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Freda Bright says, "Only in opera(戏剧)do people die of love." It's true.You really can't love somebody to death.I've known people to die from no love, but I've never known anyone to be loved to death.We just can't love one another enough.
A heart-warming story tells of a woman who finally decided to ask her boss for a raise in payment.All day she felt nervous and uneasy.Late in the afternoon she collected the courage to approach her employer.To her joy, the boss agreed to a raise.The woman arrived home that evening to a beautiful table set with their best dishes.Candles were softly glowing.Her husband had come home early and prepared a festive meal.She wondered if someone from the office had told him the news, or…did he just somehow know that she would not get turned down?
She found him in the kitchen and told him the good news.They held each other in arms and kissed, then sat down to the wonderful meal.Next to her plate the woman found a beautifully lettered note.It read, "Congratulations, darling! I knew you'd get the raise! These things will tell you how much I love you."
Following the supper, her husband went into the kitchen to clean up.She noticed that a second card had fallen from his pocket.Picking it off the floor, she read, "Don't worry about not getting the raise! You are good enough for it anyway! These things will tell you how much I love you."
Someone has said that the measure(尺度)of love is when you love without measure.What this man feels for his wife is total acceptance and love, whether she succeeds or fails.His love celebrates her victories and cares for her wounds.He stands with her, no matter what life throws in their direction.
Upon receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, Mother Teresa said, "What can you do to promote world peace? Go home and love your family." And love your friends.Love them without measure.
1.Can we love one another enough?
2.Did the woman get raised or not?
3.How many cards did the husband make for his wife?
4.What did the husband feel for his wife?
5.What’s the passage mainly about?
解析:
1.No, we can’t./No. 2.She got raised. 3.Two./2. 4.Total acceptance and love. 5.What true love is and the measure of love. |
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People in the United States have a national vacation on Monday in most months. So people may have a vacation on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. During the vacation, people can rest, go to interesting places or do some other things with their families. There are three great days in the United States. They are New Year’s Day, Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day. During the days, most businesses close. People can stay at home and have fun with their families.
People in the United States usually have more than 2 weeks of paid vacation(带薪休假) anytime in a year. This usually depends on how long people have been working or what their jobs are. Usually the more time they spend working, the more time they may get for vacation.
Vacation | When | What to do |
A national vacation | Saturday, Sunday and (66) ____________ | People can (67) ____________, go sightseeing or do some other things. |
Three great days | New Year’s Day, Christmas Day and (68) ____________ | People can stay at home and (69)____________ with their families. |
Paid vacation | More than (70) ____________ days anytimein a year | People can have a long journey. |