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Recently I gave my adult students homework.It was to "go to someone you love and tell them you love them.It has to be someone you have 25 said those words to before or at least haven't 26 those words with for a long time."
Since most of the men were over 35 and were raised in the 27 of men that were taught 28 feelings is not "manly", this was very 29 homework for some.
In our next 30 , I asked if someone wanted to share his story with us.I fully 31 one of the women to volunteer, as was 32 the case, but on this evening one of the men raised his hand.As he 33 out of his chair (all 1.85 metres of him), he began by saying, "Dennis, I was quite 34 with you last week when you gave us this homework. 35 were you to tell me to do something that personal? But as I began driving home my heart started talking to me, telling me that I knew 36 who I needed to say 'I love you' to."
"My father and I had a severe 37 five years ago, and since then we had 38 seeing each other unless we had to at Christmas.But even then, we hardly 39 to each other.So last Tuesday I drove to my parents' house after work and said, "Dad, I just 40 to tell you that I love you. '"
"Dad reached out and 41 me and said, 'I love you too, son, but I've never been able to say it.' Two days after my visit, my dad had a heart attack and I don't know if he will 42 it.So, I'm here to tell all of you that my 43 in this is: Don't wait to do the things 44 it is too late.Take the time to do what you need to do and do it now!"
A.ever B.always C.never D.even
A.said B.shared C.talked D.discussed
A.year B.occasion C.period D.generation
A.explaining B.hurting C.devoting D.expressing
A.interesting B.threatening C.inspiring D.exciting
A.class B.term C.holiday D.week
A.asked B.disliked C.advised D.expected
A.usually B.probably C.not D.seldom
A.sat B.rose C.stood D.struggle
A.bored B.amused C.curious D.angry
A.How B.Why C.Who D.What
A.exactly B.fully C.directly D.simply
A.condition B.discussion C.disagreement D.experiment
A.hated B.avoided C.reduced D.continued
A.spoke B.smiled C.looked D.turned
A.dropped in B.ran across C.came over D.came across
A.touched B.tested C.inspired D.hugged
A.get B.make C.deserve D.overcome
A.sense B.point C.thought D.message
A.until B.when C.before D.as
It has been argued by some that gifted children should be grouped in special classes. The __ __ has been on the belief that in regular classes these children are held back in their intellectual (智力的) growth by learning situation that has designed for the children.
There can be little doubt that classes can help the gifted children to graduate earlier and take their place in life sooner. However, to take these out of the regular classes may create serious problems.
Many are concerned that gifted children become and lose interest in learning. However this concern is more often from parents and teachers than from students, and some of these simply conclude that special classes should be set up for those who are talented. Some top students do feel bored in class, but why they so goes far beyond the work they have in school. Studies have shown that to be bored is to be anxious. The gifted child who is bored is an child.
A.principle B.theory C.arguement D.classification
A.smart B.poor C.mature D.average
A.regular B.special C.small D.creative
A.children B.programs C.graduates D.designs
A.doubted B.bored C.worried D.tired
A.students B.adults C.scholars D.teachers
A.believe B.think C.say D.feel
A.outstanding B.intelligent C.anxious D.ordinary
What a busy day! The three boys were fed, bathed and changed into their nightclothes.Mary had them a story and finally they were asleep. “Babysitting (照看) the three boys aged eight, six and four is extremely ,” she thought. “Sleep, " she considered, "if only I could!" But she had difficult homework to complete. Leaning back, she her feet onto the sofa to get comfortable. Whoever said babysitting was a(n) way to make money obviously hadn't met the three boys, she thought.The television was on, the room was warm, and the lights were dim.Mary's felt heavier and heavier.I mustn't sleep, she thought—which was whatshe did, of course.
Strangely enough, she soon that she was a world-famous chef (主厨). She made a and wore diamonds and designer clothes. Most days she by the pool, meeting the rich and famous or reading—her favorite hobby. She took the leading role in her own TV show. Then she woke up, shocked and confused. was pouring from the kitchen. Rushing to investigate, she was met by three little faces and some very burnt bread.
A.given B.written C.told D.taught
A.successful B.helpful C.tiring D.surprisng
A.shook B.put C.bent D.kept
A.difficult B.boring C.important D.easy
A.eyes B.mind C.heart D.legs
A.nicely B.exactly C.curiously D.carelessly
A.realized B.reminded C.leant D.dreamt
A.decision B.fortune C.business D.plan
A.cleaned B.relaxed C.cooked D.slept
A.just B.ever C.even D.only
A.Smoke B.Light C.Water D.Fire
A.cheerful B.strange C.guilty D.confident
There was once a boy who was very rich and clever but nothing could make him feel happy. He had almost everything a boy could ever want, so he was only ____ in the rarest objects. One day his parents bought him a very strange _____ .When the boy went to see his reflection (映像) in it, he looked very ____. He tried smiling, ____ his reflection continued with its sad expression.
____ , the boy went off to buy sweets and lots of toys. He came home as happy as he could be, but he _____ looked sad in that mirror.
“What a(n) _____ mirror! It’s the first time I’ve seen a mirror that didn’t _____ properly!”
That afternoon he went out to buy some toys and on his way he saw a little girl who was ______.The boy went over to see what had____ to her. The little girl said that she couldn’t find her parents.
Together the two children set off _____ them. As the little girl wouldn’t stop crying, the boy spent all of his money buying her sweets to _____ her up. After much walking, they _____ her parents who were looking for her, very worried.
