The carpenter I hired to help me restore an old farmhouse had just finished a rough first day on the joB. A flat tire made him_______an hour of work, his electric saw quit and now his ancient pickup truck refused to start,so I offered him a________.While I drove him home, he sat in stony silence.
On arriving, he invited me in to meet his family.As we walked together toward his house, he_________at a small tree by the front door, touching the branches with his hands.
The moment he opened the door, he had amusing_________.His eyes lit up and he ran to his two small children_________and hugged them and gave his wife a kiss.
After leaving the joyful family, I passed the tree and my_________got the better of me, so I asked, “Before we went in the house, _________did you stop by the tree?”
“Oh, that’s my trouble tree.” he replied, “I know I can’t_________having worries both on the job and in my life, but those_________don’t belong in the house with my wife and children.I know I can_________one thing for sure, so every night before I walk into my home I hang them up on the tree.”
“Funny thing is,” he_________, “when I come out in the morning to pick them up, there aren’t nearly as_________as I remember putting up the night before.”
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阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从1~20各题所给出的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
My fiance (未婚夫) and I were excited about shopping for our first home. But our funds were1, and none of the houses in our price range seemed satisfactory.
One agent2a house in particular. Although her description sounded wonderful, the price was3our range, so we declined. But she kept urging us to have a look4.
We finally did and it was5at first sight. It was Our Home, small and charming, overlooking a quiet lake. Walking through the rooms and talking with the owners, a nice elderly couple, we felt the warmth and6of the marriage within that home. As perfect as it was, the price remained too high for us. But every day, we would sit by the lake, looking at the house and dreaming of7it would be like to live there.
Days later, we made a(n)8-far below the asking price. Surprisingly, they didn't9us. They renewed their offer10. It was also much more than we could afford, but far11than the original asking price.
The next day, we got a12message that another buyer had offered a much higher price. Even so, we decided to talk with the13directly. We made our final offer, which14was thousands of dollars less than the other buyer's bid. We knew it,15we had to try.
"Sold!" said the owner. Then he16: He'd seen us sitting by the lake all those times; he knew how much we loved the place and that we'd17the years of work they had put into their home; he realized he would take a18by selling it to us, but it was worthwhile; we were the people they wanted to live there. He told us to consider the19in the price "an early wedding present."
That's how we found our home and how I learned that when people are20they are not strangers, only friends we haven't yet met.
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阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。(共20小题;每小题1.5分,共30分)
My previous home had a stand of woods behind it and many animals in the backyard. That first year, I_ __ feeding peanuts to the blue jays, then the squirrels. The squirrels had no____ coming up right to me for them. As the months went by, the rabbits saw that I was no and didn’t escape. When I threw carrot slices(薄片),they even came for a nibble(啃).Slowly they came to____ me, and by the end of the year they were eating out of my hand.
That second year, the rabbits_____ me, and one would even sit up for slices! While I was feeding them, I ____ that a groundhog who used to run away was now taking an______interest in this food situation. I carefully extended a long______, with a keen eye on those teeth, and _ __,there were times I would have the groundhog sitting next to a rabbit, both munching(津津有味的咀嚼) on carrots. A few months later, while ______,she would even turn her back to me.____when she was facing away, I reached out and _____scratched(搔)her back with my finger, She didn’t move.
By year three, the rabbits and the groundhog were back. The groundhog _____didn’t have a problem with me scratching her back, and I got an idea, I’d always_____,while slicing up carrots, that the end looked like a cap.______one day, just to see what she would do ,I gently _____ one on top of the groundhog’s head. Again, not a _____,The next time, I had my camera ready to record what you see here, one of several dozen such pictures,_______she had a slice to eat, she never ______ the one of her head. It was a fair ____ —I got a pleasure, and she had yet another tasty treat.
A.avoided B.started C.canceled D.suggested
A.business B.fun C.problem D.privilege
A.help B.cheat C.threat D.exception
A.trust B.miss C.admire D.appreciate
A.feared B.ignored C.discovered D.remembered
A.proved B.decided C.noticed D.understood
A.extreme B.increasing C.additional D.inspiring
A.squirrel B.rabbit C.peanut D.carrot
A.before long B.long ago C.over and over D.all over again
A.eating B.playing C.sitting D.sleeping
A.Next B.Once C.Soon D.Lately
A.carefully B.suddenly C.violently D.patiently
A.also B.thus C.just D.still
A.thought B.doubted C.admitted D.recognized
A.While B.Or C.So D.For
A.fixed B.placed C.hung D.kept
A.tremble B.move C.delay D.hesitation
A.Even if B.Ever since C.As far as D.So long as
A.welcomed B.required C.bothered D.expected
A.trade B.competition C.task D.affair
My wife and I moved into our home two years ago.We had a yard with a lot of .Very often when we have flowers, Denise or I would plant some between the rocks, just to add some to the area.
