题目内容
When Teresa,a widow with four young children,saw a notice from her church for all members to gather to deliver presents and food to a 36 family,she took $10 out of her savings jar and bought some ingredients to make three dozen 37 .She got to the church parking lot just in time to join the convoy(护送队)going to the home that was to 38 the people’s help.
The route was 39 ,and she was astonished when the cars pulled up in front of her house.When the pastor saw her,he said,“ We 40 expected you to join us , Teresa.We know it’s been a great 41 since your husband died,and we all wanted to 42 you.”
Although she was 43 being the object of charity,Teresa didn’t want to 44 anyone so she 45 said,“ Well,at least I can share these cookies with our 46 .”
This parable teaches us that no one is too 47 to help others and that true charity is rooted in love and compassion. 48 of spirit is worse than economic distress.Teresa’s story 49 us that very few of us give as much as we could and should.
My friend Larry Rosen,president of the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles 50 me to the concept of “ sacrificial giving”— 51 in a large quantity up to a
point where one must 52 something that is desired.
You can start out easy.Take whatever 53 you are thinking of giving to charity,then 54 it.If that’s too much, increase it by 50 percent instead.The 55 is to stretch yourself.It will mean a lot to those you help,but it will mean as much to your heart.
36.A.wealthy B.big C.needy D.noble
37.A.cookies B.cakes C .buns D.rolls
38.A.offer B.receive C.expect D.refuse
39.A.pleasant B.lengthy C.rough D.familiar
40.A.just B.never C.even D.seldom
41.A.failure B.comfort C.struggle D.success
42.A.satisfy B.invite C.support D.remember
43.A.unnatural B.uncomfortable C.unhappy D.unfortunate
44.A.trouble B.embarrass C.bother D.annoy
45.A.humbly B.openly C.cheerfully D.clearly
46.A.children B.friends C.relatives D.neighbors
47.A.weak B.generous C.poor D.patient
48.A.Power B.Poverty C.Importance D.Source
49.A.ensures B.informs C.reminds D.proves
50.A.introduced B.presented C.led D.directed
51.A.taking B.giving C.going D.asking
52.A.reject B.win C.obtain D.quit
53.A.weight B.size C.load D.amount
54.A.calculate B.double C.record D.analyze
55.A.idea B.way C.advice D.guidance
36-40 CABDB 41-45 CCBBC 46-50 BCBCC 51-55 BDDBA