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When we hear about “the homeless”, most of us think of the developing world. But the fact is that we can see homeless people1. . For example, how many of us would expect 2. people living on the streets of a developed country like Germany?

Kurt Muller and his wife (妻子) Rita had spent years making meals for the homeless of Berlin, Germany. They often stayed at home, made sandwiches, set a table in the street and gave food to the homeless. “I got such a strong3. when I saw thankful and happy smiles (微笑) on their faces.” said Kurt.

The Mullers soon found that food and clothing weren’t enough. “What these people also need is warmth and caring.” said Rita. The Mullers 4. to give their phone number to the street people and told them to phone anytime. Rita made sure there was somebody at home to answer the phone and their home was always 5. to the homeless.

They were soon running out of all their time and money, so Kurt had to visit food and clothing factories to ask for help. Many factories were moved (感动) by their 6. and spirit, they gave them enough food and clothing.

Kurt and Rita get nothing for their hard work. “We feel like parents,” says Rita, “and parents shouldn’t expect money for 7. their children. The love we get on the streets is the best thing for 8. .” Though Rita and Kurt meet many 9. and often get tired, they say they will go on with the work because they like the 10. of having made a difference in the world.

Sometimes I really doubt whether there is love between my parents. Every day they are verybusy trying to make money for my schooling. One day, my mother was sewing a quilt (缝被子). I silently sat beside her.

" Mum, is there ___________ between you and dad?" I asked in a very low voice.

With surprise in her eyes, she_________her work for a while. Then she said, "Susan, look at this thread (线). It can hardly be seen, _________it's really there. It makes the quilt strong. If life is a quilt, love should be a thread. Love is inside. "

I couldn't understand her_________the next spring. At that time, my father suddenly got sick seriously. My mother had to stay with him in the hospital for a month.

After they were back, my mother helped my father walk_______on the country road every day. They were so kind to each other and it seemed they were the happiest couple.

After two months my father_________couldn't walk by himself.

" Dad, how are you feeling now?" I asked him one day.

"Susan, don't___________me, " he said, “I just like walking with your mum. I like this kind of life. "_________his eyes, I knew he loves my mother deeply.

Now I understand that love is just a thread in the quilt of our _______. Love is inside,making life__________ and warm.

1.A. difference B. love C. distance D. duty

2.A. continued B. finished C. stopped D. changed

3.A. and B. so C. or D. but

4.A. until B. in C. by D. after

5.A. slowly B. quickly C. successfully D. quietly .

6.A. just B. even C. yet D. still

7.A. talk about B. worry about C. think about D. care about

8.A. Reading B. Seeing C. Touching D. Raising

9.A. body B. life C. work D. family

10.A. cold B. colorful C. strong D. weak

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