He met her at a party. She was outstanding; many guys were 36 her, but nobody paid any attention to him. After the party, he invited her for coffee. She was surprised. In order not to appear 37 , she went along. As they sat in a nice coffee shop, he was too 38 to say anything and she felt uncomfortable. Suddenly, he asked the waiter, 'Could you please give me some 39 ? I'd like to put it in my coffee.' They stared at him. He turned 40 , but when the salt came, he put it in his coffee and drank. 41 , she asked, 'Why salt with coffee?' He explained, 'When I was a little boy, I lived near the sea. I liked playing on the sea ... I could feel its taste salty, like salty coffee. Now 42 I drink it, I think of my childhood and my hometown. I 43 it and my parents, who are still there.' She was deeply touched. A man who can admit that he's homesick must love his home and 44 his family. He must be responsible. She talked too, about her faraway hometown, her childhood, her family. That was the start to their love story. They continued to 45 . She found that he met all her 46 . He was tolerant, kind, warm and careful. She would have missed the catch if not for the salty coffee! So they 47 and lived happily together. And every time she made 48 for him, she put in some salt, the way he liked it. After 40 years, he passed away and left her a letter which said: My dearest, please 49 my life-long lie. Remember the first time we dated? I was so nervous I asked for salt instead of 50 . It was hard for me to ask for a 51 , so I just went ahead. Many times, I tried to tell you the truth, but I was afraid that it would 52 everything. Sweetheart, I don't exactly like salty coffee. But as it 53 so much to you, I've learnt to enjoy it. Having you 54 me was my greatest happiness. If I could live a second time, I hope we can be together again, 55 it means that I have to drink salty coffee for the rest of my life. 小题1: A．after B．before C．beyond D．behind 小题2: A．polite B．rude C．nice D．clever 小题3: A．good B．terrible C．pleased D．nervous 小题4: A．sugar B．salt C．fruit D．coffee 小题5: A．yellow B．black C．blue D．red 小题6: A．Curious B．Happy C．Nervous D．Frightened 小题7: A．some time B．every time C．no time D．any time 小题8: A．get B．know C．miss D．ask 小题9: A．care about B．care to C．take care D．do care 小题10: A．think B．live C．drink D．date 小题11: A．needs B．ways C．requirements D．conditions 小题12: A．married B．dated C．worked D．laughed 小题13: A．meal B．coffee C．tea D．soup 小题14: A．tell B．take C．excuse D．forgive 小题15: A．tea B．sweet C．sugar D．juice 小题16: A．word B．change C．leave D．talk 小题17: A．ruin B．get C．hurt D．injure 小题18: A．cared B．surprised C．satisfied D．mattered 小题19: A．of B．with C．to D．besides 小题20: A．as if B．because C．even if D．no matter