16.Outside our hotel in Ho Chi Minh City,Vietnam,a seemingly ancient woman waited beside the door with her hand outstretched(伸出的).Every day I put my hand in hers as our eyes (36)A.She never (37)Dto return my smile,my grasp,and my greeting.
On the last day of our (38)B,I found myself (39)B on a busy corner across the street from our hotel.Bicycles and motorbikes rushed in front of me.We had been advised to walk(40)C through the heavy traffic without looking right or left.Let them (41)A us.But tonight I was by myself and felt (42)B to face the stream of vehicles.(43)C I hesitated on the sidewalk,I felt a hand on my elbow and looked down to see the smile of my small beggar friend looking up at me.She nodded her head toward the street,(44)D that she would take me across.Together,we moved slowly into the chaos.
Then we moved on (45)D the sidewalk,where she pulled my face down to hers,kissed me on both cheeks,and then walked away,still smiling and waving back to me.I had not given her a single coin.We had (46)B something vastly more important-a warming of hearts in friendship.
Traveling in poorer nations,I have (47)D a variety of ways to deal with beggars.The most (48)D response of tourists faced with those extremely poor people is to (49)A them and focus their eyes elsewhere.I have seen people push away an outstretched hand in (50)C.A few may hurriedly drop a few coins,and then make a quick getaway in hopes that another 20ragged beggars won't immediately appear on the (51)D.
For many reasons,giving money is not the best (52)Bto an outstretched hand.The greatest gift is time and respect.To look beggars in the eye and smile,thus acknowledging their existence,is a small thing.Putting your hand into another's outstretched hand and grasping it (53)Afor a moment is also a small thing.But these are important.Everyone needs (54)A,to be seen as worthy of being (55)D,to feel appreciated and loved.And I believe that everyone is worthy and worth knowing.
On the last day of our (38)B,I found myself (39)B on a busy corner across the street from our hotel.Bicycles and motorbikes rushed in front of me.We had been advised to walk(40)C through the heavy traffic without looking right or left.Let them (41)A us.But tonight I was by myself and felt (42)B to face the stream of vehicles.(43)C I hesitated on the sidewalk,I felt a hand on my elbow and looked down to see the smile of my small beggar friend looking up at me.She nodded her head toward the street,(44)D that she would take me across.Together,we moved slowly into the chaos.
Then we moved on (45)D the sidewalk,where she pulled my face down to hers,kissed me on both cheeks,and then walked away,still smiling and waving back to me.I had not given her a single coin.We had (46)B something vastly more important-a warming of hearts in friendship.
Traveling in poorer nations,I have (47)D a variety of ways to deal with beggars.The most (48)D response of tourists faced with those extremely poor people is to (49)A them and focus their eyes elsewhere.I have seen people push away an outstretched hand in (50)C.A few may hurriedly drop a few coins,and then make a quick getaway in hopes that another 20ragged beggars won't immediately appear on the (51)D.
For many reasons,giving money is not the best (52)Bto an outstretched hand.The greatest gift is time and respect.To look beggars in the eye and smile,thus acknowledging their existence,is a small thing.Putting your hand into another's outstretched hand and grasping it (53)Afor a moment is also a small thing.But these are important.Everyone needs (54)A,to be seen as worthy of being (55)D,to feel appreciated and loved.And I believe that everyone is worthy and worth knowing.
36.A.met | B.opened | C.turned | D.dropped |
37.A.attempted | B.wanted | C.managed | D.failed |
38.A.work | B.visit | C.camp | D.festival |
39.A.free | B.alone | C.lost | D.exposed |
40.A.away | B.off | C.straight | D.about |
41.A.avoid | B.stop | C.lead | D.direct |
42.A.unwilling | B.inadequate | C.inappropriate | D.unfit |
43.A.Since | B.Although | C.As | D.Before |
44.A.hoping | B.considering | C.concluding | D.indicating |
45.A.across | B.off | C.along | D.towards |
46.A.earned | B.shared | C.expected | D.undertaken |
47.A.changed | B.followed | C.possessed | D.witnessed |
48.A.initial | B.automatic | C.aggressive | D.common |
49.A.ignore | B.oppose | C.tolerate | D.scold |
50.A.anxiety | B.desperation | C.annoyance | D.sadness |
51.A.street | B.corner | C.way | D.scene |
52.A.result | B.response | C.reward | D.reply |
53.A.firmly | B.casually | C.cautiously | D.eagerly |
54.A.recognition | B.encouragement | C.motivation | D.commitment |
55.A.liked | B.trusted | C.accepted | D.known. |
15.Embroidering(刺绣)
When I was a little boy living in New York,my mother used to embroider a great deal.I would sit at her knee and look up from the (36)A and ask what she was doing.She(37)D me that she was embroidering.I told her that it looked like a mess from where I was.As from the underside I watched her work within the (38)Bof the little round hoop(铁环) that she held in her hand,I complained to her that it sure looked(39)Afrom where I sat.
