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