|
语言朋友(44)(老茧) and roughness.His hands tell the story of his life as a__1__ng all his struggles. One summer，I remember, a drought (旱灾) hit Ontario, __2__ desert.On one of those hot mornings I was picking sweet corn with my dad to fill the last__3__ from the grocery store.Fifty dozen was all we needed, which__4__took twenty minutes.That morning，however, the process didn't__5__ quickly.After forty minutes of aimlessly walking in the field，we__6__needed twenty dozen.I was completely frustrated and__7__.Dropping the basket heavily, I declared，“If the store wants its last twenty dozen, they can pick it themselves! ” Dad__8__， “Just think, my little girl, only ten dozen left for each of us and then we've__9__” Such is Dad whatever problem he__10__， he never gives up. __11__， the disastrous effects of the drought were felt all over our country.It was a challenging time for everyone, but Dad remained __12__ .He__13__to be grateful for other things like good health and food on our plates.Only then did I truly begin to__14__Dad and his faith that guided us through the hard times. Dad is also a living example of real __15__.From dawn to dusk, he works countless hours to__16__ our family.He always puts our happiness __17__ his own, and never fails to cheer me on at my sports games __18__ his exhaustion after long days.His loving and selfless nature has inspired me to become more sympathetic and__19__， putting others first. | 
