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The August sun beat down without mercy, My father and i dragged our heavy backpacks through the dusty hills, My throat was dried, my legs weak, I was about to   1   when he pointed a dusty finger toward the horizon.“A   2   ,” he croaked.
A spark of hope lit inside me.l   3   a fruit tree, its branches heavy with something sweet.My mouth
4  at the thought of a crisp apple. My father more practical, guessed a pear tree, Fueled by this   5   , we pushed on, our tired legs finding new strength.
But as we got closer, my hope faded. The tree was a sturdy oak, but its branches held only 6   .Disappointment washed over me. “It's useless."I muttered,   7   against the trunk.
Just then, the sky darkened. A cool wind whipped up, and heavy raindrops began to fall. “Under here!" my father   8   . We rushed beneath the oak's wide canopy as the sky opened up. The tree acted as a perfect umbrella, its thick leaves    9   us completely.
As dusk fell, a chill filled the air.Seeing me shiver,my father   10   fallen branches from around the tree’s base. Soon, he had a small, crackling fire going. We huddled close,its   11   pushing back the cold.
Using a thick layer of dry oak leaves,we made a soft   12   for the night..Lying there, sheltered,1  13  the rain patter above, The tree had called   14   had given us shelter and a safe rest.Some  l5  are not the ones you seek, but the ones you find.
1.A. explain B. complain C.command D. measure
2.A. tree B.cave C.hut D. stream
3.A. discovered B. remembered C.designed D. imagined
4.A. opened B. ached C.tightened D. watered
5. A. goal B.vision C. order D. excuse
6.A. blossoms B. apples C. leaves D.pears
7.A. sinking B. beating C.crying D. kicking
8. A. sighed B. whispered C. argued D. called
9.A. refreshing B. protecting C.attracting D.squeezing
10.A. gathered B. burned C. bought D.arranged
11. A. light B. warmth C. smoke D. smell
12.A. chair B. tent C. bed D. pillow
13.A. thought of B.reflected on C. listened to D. worried about
14.A. priceless B. hopeless C.endless D. useless
15. A. gifts B. lessons C.chances D.memories

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