Last summer, I found a tiny little in the yard that I could not immediately identify.I knew I didn’t plant it and Denise said she didn’t either.We decided to let it growing until we could find out what it was.
Weeks passed and as I made my way back to the plant, it appeared to be a sunflower.I decided to the weeds around it.As I pulled rocks from the area to get to the weeds, I noticed something .The sunflower had not where I saw it begin.It actually had begun under a big and grown under and around it to reach the .
That’s when I that if a tiny little sunflower didn’t let a big rock stand in its of developing, we too have the ability of doing the same thing.If we ourselves like that little sunflower, we can reach where we to go and get what we need for growth.
We need to believe in ourselves knowing we have the to achieve our goals.Like the , it knew it had the ability to get over the rocks because it had in itself that it would succeed.Stand tall like the sunflower and be who and what we are, then the environment will begin to us.We will find a way to go under or any “rocks” in order to reach our goals.
A.flowers B.insects C.rocks D.vegetables
A.color B.water C.fertilizer D.shape
A.weed B.seed C.rock D.plant
A.stop B.continue C.improve D.escape
A.weak B.lonely C.strange D.pretty
A.remove B.tend C.watch D.collect
A.wonderful B.terrible C.valuable D.unusual
A.passed B.started C.left D.died
A.tree B.table C.rock D.wall
A.air B.top C.sun D.house
A.realized B.doubted C.regretted D.hoped
A.place B.way C.course D.process
A.fill in B.put in C.worry about D.believe in
A.forget B.hate C.aim D.wait
A.ability B.wish C.plan D.idea
A.yard B.sunflower C.home D.summer
A.energy B.virtue C.courage D.faith
A.aware of B.afraid of C.proud of D.tired of
A.support B.affect C.upset D.forgive
A.into B.around C.through D.from
阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从1—20各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C﹑D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
In 2014, I had just ________ form a serious illness when I received an invitation to a writer's conference in Orlando, Florida. My family persuaded me that a(n) ________ might be just what the doctor ordered, so off I went .
Arriving in the Sunshine State was rather tiring, but I ________ to catch a taxi to my ________ and settle in. Next morning, I took another________ to the shopping center to buy a few souvenirs. ________ I went to a cafe to have lunch, but all the tables were ________ . Then I heard a friendly voice saying, "You can ________ my table."
I ________sat down with the old lady and we had a happy lunch together. As the ________ came to an end she asked how long I would be in Orlando. I had already told her that I hadn't hired a car, and hadn't ________ how expensive taking taxis ________ be, After a while she said, "My dear, don't use any more taxis. I'm retired and________would be my pleasure to ________you wherever you wish." I told her that I couldn't put her to that ________ ,but she brushed aside my protests (反对). She asked me where I was ________ and next morning she was waiting at my apartment at the appointed time to take me to Disney World. She spent some time with me before leaving me to ________alone. At the end of the day, she________ to take me back to my accommodation. I ________ her money but she refused to take any.
I'll never forget that wonderful lady who, through her ________ , filled my brief holiday in Florida with wonderful memories.
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阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
We were the only family with children in the restaurant. I sat Eric in a high chair and noticed everyone was eating and talking. Suddenly, Eric screamed with and said, "Hi there." His fat baby hands hit the high chair tray, and his eyes were wide with excitement.
I looked around and saw the of his enjoyment. It was an old man with a worn and oily coat. And his hair was uncombed and unwashed. I was sure he . His hand waved."Hi there, baby; I see ya," the man said to Eric.
My husband and I looks. Eric continued to laugh and answer, "Hi, there." Everyone in the restaurant noticed this. My husband and I were .
We finally _______ the meal and _______ for the door. My husband went to pay the check and told me to meet him in the parking lot. The old man sat me and the door. "Lord, just let me out of here_______ he speaks to me or Eric," I prayed. As I drew closer to the man, I turned my back trying to sidestep him and avoid any air he might be _______ . As I did so, Eric leaned over my arm, reaching with both arms in a baby's " _______ " position. Before I could stop him, he had_______ himself to the man's arms. Eric, in an act of total _______ and love, laid his tiny head upon the man's torn shoulder.