She would smile at me,look down and(40)Csay,"My son,you go about your (41)Bfor a while,and when I am finished with my embroidering,I will put you on my (42)Cand let you see it from my side."
I would wonder why she was using some dark threads along with the (43)Cones and why they seemed so jumbled(混乱的)from my(44)D.A few minutes would pass and then I would hear Mother's voice say,"Son,come and sit on my knee."This I did only to be surprised and (45)Bto see a beautiful flower or a sunset.I could not (46)A it,because from underneath it looked so messy.
Then mother would (47)Cto me,"My son,from underneath it did look messy and jumbled,but you did not realize that there was a (48)Aplan on the top.It was a (49)D.I was only following it.Now look at it from my side (50)Byou will see what I was doing."
Many (51)Athrough the years,I have(52)Dup to my Heavenly Father and said,"Father,what are You doing"?He (53)B,"I am embroidering your (54)C."I say,"But it looks like a mess to me.It seems so jumbled.The threads seem so dark.Why can't they all be bright?"The Father seems to tell me,"'My child,you go about your business of doing My business,and one day I will bring you to (55)D and put you on my knee and you will see the plan from My side."
When I was a little boy living in New York,my mother used to embroider a great deal.I would sit at her knee and look up from the (36)A and ask what she was doing.She(37)D me that she was embroidering.I told her that it looked like a mess from where I was.As from the underside I watched her work within the (38)Bof the little round hoop(铁环) that she held in her hand,I complained to her that it sure looked(39)Afrom where I sat.
She would smile at me,look down and(40)Csay,"My son,you go about your (41)Bfor a while,and when I am finished with my embroidering,I will put you on my (42)Cand let you see it from my side."
I would wonder why she was using some dark threads along with the (43)Cones and why they seemed so jumbled(混乱的)from my(44)D.A few minutes would pass and then I would hear Mother's voice say,"Son,come and sit on my knee."This I did only to be surprised and (45)Bto see a beautiful flower or a sunset.I could not (46)A it,because from underneath it looked so messy.
Then mother would (47)Cto me,"My son,from underneath it did look messy and jumbled,but you did not realize that there was a (48)Aplan on the top.It was a (49)D.I was only following it.Now look at it from my side (50)Byou will see what I was doing."
Many (51)Athrough the years,I have(52)Dup to my Heavenly Father and said,"Father,what are You doing"?He (53)B,"I am embroidering your (54)C."I say,"But it looks like a mess to me.It seems so jumbled.The threads seem so dark.Why can't they all be bright?"The Father seems to tell me,"'My child,you go about your business of doing My business,and one day I will bring you to (55)D and put you on my knee and you will see the plan from My side."
36.A.floor | B.corner | C.ceiling | D.step |
37.A.demanded | B.blamed | C.persuaded | D.informed |
38.A.decorate | B.boundaries | C.picture | D.surface |
39.A.messy | B.dirty | C.shabby | D.tight |
40.A.smartly | B.cautiously | C.gently | D.precisely |
41.A.complaining | B.playing | C.embroidering | D.imagining |
42.A.back | B.chair | C.knee | D.table |
43.A.white | B.black | C.bright | D.shining |
44.A.eyes | B.opinion | C.heart | D.view |
45.A.hopeful | B.thrilled | C.expecting | D.enthusiastic |
46.A.believe | B.consider | C.see | D.touch |
47.A.talk | B.mention | C.say | D.whisper |
48.A.pre-drawn | B.previewed | C.preserved | D.produced |
49.A.direction | B.line | C.diagram | D.design |
50.A.or | B.and | C.until | D.unless |
51.A.times | B.days | C.seasons | D.chances |
52.A.climbed | B.jumped | C.shouted | D.looked |
53.A.required | B.answered | C.instructed | D.concluded |
54.A.decision | B.fortune | C.life | D.business |
55.A.home | B.mother | C.America | D.Heaven. |
10.The"Doorman"
On a trip to California,my family stopped for lunch.As we walked toward the entrance to the restaurant,a man,with a (36)C beard and dirty hair,jumped up from a bench and opened the door for us.Regardless of his (37)B,he greeted us in a friendly way.
