完形填空系列6 1.A man has returned three library books to a Melbourne library—21 years overdue(误期).The books were returned to Sam Merrifield Library with a (n)__ 21___note and a $50 bill. ___ 22___Margaret Young was pleased that the books had been returned. They were in excellent___23__ , except for the one that the borrower admitted had been damaged by a___24___. “They’re all spy books. We were just surprised and___25 ___that he has returned the books, ___26 ___after so many years,” Mrs. Young said. The books were__ 27__on June 18, 1985 and would have to be paid almost $5,800 in overdue __28__. But, because of the sweet letter and $50 note, Mrs. Young said all was__29__. She said, “We thank him for returning the books and hope his conscience(良心)is __ 30 _. I’d like to think he can come back into the library one day to borrow more material__31__he returns it.” To whom it may concern, About 20 years ago I__32 __to return the three books to your library. In fact I__33__them.During that time, one of the books was damaged by my dog. I have enclosed all three books and a sum of money that will go some way toward __34__the damaged book. My __35__were unforgivable; a thief is a thief. Please __ 36__my apology for stealing the books and for not having the courage to return them__37__. |