my father brought home a sailboat when i was ten, and dad was quite skilled in sailing, but not good at __1__.almost each sunday in summers we would go sailing. as for me, i __2__ both before twelve because of living close to
the last time dad and i set sail together is really __3__. it was a perfect weekend after i graduated from university.i came home and __4__ dad to go sailing.out we set soon on the calm lake.dad hadn’t sailed for years,but everything __5__ well with the tiller (舵柄)in his hands.
when we were in the middle of the lake,a __6__ wind came all of a sudden.the boat was hit __7__. dad was always at his best in any danger,but at this moment he __8__.
“john! help!” he shouted in a trembling voice,with the tiller still in his hands.
in my memory he could fix any __9__.he was the one i always __10__ for strength and security.before i could respond,a __11__ of water got into the boat.i rushed to the tiller but it was too late.another huge wall of water __12__ the boat in a minute.we were thrown into the water, and dad was struggling aimlessly.at that moment,i felt fiercely __13__ of him.
i swam to dad quickly and assisted him in climbing onto the hull(船体) of the boat.upon sitting on the hull,dad was a little awkward about his flash of __14__.“it’s all right,dad.we are safe now,”i comforted him.
that was the first time dad had counted on me in a moment of emergency.more importantly,i found it was my turn to start __15__ for my father.
( )1.a.boating b.running
c.swimming d.teaching
( )2.a.enjoyed b.desired
c.hated d.learned
( )3.a.unforgivable b.unforgettable
c.cheerful d.regretful
( )4.a.sent b.ordered
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