In Taiwan, farmers usually _19___ deep feelings for their oxen. They don’t eat beef in their lifetime, and they will even ask their family to do the same. Mr. Chen, a 72-year-old farmer, _20___ his ox for about 20 years. They used to work together to grow rice and vegetables on the farm. The ox worked very hard to help Mr. Chen __21___ money to take care of his kids. Now Mr. Chen's sons and daughters have their own family, and only the ox stays with him.
    However, the ox is so old that it needs special care for its rest of life. Instead of selling it to the market, Mr. Chen finds a zoo for his old ox. When the day for the leave came, Mr. Chen dressed up the old ox and __22___ a band to play music for it. The ox didn’t want to move at all until Mr. Chen spoke quietly to it. Then Mr. Chen walked the ox out of his house and couldn’t stop crying all the way. __23__ it’s hard to say goodbye, Mr. Chen thought it was the best way to love his ox.
【題組】19.
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(B) have
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(D) are having