His _______hands full of dirt, pain and hard labor gently, so gently, cradled (抱着) my baby's _______and patted his back. I stood amazed. After a while, he pushed Eric from his chest_______ as though he were in pain, saying "God bless you, ma'am. You've given me the best Christmas gift."
I had just witnessed a genuine love shown through the innocence of a tiny child who saw no sin(罪恶), who made no _______ .The ragged old man, _______ , had reminded me that a genuine love is one which the _______ essence (本质) of love is realized.
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阅读下面短文, 从短文后1~20题的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出适合填入对应空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
Dad had a green comb. He bought it when he married Mum. Every night, he would hand me his1and say, "Good girl, help Daddy clean it, OK?"
I was2to do it. At age five , this dull task brought me such3. I would excitedly turn the tap4and brush the comb carefully. Satisfied that I'd done a good job, I would happily return the comb to Dad. He would5affectionately at me and place the comb on his wallet.
Two years later, Dad started his own6, which wasn't doing so well. That was when things started to7. Dad didn't come home as early and as much as he used to. Mum and I became8with him for placing our family in trouble. With9, an uncomfortable silence grew between us.
After my graduation, Dad's business was getting back on track. On my 28th birthday, Dad came home10. As usually I helped him carry his bags into his study. When I turned to leave, he said ,"Hey, would you help me11my comb?" I looked at him a while, then12the comb and headed to the sink.
It hit me then: why, as a child,13Dad clean his comb was such a pleasure. That routine(习惯) meant Dad was home early to14the evening with Mum and me. It15a happy and loving family.
I passed the clean comb back to Dad. He smiled at me and16placed his comb on his wallet. But this time , I noticed something17. Dad had aged. He had wrinkles next to his eyes when he smiled,18 his smile was still as19as before, the smile of a father who just wanted a good20for his family.
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My daughter and I were driving from Los Angeles to Dallas.We were running on gas somewhere in New Mexico and we would see a gas station soon enough to fill up.
But that didn’t happen and we we were not going to make it to the next town.So my daughter made up a that read“Low on gas.Can u help?”and held it outside her in the hope that a passing driver would it and stop.
It was about 3:30 pm on a weekday and there weren’t too many vehicles us at that time.Then we found someone 48 along ahead of us. We caught up with it is the that the driver would notice the sign.
After a brief expression of on his face,he seemed to have noticed the sign and down to pull over.We pulled over right behind him.
When he knows that we don’t have enough gas,he o buy us gas at the next town Roswell.When we 53 our difficulty of not having enough gas to get there,he said they had a gas on his farm about 10 minutes away,so if we could give him 20 minutes,he would back there,get a can of gasoline and up our tank.
We could not believe our good !We were filled with gratitude(感激)for the of strangers such as this person as we waited for him to return.Sure enough,he was back with the can.He to take payment for the gas,saying“What good is a man who cannot help another .”
A.full B.1ow C.empty D.free
A.figured B.decided C.insisted D.admitted
A.required B.wished C.proved D.realized
A.map B.sign C.guidance D.1ist
A.bag B.window C.pocket D.room
A.notice B.accept C.study D.check
A.reaching B.helping C.passing D.noticing
A.walking B.driving C.wandering D.running
A.hope B.way C.strength D.case
A.excitement B.confusion C.surprise D.worry
A.slowed B.walked C.settled D.1ay
A.attempted B.started C.offered D.managed
A.reported B.declared C.changed D.explained
A.station B.producer C.pump D.seller
A.wait B.stay C.work D.head
A.fill B.take C.pick D.put
A.fortune B.dream C.1esson D.opinion
A.happiness B.kindness C.patience D.modest
A.promised B.refused C.forgot D.expected
A.in turn B.in hand C.in time D.in need
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选取出适合填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
It had been a nice and sunny day. I stepped slowly towards the edge of the cliff and looked out. The was wonderful. I could the gentle wind coming from the coast while watching the brilliant sunset.
My dad and I used to enjoy the sunset together on that very . We would also watch the waves crash into the below. My mother would always annoy us how it was. I was never worried,________ I always felt safe next to my father, who spent most of his life out in his boat.
I remember one time on his boat;I had off the back and into the cold water accidentally. My dad immediately jumped off to me. I would never forget that day, and from that point I knew would prevent my dad protecting me if I was in danger.
