Question

缺词填空，根据短文内容和首字母提示，在下文空格处填入适当的词使短文完整。在标有题号的横线上，完整写出空缺处所填单词的正确形式。（每空一词）

He met her at a party. She was excellent. After the party, he invited her for coffee. She was surprised. So as not to appear rude, she went along.

As they sat in a nice coffee shop, he was t___1.______ nervous to say anything and she felt uncomfortable. Suddenly, he asked the waiter, "Could you please give me some salt? I'd like to put it in my coffee."

They looked at him for a long time. He turned red, but when the salt came, he put it in his coffee and drank. Curious, she asked, "Why put s___2.___ in the coffee?" He explained, "When I was a little boy, I lived near the sea. I liked playing on the seaside. I could feel its taste salty, like salty coffee. Now every time I drink it, I think of my childhood and my hometown. I miss it and my parents." She was d__3.___ touched. A man who can admit(承认) that he's homesick must love his home and care about his family. He must be responsible. That was the start of their l___4._____ story. They chose to date(约会). She found that he met all her requirements(要求). So they married and lived h___5.___ together. And every time she made coffee for him, she put in some salt, the w_6.____ he liked it.

After 40 years, he d___7.___and left her a letter which said: “My dearest, please forgive（原谅）my life-long lie. Remember the first time we dated? I was so nervous I asked for salt instead of sugar. It was hard for me to ask for a change, so I just went ahead. Many times, I tried to tell you the t___8.____, but I was afraid that it would ruin(毁灭) everything. Sweetheart, I don't exactly like salty coffee. But as it mattered so much to you, I've learnt to enjoy it. Having you with me was my greatest happiness. If I could live a s___9.___ time, I hope we can be together again, even if it means that I have to drink salty coffee for the r__10.___ of my life.

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