25 what we discovered later were all the gifts that came out of 26 difficulties. We came to learn that something 27 could happen in a disaster . All over the world people 28 Chris so much that letters and postcards poured in every day. By the end of the third week in a 29 center in Virginia, about 35,000 pieces of 30 had been received and sorted.

As 31 , we opened letter after letter. They gave us 32 and became a source of strength for us. We used them to 33 ourselves. I would go to the pile of letters marked with "Funny" if we needed a 34 , or to the "Disabled" box to find advice from people in wheelchairs or 35 in bed living happily and 36 .

These letters, we realized, had to be shared. And so 37 we offer one of them to you.

Dear Chris,

My husband and I were so sorry to hear of your 38 accident last week. No doubt your family and your friends are giving you the strength to face this 39 challenge. People everywhere are also giving you best wishes every day and we are among those who are keeping you 40 .

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Yours Sincerely,

Nancy Reagan

21.A. since B. before C. when D. while

22. A. walked B. climbed C. pulled D. jumped

23. A. able B. unable C. suitable D. unsuitable

24. A. disability B. possession C. convenience D. experience

25. A. So B. For C. Or D. Yet

26. A. sharing B. separating C. fearing D. exploiting

27. A. terrible B. similar C. wonderful D. practical

28. A. wrote for B. cared for C. hoped for D. sent for

29. A. medical B. postal C. experimental D. mental

30.A. news B. paper C. equipment D. mail

31. A. patients B. a family C. nurses D. a group

32. A. effect B. effort C. comfort D. explanation