Each day I took the same route to work and passed by a security guard (保安).1 greeted everyone walking by and made small talk with many of the passers-by and wishing them well. His simple “hello” made people feel 2. His cheerful smile became a part of my day. When he was absent, many people noticed it, and I felt a little bit empty.
The first few times, I didn’t say hello back to him when he greeted me. I was 3 in my own world. On Monday the security guard asked me:“How was your weekend?” I told him about my visit to California, to see my mother, who had colon cancer. I 4how I visited her each month. “The time with my mother is so precious(珍贵的), 5 I know that each time may be the last.”
He listened like a close friend I’d known for years. He felt my 6and my love. He shared how he had lost his father to cancer two years before. He said, “I understand what you are going through. My father passed away while I was serving in Germany. Because of some reasons I was unable to fly back in time. I was unable to say goodbye to him. I wish I could have been with him, given him a hug, and told him I loved him. You are really lucky to have the gift of 7.”
As I walked away, I realized I did not even know his name. The following day, on my way to work, I said: “After we spent all that time 8yesterday, I still don’t know your name.” He answered, “Gary.” I responded back, “I’m Deborah.”
After that, we talked and shared stories about our weekends, dreams and families.
Later, Gary got 9 a new job and moved away. It’s been several years since I last spoke to him, yet the memory feels like yesterday. Gary reached out to me, 10 me and made my morning the best part of the day. I experienced the beauty of friendship and love.
In the business of life, we often forget to wish a stranger hello although how easy it is, and how great and lasting a 11 it can make. When you say hello to a stranger you become like a pebble(鹅卵石) thrown into a pond. With each ripple (波纹)you create, you spread love that continues to 12. Make a point of saying hello to a stranger today. You will give the gift that keeps on giving.

  1. 1.
    1. A.
      She
    2. B.
      They
    3. C.
      He
    4. D.
      I
  2. 2.
    1. A.
      nervous
    2. B.
      funny
    3. C.
      special
    4. D.
      surprised
  3. 3.
    1. A.
      lost
    2. B.
      left
    3. C.
      missed
    4. D.
      dropped
  4. 4.
    1. A.
      wondered
    2. B.
      shared
    3. C.
      realized
    4. D.
      found
  5. 5.
    1. A.
      because
    2. B.
      so
    3. C.
      and
    4. D.
      but
  6. 6.
    1. A.
      weakness
    2. B.
      illness
    3. C.
      sorriness
    4. D.
      sadness
  7. 7.
    1. A.
      god
    2. B.
      time
    3. C.
      nature
    4. D.
      friendship
  8. 8.
    1. A.
      thinking
    2. B.
      calling
    3. C.
      crying
    4. D.
      talking
  9. 9.
    1. A.
      offered
    2. B.
      afforded
    3. C.
      invited
    4. D.
      chosen
  10. 10.
    1. A.
      moved
    2. B.
      touched
    3. C.
      told
    4. D.
      helped
  11. 11.
    1. A.
      progress
    2. B.
      sense
    3. C.
      trouble
    4. D.
      difference
  12. 12.
    1. A.
      receive
    2. B.
      send
    3. C.
      give
    4. D.
      create

Roger Scott worked as a salesman in a department store. Like a lot of other young people, he didn’t like his1   very much. One day he was2  in the canteen (食堂)of the store with his girlfriend, Annie Davis. She worked there, too. “I’m going to find another job as soon as I3 “. He said, “The pay isn’t very good and the work isn’t interesting, either. The worst thing with it is that I have to take orders from people like Mr. Smith! Mr. Smith was the manager of the store. Everybody was4 afraid of him. He often walked around the store and always got very angry if he saw somebody who was not working. Sometimes there was really no work to do5  people still tried to look busy.
While Roger was talking, Annie looked up and saw Mr. Smith6into the canteen. Roger was sitting near the door and Mr. Smith was just behind him. He could hear what Roger was telling. Annie didn’t know what to do. “I7 Mr. Smith is even a very good manager.” Roger continued loudly. “8 a man is a good manager, the people would 9 to work for him. I’m sure everyone here hates it! At least I am.” Annie saw Mr. Smith come closer. There was a very angry10n his face.

  1. 1.
    1. A.
      friends
    2. B.
      girlfriend
    3. C.
      pay
    4. D.
      job
  2. 2.
    1. A.
      sit
    2. B.
      ran
    3. C.
      sitting
    4. D.
      running
  3. 3.
    1. A.
      may
    2. B.
      can
    3. C.
      need
    4. D.
      must
  4. 4.
    1. A.
      a few
    2. B.
      a little
    3. C.
      some
    4. D.
      lots of
  5. 5.
    1. A.
      and
    2. B.
      or
    3. C.
      but
    4. D.
      as
  6. 6.
    1. A.
      coming
    2. B.
      came
    3. C.
      to come
    4. D.
      would come
  7. 7.
    1. A.
      don’t think
    2. B.
      know
    3. C.
      don’t understand
    4. D.
      think
  8. 8.
    1. A.
      Although
    2. B.
      Because
    3. C.
      Even if
    4. D.
      If
  9. 9.
    1. A.
      loved
    2. B.
      be like
    3. C.
      like
    4. D.
      better
  10. 10.
    1. A.
      feeling
    2. B.
      thinking
    3. C.
      seeing
    4. D.
      look
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