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1、精选优质文档-倾情为你奉上1 / 3815 篇文章贯通英语四级词汇1 A Question of Rights 一项权力问题Unfortunately , a crime was about to be committed but at that moment Lesley was unaware of the impending event , which would affect her life so drastically for the next tow years .For the moment at least, her holiday at the cottage had be
2、en ideal. She had spent many idle hours relaxing on the deck , reading ,eating a sandwich when she was hungry and in the evening watching the sky turn from brilliant orange to peach and finally to pale purple , eventually the light becoming dim . It was about this time that the mist would begin to r
3、ise from the cool water hiding in the dense forest that hugged the shoreline. Late evening dew glistened on every bush and soon the loons call would resound across the water . She decided to take on last dip in the lake. As the cool night air touched her arms. She gave a little shiver and decided it
4、 was time to move inside.This was to be her last evening alone as Jeff, her former mate, would be returning Zac to her early in the morning. As the case in many marriages these days, problems had arisen between Lesley and Jeff, but they did not extend to Zac. He was a good kid, just entering kinderg
5、arten. The couple had come to a mutual agreement , as dictated by the legal custody agreement .It stated that each parent would share Zacs care every second weekend and this had been her weekend to be alone.Jeff was an architect, with a high-profile reputation, who worked in downtown Toronto, a part
6、ner in a private corporation which mostly did consultant work for the university. Lesleys company had been hired to advertise the new science complex in order to raise corporate money for the proposed building. She liked her work and she harbored a secret ambition to manage her division of the compa
7、ny some day.After a whirlwind courtship and a fairytale wedding the couple had settled down to an urban lifestyle. However, after three years and one child the dreamlike marriage came smashing down. One disadvantage of being young and ambitious was that both of them needed to devote untold hours to
8、their busy schedules. As a result of these late hours,Lesley became suspiciousof Jeffs after hours activities. She accused him of making her part of a love triangle. The whole miserable scene was to set the proceedingsfor an ugly divorce in motion.Daydreaming about those earlier days would not help
9、tonight. So with a shrug of her shoulders she tackled the advertising assignment she needed to complete. Tomorrow would be a busy day with Zac arriving home.The next day, as the morning wore on, Lesley became more and more agitated, and her mood became apprehensive, when Jeff did not appear. When no
10、on hour arrived and he still had not appeared, she started making some phone calls. None of their mutual专心-专注-专业2 / 38friends had either seen or talked with Jeff that day. Until today, Jeff had always been very punctual about returning the boy at the appointed time. Lesley felt a knot forming in her
11、 stomach as a crazy thought persisted at the back of her mind. She was absolutely sure something was wrong.Jeff sat with his head bowed. He was undecided what to do. The domestic arrangement with his former wife was proving to be awkward. He was frustrated at being able to see his son only on weeken
12、ds and felt he was always making concessions to accommodate Lesleys work schedule. Every meeting was turning into a competition for the boys affection. His one desire was to take Zac away for good. The enormous decision to undertake this plan appeared to be presenting itself. Today he would depart f
13、or a conference in California. This appeared to be a marvelous opportunity to take the boy and leave the country for good. He bet that he could pack sufficient baggage into his vehicle and then disappears across the border, gaining entry the U.S.A. He gave little thought to whatsoever of the fact th
14、is act could lead to his conviction if he was tracked down by the cops.Meanwhile, for Lesley the nightmare continued to unfold as the reality of the situation deepened. After 48 hours, the spokesman for the district police department assured her they would investigate Zacs disappearance. Her faith t
15、hat justice would be realized was faint. The shock of the past two days events made her realize that possibly her son would become one more statistic in the missing children file. The police completed a preliminary survey after asking hundreds of detailed questions. Hot lines proved fruitless.Meanwh
16、ile, over the next year there were countless visits and interviews at the police station and her home. The police appeared to be making no progress in tracking Zacs whereabouts. As the days passed, Lesleys frustration mounted and she felt a sense of alarm. Eventually, she decided to take the initiat
17、ive in continuing the search and she began to use well-established child find agencies. At times, boosted by hopes, she appeared to be on the right trail with a sense of disgust, but her hopes were dashed at the final moment. These obstacles hope. After Zacs picture was circulated nationwide, teleph
18、one calls followed from strangers reporting sightingsof a Zac look alike. Month by month her plan evolved into a campaign equal to a full-scale battle plan. She paid an exceedingly high fee for specialized help, such as the services of an attorney. Lesley became determined to target every major city
19、 where Jeff normally contracted business. As the months slopped by, Lesleys exhaustion became noticeable in her eyes. Her cheeks became hollow pits. Most days she felt as though she did not have an ounce of energy left because proof of Zacs existence seemed impossible to find.Another year passed and
20、 her hopes dimmed. Unexpectedly, late in August a promising lead brought her to Los Angeles.The interior of the bar was dark. Her quest to locate Jeff and Zac had taken two years.3 / 38She had paid private investigators in American currency to help her locate her ex-husband. In her handbag she carri
21、ed the necessary proof that would identify her to the authorities if she was successful in being able to bring Zac home again, to Canada. She had been impatient for this moment to arrive for so long and yet now she just wanted to secure her son with a minimum of fuss. Now, right on cue, a tall stran
22、ger slipped into the bar and sat down. One glimpse told her it was Jeff. He looked weary and older but definitely familiar. A chill ran up her spine. Close to success, she refused to concede defeat. It was the time to remedy the enormous sadness. This time she wanted a guarantee of success. She star
23、ed straight ahead with a vacant look, trying to grasp the important moment. Vivid scenes, from the pass two years search, flashed through her mind.The following day, happily for Lesley, the headline of the local paper read, “Father turns over child, Mother slams system.”Lesley and Zacs subsequent li
24、fe could now resume some form of normalcy, however, the stress and strain of the past two years would always remain as a part of this renewed relationship in the memory.2 One Chance一次机会The tiny antique silver pin lay in my hand. I stared hard at the solemn face looking back at me from the oval frame
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