Then the boy said ____ to the family. When seeing the time, he ____ to head for home, without toys and without____. In his room, to his great surprise, he found a(n) ______ face in the mirror. And so he understood the ____ of that mirror. The mirror could only reflect the _____ feelings of its owner. He felt really happy at having _____ that little girl.
A.interested B.confident C.skilled D.rich
A.book B.mirror C.sweet D.toy
A.shy B.sad C.excited D.beautiful
A.for B.or C.but D.and
A.Proud B.Hungry C.Satisfied D.Surprised
A.already B.once C.still D.never
A.nice B.terrible C.big D.expensive
A.work B.move C.change D.appear
A.studying B.playing C.sleeping D.crying
A.devoted B.referred C.happened D.turned
A.in need of B.in search of C.in honor of D.in charge of
A.put B.bring C.dress D.cheer
A.found B.recognized C.left D.accepted
A.no B.hello C.sorry D.goodbye
A.decided B.agreed C.pretended D.refused
A.effort B.hope C.doubt D.money
A.red B.dark C.angry D.happy
A.meaning B.mystery C.game D.reason
A.general B.strange C.true D.good
A.introduced B.helped C.invited D.saved
I firmly believe in the power of forgiveness and I have got a lot of pleasure from it.
Last year, I was at the traffic lights on my way to work when my car was hit from behind. After , a flustered (惊慌失措的) young man admitted it was his and apologized to me again and again. After that, he why he had not been “in the moment” while driving. He told me that his had just run out and promised to pay for the damage to my car later. I could his real stress, and as he gave me his details and promised to find a way to pay, I tried to him and told him not to worry too much.
When I got to work, my urged me to contact my insurance(保险) company and chase the young man for compensatory(赔款) payment immediately,as I wasn’t with him and knew nothing about his work or family. The same thing happened when I told my sister what had happened and she firmly told me not to let him get away it. She knew that I only had a small amount of money in the bank and was that I would not chase the young man for payment.
With everyone pressuring me to ask for payment, I was unsure about what to do. I finally decided to a small second-hand car. After about four months, it was coming up to Christmas and I started to think about how this young man might be feeling, waiting for me to “sting ” him, so I finally made a and sent him this note:
“ Hi Joe,
A few months ago you the back of my car. I have managed to pick another car, so I have been able to get around. I want to let you know that I am not going to _ any payment from you. If in future you could help else out, that would be great.”
After sending it, I felt that a great weight had finally been lifted from my shoulders. It wasn’t until then that I _ _the act of _ could make one feel happier.
A.playing B.waiting C.hearing D.watching
A.coming over B.pulling over C.going over D.taking over
A.fault B.mistake C.shortcoming D.error
A.determined B.repeated C.admitted D.explained
A.strength B.resource C.oil D.money
A.sense B.touch C.feel D.smell
A.believe B.comfort C.criticize D.guide
A.neighbors B.families C.colleagues D.schoolmates
A.content B.disappointed C.concerned D.familiar
A.with B.from C.of D.off
A.worried B.interested C.thrilled D.embarrassed
A.place B.buy C.repair D.book
A.quiet B.puzzling C.nervous D.frightened
A.contract B.promise C.document D.decision
A.destroyed B.touched C.beat D.hit
A.off B.up C.out D.on
A.find B.seek C.receive D.keep
A.somebody B.nobody C.anybody D.everybody
A.recognized B.realized C.learned D.hoped
A.giving B.warning C.forgiving D.appreciating
I am a mom of two young children whom we home-school. This that they are with me almost constantly. Whenever possible I will random acts of kindness; things like paying for the order behind me in the drive-thru lane, holding doors, etc. So, they are very with the concept and are, of course, to also do "nice" things for others.
Just a few days ago we stopped our local grocery store to pick up a few things which quickly turned into an entire cart load of stuff. We got into one of the two open checkout lanes and waited our . While waiting a young man came up behind us with only a few in his basket. I told him to go ahead of us as we were in no .
He seemed very pleasantly surprised and graciously . As he began putting his items on the belt the clerk began to her till tape so we had a fairly long wait in line. My kids were very behaved but they were still children; they asked questions, they talked , they moved around and they were generally very entertaining. (To me, anyway.)
I could see the young man watching and listening with a smile on his face.
We were putting our groceries on the when the clerk finished with order. What I didn't know was that he had heard my kids bubble gum. I had agreed they could have some. , he picked up a pack of bubble-gum and asked the clerk to ring it through twice before putting it back. He then told my kids that he bought their gum their mom was enough to let him go ahead in the queue.
The experience really drove home the that good begets(产生,引起) good for my lovely little kiddos(亲呢的称呼:小伙子).
A.tells B.leaves C.means D.ensures
A.entertain B.serve C.function D.perform
A.important B.impressive C.suitable D.simple
A.satisfied B.occupied C.familiar D.pleased
A.supported B.taught C.encouraged D.supposed
A.near B.by C.with D.against
A.opportunity B.return C.turn D.time
A.fruit B.vegetables C.items D.sales
A.time B.hurry C.case D.sense
A.accepted B.collected C.carried D.agreed
A.change B.remove C.continue D.stop
A.badly B.poorly C.well D.ill
A.constantly B.immediately C.usually D.rudely
A.belt B.bench C.basket D.cart
A.her B.his C.their D.our
A.complain about B.allow for C.ask for D.concern about
A.So B.But C.Or D.For
A.when B.unless C.because D.until
A.happy B.helpful C.serious D.nice
A.idea B.reward C.chance D.instruction