题目内容：

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

I recently traveled to San Francisco for some meetings and found myself with a half day to  . My     : The 49ers’ first game of the season, against the Green Bay Packers. The America’s Cup sailing races. Or I could get     .

After a terribly long line at the car rental center, I was     . So I disappeared into the fog and clouds shrouding the Pacific Coast Highway and headed south with absolutely no     in mind. I drove through tunnels     out of the mountains and stopped at a few state beaches; at one, I watched a wedding out on the cliffs among the crashing     . Back in the car, I drove toward San Gregorio, a town that you can easily     . I know because I drove right through it and     up on a narrow pine tree–bordered asphalt(柏油) road that felt like it would go on     .

A few people just moved around outside the San Gregorio General Store, talking about the motorcycles they've owned over the years. Inside, I found a bar with regular customers, two people playing guitar together, and, of course, a full-on store. I     a song, took a seat quickly, and watched the guitarists play and dance. Then I congratulated them,     a couple of wrinkled dollars in their bucket, and walked back out into the world.

It was pouring outside. We all waited, some patiently, others     , because nature messed up their hurried day. I got lost in the sound and sight of the heavens     away the dirt and dust of the world. “Mom, let’s run through the     .” said a girl. “When you were talking to Daddy about his cancer, you said, if God can get us through this, he can get us through anything!” “Honey, you are     right.” Mom said. Then off they ran. And yes, I did. I ran.

The day could have been so     : being     into a stadium or bar half-watching sports.    this was much more rewarding. Hours prior, I was on a flight with the masses, going through the motions. Then I was out on my own, having an unexpected and unrepeatable experience.

I learned something on September 8: Don’t be     to get lost—on purpose or otherwise—and have zero expectations. It will be good for you. I promise.

1.A. wasteB. killC. devoteD. spend

2.A. seriesB. privilegesC. optionsD. priorities

3.A. startedB. injuredC. lostD. stuck

4.A. freeB. occupiedC. suspiciousD. absorbed

5.A. freedomB. frightC. conscienceD. destination

6.A. carvedB. releasedC. standingD. running

7.A. wavesB. crowdsC. vehiclesD. hills

8.A. identifyB. missC. surviveD. recognize

9.A. pickedB. broughtC. endedD. took

10.A. steadilyB. smoothlyC. firmlyD. forever

11.A. recordedB. releasedC. orderedD. composed

12.A. brokeB. carriedC. withdrewD. threw

13.A. delightedB. annoyedC. calmedD. inspired

14.A. turningB. washingC. givingD. melting

15.A. dangerB. dustC. rainD. store

16.A. somewhatB. especiallyC. somehowD. absolutely

17.A. impressiveB. independentC. adventurousD. different

18.A. pushedB. persuadedC. talkedD. tricked

19.A. ButB. ThereforeC. BesidesD. Also

20.A. keenB. afraidC. curiousD. thoughtful