The passengers on the bus watched with sympathyas Susan made her way carefully up the steps. She paid the driver and then,using her hands to   31   the seats, settled in one of them.

It had been a year since Susan became blind. Asthe result of an accident she was suddenly thrown into a world of   32   . Susan’s husband Markwatched her  33   into hopelessness and he was    34    to use every possible means to help his wife.

Finally, Susan felt ready to   35   to her job, but how would she get there? Sheused to take the bus, but she was now too    36   to get around the city by herself. Mark   37   to ride the bus with Susan each morning andevening    38    she could manage it by herself.

For two weeks, Mark   39    Susan to and from work each day. He taughther how to rely on her other   40    , specifically her hearing, to determine whereshe was and how to adapt to her new    41    .

At last, Susan decided that she was ready to trythe trip   42   . Monday morning arrived. Before she left, shehugged her husband   43   ,her eyes filled with tears of gratitude（感激）. Shesaid good-bye and, for the first time, they went their    44    ways. Each day went perfectly, and a wildexcitement    45    Susan. She was doing it!

On Friday morning, Susan took the bus to work   46   . As she was getting off the bus, the driversaid, “Miss, I sure   47   you.” Curious, Susan asked the driver   48    .

“You know, every morning for the   49  week, a fine-looking gentleman in a militaryuniform has been standing across the corner watching you until you enter youroffice building safely, ” the bus driver said.

   Tears of happiness poured down Susan’scheeks. She was so lucky for he had given her a gift more powerful than  50  , that is the gift of lovethat can bring light where there is darkness. 

31. A. touch             B. grab             C. count               D. feel

32. A. weakness       B. sickness        C. darkness           D. sadness

33. A. run                B. sink               C. jump                 D. step

34. A. inspired         B. determined    C. honored           D. pleased

35. A. return           B. adjust             C. contribute        D. stick

36. A. tired              B. astonished      C. depressed        D. frightened

37. A. volunteered   B. attempted     C. continued         D. struggled

38. A. when             B. as                   C. until                  D. after

39. A. drove            B. directed          C. accompanied     D. sent

40. A. feeling           B. organs            C. skills                  D. senses

41. A. position         B. environment   C. status                D. role

42. A. on her own    B. in person        C. to her benefit     D. on foot

43. A. politely           B. calmly             C. briefly                D. tightly

44. A. opposite         B. separate          C. fixed                  D. lonely

45. A. took charge of                 B. took place of 

    C. took advantage of              D. took hold of

46. A. as usual          B. as a rule            C. as well               D. as a consequence

47. A. respect           B. envy                 C. know                 D. support

48. A. what               B. how                  C. why                   D. who

49. A. past                B. same                C. first                    D. next

50. A. courage          B. will                   C. sight                   D. wisdom