their mothers to attend a concert with them that was clearly for s? The 44 was made. I would not miss this opportunity. At the concert, I sat with Aaron in the third row, stuffing (填塞) cotton in my ears to block out the 45 , ear-splitting music of the first performer. I stood when the kids stood, clapped when they clapped, and never let anyone know how 46 I was to feel the floor vibrate (震动) beneath my feet. Aaron and his friends were 47 at my enthusiasm. By the time we left the concert, my ears were ringing, but it quickly passed. 48 did my son's age years. 49 he was in college and away from home. I missed him more than I could say. On days when I was especially 50 for his ready smile and his teasing manner, I would think back to the concert we attended and be thankful once again that I didn't 51 an opportunity to spend time with my son. Aaron is now grown and has a family of his own, but we are still very 52 . Some days he calls just to 53 and tell me about his day. I drop everything and 54 the moment, knowing these times too shall 55 . 小题1: A．amazement B．agreement C．argument D．disappointment 小题2: A．hardly B．suddenly C．readily D．rapidly 小题3: A．crazy B．merciful C．patient D．concerned 小题4: A．pred B．encouraged C．stopped D．refused 小题5: A．determined B．hit C．controlled D．annoyed 小题6: A．opportunities B．years C．festivals D．moments 小题7: A．after B．since C．when D．before 小题8: A．invited B．advised C．allowed D．promised 小题9: A．invitation B．design C．demand D．decision 小题10: A．silly B．pleasant C．loud D．sweet 小题11: A．excited B．nervous C．curious D．surprised 小题12: A．puzzled B．annoyed C．amused D．disappointed 小题13: A．Such B．Neither C．So D．Either 小题14: A．In no time B．In time C．At a time D．At the time 小题15: A．tired B．worried C．upset D．lonely 小题16: A. have B. miss C. obtain D . grasp 小题17: A．close B．open C．young D．positive 小题18: A．talk B．speak C．chat D．communicate 小题19: A．wait B．spend C．listen D．enjoy 小题20: A．pass B．gain C．lose D．keep