题目内容：

    The school I attended carried out a tradition during the eighth grade graduation. A scholarship jacket was _________ to the student with the highest grades for eight years.

I had been a straight A student since the first grade. The principle called me into his office before _________. “Martha, there’s been a _________ this year about the scholarship jacket. As you know, it has always been _________.” He cleared his throat and continued, “This year the Board decided to charge fifteen dollars-which still won’t _________ the complete cost of the jacket.”

I stared at him in _________, Standing with all the dignity (尊严), I said, “I’ll speak to my dad about it. Sir, and let you know tomorrow.” I wanted the jacket so much. It _________ eight years of hard work and expectation. Upon my arrival at home, I walked slowly to Dad. I cleared my throat _________ and put my hands behind my back _________ he wouldn’t see them shaking. “Dad, I have a big __________ to ask you. This year the scholarship jacket is not going to be free. It’s going to cost fifteen dollars and I have to take the money tomorrow. __________ it’ll be given to someone else.” The last words came out __________. I waited, __________ he’d say I could have the money.

Dad said __________, “What does a scholarship jacket mean?” I answered quickly, “It means you’ve __________ it by having the highest grades for eight years. Too late I realized the significance of my words. Dad knew I understood it was not a matter of __________.

It was a very sad and withdrawn girl who __________ into the principals office the next day. I looked at the principal, __________ my eyes to stay dry. “If I had to __________ the scholarship jacket, then it wouldn’t be a scholarship jacket.” He looked at me, biting his lips, as if __________. “Okay, we’ll make an exception in your case. You’ll get the scholarship jacket for free!”

1.A.sold B.awarded C.donated D.shown

2.A.graduation B.operation C.consideration D.explanation

3.A.quarrel B.surprise C.change D.mystery

4.A.cheap B.free C.fancy D.cool

5.A.include B.deserve C.cover D.limit

6.A.delight B.panic C.confidence D.shock

7.A.represented B.ended C.claimed D.removed

8.A.excitedly B.curiously C.calmly D.nervously

9.A.so B.or C.and D.but

10.A.conflict B.challenge C.favor D.plan

11.A.Somehow B.Anyway C.Instead D.Otherwise

12.A.in a rush B.in a while C.in detail D.in order

13.A.believing B.hoping C.pretending D.admitting

14.A.angrily B.happily C.quietly D.anxiously

15.A.earned B.requested C.accepted D.reserved

16.A.tradition B.honor C.grade D.money

17.A.broke B.advanced C.dragged D.fled

18.A.closing B.forcing C.dropping D.turning

19.A.pay for B.give up C.pick out D.toy with

20.A.insisting B.sighing C.complaining D.thinking