1. (2023高一下·海林月考)  阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 

My father was smart. When I asked if he'd like to join me on Virgin Airlines, I remember him 1 replying: "Why not? It's as close to heaven as I'll ever get!"

 While he could always make us2 , he was also considerate and full of wonderful advice for us3 we could do better.   

When I was a child, I4 myself to the change in Dad's loose drawer and bought chocolate from our local corner shop.

One day, while I was visiting the shop with my father, the shopkeeper5 my spending habits. "I hope he isn't stealing it," she said. Dad6 by looking her straight in the eyes and saying loudly, "Madam, how dare you7 my son of stealing?"

 After we left the shop, my father never spoke a word8 the incident. However, his deliberate9 for the rest of the day expressed everything. The way he10 the situation taught me a hugely effective lesson. I learned that the power of the11 words can be frighteningly influential.   

 By12 my honesty he made me feel more13 than if he had scolded me. I also learned the power of14 and a second chance. And these lessons have15 me well in both life and work.