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  • 1. (2023八下·鄞州期中) 阅读下面的短文,按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求,在空格处填入一个适当的单词或使用括号中单词的正确形式填空。

    There was an old man. He lived in a beautiful house in the country. As he got (old), he had to sell his house and move to the old people's home. That's because he had trouble (take) care of himself.

    Many people wanted to buy the beautiful house. The price of the house (rise) day by day. the old man didn't sell it to any one of them. He grew flowers in the garden and drank tea on the balcony as (usually).

    One day, while the old man (drink) tea in the sun, a simply dressed young man came over. "Sir, I really love your house. It's my dream home. I want to buy it, but I have only a little money. Would you please sell it to me?"

    "But someone else wants to pay money," answered the old man.

    "I know, sir. But if you sell it to me, you can still live in the house. you like, you can read newspapers and drink tea with me. I will look you and make you happy."

    At this time, the old man smiled and said, "OK, young man, now you can have it."

    Sometimes, success just needs a loving touch.

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