Roger lived in Kentucky.He grew up in a poor family of seven children.He always dreamt of having a Chevy car, (1)butbut he didn't have enough money to buy it.One day,his 8-year-old son,Mike,promised him that he would buy (2)himhim the car on his 57th birthday.Many years past,Roger forgot Mike's promise.
Then the day came.On Roger's 57th birthday,he was trying to fix(固定)something.Mike asked him to look in the garage(车库).When he looked up,he saw his dream car was jye.aire.The old man was both surprised (3)andand touched.
Mike said "happy birthday"(4)toto him,and he gave Mike a big hug(拥抱).Mike then gave his father the (5)keykey and his dad got into his new car after touching it and giving it a kiss.He didn't remember Mike's promise and never thought he would have this car.
Mike worked very (6)hardhard to get enough money.And in the end,he was able to buy the car.He chose the car two days ago and put it in the garage.Then he waited to give his father the(7)carcar.
Children can make great promises and make them become real.Mike (8)mademade his promise and Roger's dream came true.So,what's your promise and how are you going to keep it?
【答案】but;him;and;to;key;hard;car;made
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