Over the course of a few days when I was in a nursing home to recover, I started to really appreciate the housekeeper, an elderly lady who didn’t speak English. Every morning at 6:30 she would try to get into my room so she wouldn’t disturb me. However, every time I would and see her. She would try to and at the same time gave an amazing smile. , I would be just waiting to see her come in and give that wonderful .
I from a nurse that there was an employee rewards program. I asked her to write a(an) 47 card for my housekeeper and put it up. About ten minutes later, another nurse came into my room and told me that the housekeeper was out in the hall her eyes out. Had I done something wrong or inappropriate ? Then the nurse to tell me that the housekeeper had worked there for thirty years and had never a rewards card.
It me like a ton of bricks. Just a few simple words made such a .
From that day forward I tried to admire someone every day for the good things they showed. The results were . People came in with smiles, they talked more, they laughed more, and they life more. , it seems the more I tried to praise others, the I got.
I’m out of nursing home now and almost recovered. I thank my housekeeper for helping me see just how unbelievably life is.
Do a favor and tell your loved ones just how much they to you. It can make the world of difference with both them and you.
A．quickly B．quietly C．happily D．slowly
A．wake B．stand C．sit D．go
A．leave B．hide C．explain D．apologize
A．Eventually B．Gradually C．Suddenly D．Occasionally
A．greeting B．apology C．smile D．word
A．knew B．learned C．found D．got
A．invitation B．congratulation C．appreciation D．appointment
A．laughing B．shouting C．screaming D．crying
A．went on B．came up C．set out D．got up
A．accepted B．received C．created D．afforded
A．beat B．knocked C．hit D．touched
A．difference B．profit C．mistake D．contribution
A．disappointing B．interesting C．amazing D．embarrassing
A．understood B．valued C．enriched D．enjoyed
A．However B．Therefore C．Meanwhile D．Otherwise
A．less B．more C．worse D．better
A．barely B．fully C．really D．rarely
A．dangerous B．beautiful C．tough D．enthusiastic
A．yourself B．you C．themselves D．them
A．bring B．take C．give D．mean
One of the most common questions parents ask me is，“How，in this competitive world，can you raise kind children” My answer is “to begin by being a adult”. When your child you go the extra mile to help a friend，he will naturally this as the right way to live.
We are mirrors for our . When children observe your examples of kindness，they'll know to begin. One day，I mentioned that I had a ，and my 8yearold daughter upstairs to run a bath for me. You know who her stomachaches in just such a way.
Kindness is a quality that isn't often in our schools，so we must make a strong effort to acknowledge it . A busy mother I know is making a(an) to acknowledge her young son's kindness. She says，“Once I was with my son on a bus，and he sat next to a classmate using a wheelchair, I was amazed at helpful and considerate he was，and I was to praise him when we got home.”
Kindness，compassion(同情)，and love from understanding and respect，and in turn create more of . It would help to acknowledge kids' thoughtfulness instead of competition. In an achievementoriented (成绩导向型) culture，we may focus more grades and sports victories than on of the heart. the time to acknowledge kind actions as having true worth. We can kindness in our everyday lives，for example，by creating a “kindness board”.
A．normal B．knowledgeable C．selfless D．kind
A．sees B．watches C．stares D．inspects
A．think B．consider C．respect D．look
A．students B．kids C．parents D．adults
A．when B．why C．where D．what
A．headache B．fever C．cold D．stomachache
A．walked B．moved C．rushed D．stepped
A．had treated B．was treating C．has treated D．would treat
A．given B．rewarded C．received D．accepted
A．in public B．in secret C．at home D．on a bus
A．plan B．trick C．promise D．effort
A．what B．how C．so D．such
A．quick B．late C．slow D．sorry
A．leave B．give C．make D．grow
A．both B．none C．neither D．all
A．increasing B．reducing C．preventing D．filling
A．in B．with C．for D．on
A．weight B．values C．easiness D．satisfaction
A．Spend B．Cost C．Waste D．Take
A．push B．form C．throw D．make
No one could name themselves when they were born. That is, has his or her name given by others. So we needn’t care too much about our names, which are just . They are used to refer to you. Though your parents probably meant your name to last a lifetime, never forget that the hopes and dreams they cared for may not your needs. If your name no longer seems to fit you, don’t lose heart. Screen stars change their names, and with some determination, you can, too.