Once inside,my daughters whispered,"Mom,he (38)D"After we ordered our lunch,I explained,telling the kids to look (39)Athe dirt.We then watched other customers approach the restaurant but many (40)B him.Seeing this rudeness truly upset me.The day I became a mother,I had resolved to set a good(41)Dfor my children.Yet sometimes when things didn't go right,being a good example was (42)DWhen our meal arrived,I realized I had left the car-sick pills in the truck.With the windiest trip ahead,the kids needed them,so I(43)A myself from the meal and went to get them.
Just then,the"doorman"was opening the door for a couple.They rushed past him without even acknowledging his(44)B Letting them in first,I said a loud"thank you"to him as I (45)C.
When I returned,we talked a bit.He said he was not allowed inside (46)B he purchased food.I went back and told my family his (47)A.Then I asked our waitress to add one soup and sandwich.The kids looked (48)C as we had already eaten,but when I said the order was for the"doorman",they smiled.When it was time to (49)Dour trip,I noticed the"doorman"enjoying his meal.Upon seeing me,he stood up and thanked me heartily.He then (50)A his hand for a handshake and I gratefully accepted.I suddenly noticed the tears in his eyes-tears of (51)D.What happened next drew great astonishment:I gave the"doorman"a(52)A I He pulled away,with tears (53)Bdown his face.
Back in truck,I fell into deep thought.While we can't choose many things in life,we can choose when to show gratitude.I said thanks to a man who had 54)Cheld open a door for me,and also said thanks for that (55)C to teach my children by example.
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On a trip to California,my family stopped for lunch.As we walked toward the entrance to the restaurant,a man,with a (36)C beard and dirty hair,jumped up from a bench and opened the door for us.Regardless of his (37)B,he greeted us in a friendly way.
Once inside,my daughters whispered,"Mom,he (38)D"After we ordered our lunch,I explained,telling the kids to look (39)Athe dirt.We then watched other customers approach the restaurant but many (40)B him.Seeing this rudeness truly upset me.The day I became a mother,I had resolved to set a good(41)Dfor my children.Yet sometimes when things didn't go right,being a good example was (42)DWhen our meal arrived,I realized I had left the car-sick pills in the truck.With the windiest trip ahead,the kids needed them,so I(43)A myself from the meal and went to get them.
Just then,the"doorman"was opening the door for a couple.They rushed past him without even acknowledging his(44)B Letting them in first,I said a loud"thank you"to him as I (45)C.
When I returned,we talked a bit.He said he was not allowed inside (46)B he purchased food.I went back and told my family his (47)A.Then I asked our waitress to add one soup and sandwich.The kids looked (48)C as we had already eaten,but when I said the order was for the"doorman",they smiled.When it was time to (49)Dour trip,I noticed the"doorman"enjoying his meal.Upon seeing me,he stood up and thanked me heartily.He then (50)A his hand for a handshake and I gratefully accepted.I suddenly noticed the tears in his eyes-tears of (51)D.What happened next drew great astonishment:I gave the"doorman"a(52)A I He pulled away,with tears (53)Bdown his face.
Back in truck,I fell into deep thought.While we can't choose many things in life,we can choose when to show gratitude.I said thanks to a man who had 54)Cheld open a door for me,and also said thanks for that (55)C to teach my children by example.
36.A.heavy | B.long | C.messy | D.grey |
37.A.service | B.appearance | C.status | D.attitude |
38.A.smokes | B.smiles | C.sniffs | D.smells |
39.A.beyond | B.over | C.around | D.into |
40.A.hated | B.ignored | C.missed | D.refused |
41.A.target | B.rule | C.record | D.example |
42.A.stressful | B.accessible | C.awkward | D.tough |
43.A.excused | B.freed | C.prevented | D.withdrew |
44.A.company | B.presence | C.effort | D.attempt |
45.A.quitted | B.marched | C.exited | D.approached |
46.A.before | B.unless | C.though | D.since |
47.A.story | B.deed | C.experience | D.demand |
48.A.concerned | B.shocked | C.puzzled | D.bored |
49.A.make | B.start | C.take | D.continue |
50.A.extended | B.washed | C.raised | D.waved |
51.A.approval | B.affection | C.sympathy | D.gratitude |
52.A.hug | B.nod | C.lift | D.clap |
53.A.slipping | B.streaming | C.rushing | D.breaking |
54.A.firmly | B.constantly | C.simply | D.politely |
55.A.journey | B.wisdom | C.opportunity | D.coincidence. |