通读下面短文， 掌握其大意， 然后在各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出一个最佳选项。
I will always admire my father and his faith.
As I held my father's hands one night, I couldn't help but notice their calluses(老茧) and roughness. His hands tell the story of his life as a 1 , including all his struggles.
One summer, a drought(干旱) hit Ontario, turning it into a burning desert. On one of those hot 2 I was picking sweet córn with my dad to fill the last order from the grocery store(杂货店). Fifty dozen was all we needed, which 3 took twenty minutes. That morning, however, the work didn't go 4 . After forty minutes of aimlessly walking in the field, we still needed twenty dozen. I was completely impatient and angry. 5 the basket heavily, I said,"If the store wants its last twenty dozen, they can pick it themselves! " Dad laughed. "Just think, my little girl, only 6 dozen left for each of us and then we' re done. " Such is Dad— whatever problem he 7 , he never gives up.
8 , the bad effects of the drought were felt all over our county. It was a challenging time for everyone, but Dad remained optimistic(乐观的) . He 9 to be thankful for other things like good health and food on our plate. Only then did I truly 10 to admire Dad and his confidence that guided us through the hard times.
Dad is also a living example of real 11 . From morning to evening, he works countless hours to 12 our family. He always puts our happiness 13 his own, and never fails to
cheer me on at my sports games no matter how tired he is after long days. His love and selfless nature have encouraged me to put 14 first.
Dad, the life 15 I have learned from you will stay with me forever. You are my father, teacher, friend and, most importantly, my hero.