Legal rules are more in this matter than you may expect. Many newlyweds, , realize that no law requires a woman to her husband’s name. Even more, parents can give their children any name they wish, it’s not that of either parent.
If you do wish to have a new name, you don’t need to make the change . Under common law, is necessary to start using the name of your choice. More importantly, you to use it everywhere. , you must change all your identification and . Be sure to practice your new until you write it naturally and .
Making friends and fellow workers you Leach instead of Lola may be harder than any paperwork involved, and you are to meet official resistance, too. Whatever happens, be sure that no law should you from using the name you have chosen, you use it for the purpose of cheating. Please enjoy your right to be called by name you choose!
A．nobody B． everyone C．all D． someone
A．symbols B． presents C． souvenirs D． patterns
A．know B． trust C．satisfy D． agree
A．regularly B． legally C． seldom D．bravely
A．rigid B． available C． practical D． flexible
A．in fact B． as a result C． for instance D． in name
A．assume B．handle C． call D． acquire
A．as if B． only if C． even if D． if only
A．popular B． official C． known D． academic
A．what B． that C． it D． which
A．are used B． are supposed C． are hoped D． look forward
A．Instead B． Besides C． Luckily D． Otherwise
A．values B． notes C． records D． accounts
A．signature B． handwriting C． need D． pronunciation
A．consistently B． constantly C．beautifully D． attractively
A．to call B． call C． calling D． called
A．probable B． impossible C． convenient D． likely
A．admit B． tolerate C． prohibit D． permit
A．unless B． when C． if D． because
A．whose B． no matter what C． which D． whatever
One afternoon I was sitting at my favorite table in a restaurant , waiting for the food I had ordered to arrive . Suddenly I that a man sitting at a table near the window kept glancing(瞥) in my direction（方向） , he knew me . The man had a newspaper in front of him , he was pretending(假装) to read , but I could that he was keeping an eye on me .When the waiter brought my the man was clearly puzzled (困惑) by the way in which the waiter and I each other . He seemed even more puzzled as went on and it became that all the waiters in the restaurant knew me . Finally he got up and went into the . When he came out , he paid his bill and without another glance in my direction .
I called the owner of the restaurant and asked what the man had . “Well,” he said , “that man was a detective (侦探) . He you here because he thought you were the man he .” “What ?” I said , showing my . The owner continued , “He came into the kitchen and showed me a photo of the wanted man. I say he looked very much like you ! Of course , since we know you , we told him that he had made a .” “Well , it’s really that I came to a where I’m known ,” I said . “otherwise(否则), I might have been in trouble .”
A．knew B．understood C．noticed D．recognized
A．since B．even if C．though D．as if
A．flat B．open C．cut D．fixed
A．why B．what C．which D．that
A．see B．find C．guess D．learn
A．menu B．bill C．paper D．food
A．direct(直接的) B．familiar C．strange D．funny
A．chatted with B．looked at C．laughed at D．talked about
A．the waiter B．time C．I D．the dinner
A．true B．hopeful C．clear D．possible
A．restaurant B．washroom C．office D．kitchen
A．left B．acted C．sat down D．calmed down
A．wanted B．tried C．ordered D．wished
A．met B．caught C．followed D．discovered
A．was to beat B．was dealing with C．was to meet D．was looking for
A．care B．surprise C．worry D．regret
A．must B．can C．need D．may
A．discovery B．mistake C．decision D．fortune
A．a pity B．natural C．a chance D．lucky
A．post office B．cinema C．restaurant D．bookshop
When my mom came home from the hospital with twins, I was excited at the very beginning. I couldn’t __ to play with them and be the best big sister ever.
Everyone was coming over to our house to hold the babies and _ _ presents to the babies and talk how ____ the babies were. Then they’d pull out their cameras, and just ____ I was about to say “cheese”, they’d run over to my perfect little brothers and take _____ of them. At that time I was thinking, “Why can’t I be little again so I can be the one getting all the _____?”
