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课时分层作业(十四)
Ⅰ.单句语法填空
1.They had no choice but (agree) to what he suggested.
2. is often the case,beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
3.Please don't hesitate (call) the police if the man attacks you again.
4.Aside from these arrangements,extra ambulances will be duty until midnight.
5.We don't permit launching a campaign without the government's
(permit).
6.In that case the judges in court ought to permit you (take) out a loan from the bank.
7.He likes doing business so that he runs his own company while (study) in college.
8.My warm-hearted monitor is willing (give)me a hand when I am caught in hardships.
9.This is an activity which is intended (deepen) our understanding of traditional culture.
10.At my university,there is no division between compulsory and (option) modules.
Ⅱ.阅读理解
Five weeks ago I had a total hip replacement surgery (髋关节置换手术).In Canada,we have great health care systems.That means we get our new hips for free.
My hip had been hurting me for years before I went to the doctor.Of course,it was free.She referred me to a surgeon,but the earliest appointment was in 10 months.That is what being free gets you.Ten months later,after some free X-rays,the surgeon told me I needed a surgery,which was about an 18-month wait,for some senior citizens had been on the operation list.Another 18 months! I dragged myself out of the surgeon's office.
Walking through the hospital,I thought about the situation.As the breadwinner of a large family,I couldn't wait that long,so I had to get to the front line.I was fully aware of what a Canadian should be like (Canadians are usually considered gentle and caring),but this time I really needed to fight for myself.At that very moment,in the shop window of the hospital,I saw a sign which read,“Volunteers Needed.” Suddenly,an idea occurred to me — I would get the job.Fortunately,they signed me up immediately because the average age of the