When my aunt Camille got _____, my mom spent forever finding the perfect clothes for them. On the day of the _____, my twin brothers had the cutest and prettiest clothes. And then there was me, just sitting and watching in my _____ dress.
After the ceremony, all I ____ was how sweet and lovely the twins were.
I ____that they were wonderful, but I couldn’t help feeling ____. There was a big ____ after the wedding. Aunt Camille and her nice new ____ had the first dance, and then everyone started _____like crazy including me. I ____ my uncomfortable dress shoes, and I danced and danced and dances! It ____ one of the most fun times I’ve had in my whole life.
The very __ __ part was when my aunt and I took my twin brothers by the hands and ____ them some dance moves. Teaching them was such a cool thing. I ____then what a huge waste of time feeling jealous is when you can kick off your shoes and enjoy life!
A．go B．wait C．stand D．help
A．make B．create C．give D．show
A．lovable B．intelligent C．active D．strong
A．since B．after C．before D．as
A．care B．photos C．advantage D．measures
A．support B．attention C．impressions D．chances
A．married B．praised C．moved D．traveled
A．performance B．celebration C．wedding D．meeting
A．ugly B．attractive C．new D．regular
A．thought B．heard C．remembered D．remind
A．agreed B．ignored C．forgot D．expected
A．satisfied B．foolish C．unimportant D．excited
A．cake B．party C．surprise D．gift
A．friend B．husband C．baby D．partner
A．singing B．drinking C．dancing D．talking
A．took off B．took over C．took up D．took in
A．encourage B．became C．wasted D．appeared
A．nervous B．curious C．best D．quietest
A．taught B．passed C．lent D．told
A．imagined B．wondered C．considered D．realized
At the age of three, I wasdiscovered to be totally deaf. Having consulted many specialists, my parents made a(n) that would forever alter my future. sending me to a special education school for the deaf, they chose an ordinary one for me. All of my schoolmates and teachers there would have hearing.
I experienced great throughout my primary school because, in addition to the problems of with the other students, I also with most of my school work. I seemed to spend every spare moment doing homework just so I could .
for me, Mrs. Jordan, my 5th grade teacher, changed all of that with a simple three-word phrase.
One morning, she asked the class a question. I her lips and immediately raised my hand. Here was an opportunity to impress the powerful teacher and even my classmates. Although a little afraid when I heard my named called, I felt unusually because I was sure I had the right answer. I took a deep breath and answered Mrs. Jordan's question.
Her response all of us. Mrs. Jordan enthusiastically her right foot on the floor and turned her right hand around in a full circle it pointed directly at me. With shining eyes she cried, "THAT'S RIGHT, STEPHEN!"
For the first time in my young life, I was an instant star. My heart burst with . Smiling widely, I sat a little taller in my chair. My confidence like never before. I decided right then and there that I would make a(n) in this world. No matter how many I might come across in life, I knew I could overcome them.
The very three-word phrase entirely my young life. From that day on, my grades and speech improved greatly, my among my classmates increased, and my viewpoint on life did a complete turnabout.
A．decision B．effort C．commitment D．attempt
A．Apart from B．Rather than C．Regardless of D．Instead of
A．strong B．normal C．weak D．sharp
A．excitement B．sympathy C．anxiety D．authority
A．making up B．getting away C．coming up D．fitting in
A．struggled B．handled C．impressed D．absorbed
A．leave behind B．turn out C．take off D．keep up
A．Gradually B．Eventually C．Luckily D．Subsequently
A．found B．read C．observed D．appreciated
A．confident B．embarrassed C．frightened D．jealous
A．carelessly B．nervously C．casually D．naturally
A．fooled B．delighted C．surprised D．upset
A．hit B．stepped C．placed D．settled
A．unless B．since C．after D．until
A．regret B．pride C．envy D．courage
A．increased B．declined C．escaped D．built
A．fortune B．impression C．living D．difference
A．feelings B．obstacles C．competitions D．opportunities
A．devoted B．surrounded C．occupied D．transformed
A．hardship B．character C．popularity D．health