As I there on top of the cliff, I remembered the times I spent with my dad. I looked down sorrowfully at the urn (骨灰瓮) . My father was my rock, someone I could when I needed him most. But now he was gone, and I felt sorrowful and .
It had always been my father’s last to have his ashes scattered out at sea. I the urn, said a farewell (告别) and then slowly twisted off the lid. The wind started to change , blowing out towards the sea. I looked last time down at my father’s ashes and then for a moment, I scattered the contents out over the cliff.
I wiped away a tear, but it was perfect happiness rather than sadness, because I finally knew the man who so much to me, my father, was finally at peace.
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Children and young people tend to have certain role models – people they want to be like when they grow . Though children would have wished to copy their mother, father or a (n) relative, gradually these role models are thought of as famous people or popular . People have different opinions about popular stars or other famous people are good role models for children. Charming models, such as Katie Price, are often and thought highly of by young girls. This is the biggest worry of parents and teachers. They wish to their children to have the concept (概念) that success is achieved through hard work and rather than an attractive looking.
Most people tend to grow up to be those are close to home — their parents or family friends. Some decide to be like their favorite teacher. A child who loves to may want to grow to be the next Picasso or Van Gogh; Someone who loves to might imagine themselves as a famous writer; if a child enjoys dancing, he or she well admire a famous dancer, but this is not the . A lot of dance students wish to be like their teacher.
Therefore, the job of a teacher is just providing knowledge of a given subject. They should be able to their students’trust and them well. Helping youngsters to learn from models, to learn how to accept with grace(优雅) and losing with respect, is central to any parent’s or teacher’s job. Manners are very important and a dance teacher can his or her position and influence to good behaviors to youngsters.
A.younger B.stronger C.older D.taller
A.at first B.at last C.at least D.at most
A.generous B.favorite C.ordinary D.humorous
A.fans B.stars C.singers D.dancers
A.that B.why C.whether D.if
A.awarded B.admired C.admitted D.afforded
A.encourage B.receive C.hold D.ignore
A.luck B.imagination C.effort D.effect
A.what B.which C.that D.who
A.read B.sing C.write D.draw
A.write B.read C.travel D.think
A.should B.may C.must D.need
A.deal B.trouble C.matter D.case
A.dance B.music C.art D.piano
A.better than B.less than C.more than D.rather than
A.receive B.lose C.gain D.accept
A.communicate with B.keep up with C.come up with D.catch up with
A.challenging B.falling C.failing D.winning
A.make use of B.lose control of C.take charge of D.get rid of
A.turn B.press C.introduce D.push
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A Love Note To My Mom
When I was a little girl, I would often accompany you as you modeled for fashion photographers. It was years later that I finally understood what role modeling ________in your life. Little did I know you were _______every penny you earned to go to _______school.
I cannot thank you enough for _______you told me one autumn afternoon when I was nine. After finishing my homework. I wandered into the dining where you were buried _______ piles of law books. I was_______ .Why were you doing what I do—memorizing textbooks and studying for _______ ? When you said you were in law school, I was more puzzled. I didn’t know. Moms_______be lawyers too. You smiled and said,“In life, you can do anything you want to do.”
As young as I was ,that statement kept _______in my ears. I watched as you faced the _______ of completing your studies, starting companies with Dad, while still being a _______and a Mom of five kids. I was exhausted just watching you_______.With your words of wisdom in my _______ mind, I suddenly felt unlimited freedom to dream. My whole world _______ .I set out to live my life filled with_______, seeing endless possibilities for personal and professional achievements.
Your words became my motto. I _______ found myself in the unique position of being either the first woman doctor in Maryland Rotary _______one of the few women chief medical reporters in my field. I gained strength every time I said , “Yes, I’ll try that.”
Encouraged by your _______ , I have forged ahead (毅然前行) with my life’s journey, less afraid to make mistakes, and _______ meeting each challenge. You did it, and now I’m_______it. Sorry, got to run. So much to do, so many dreams to live.
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Are you a graduate trying to plan out the best career path for yourself? Here, some tips are given on how to go about it.
A university degree is no _____ of a job, and job hunting in itself requires a whole set of skills. if you find you are not getting past the first interview, ask yourself what is happening. Is it a(n) ____ to communicate or are there some skills you lack? And find out what you need t do to bring yourself up to the level of ___ that would make you more attractive t them.
Do not be too discouraged if you are ____ for a job, but think about the reasons the employers give. Those who made the second interview might have been studying the same subject as you and be of ____ ability level, but they had something which made them a _____ match to the selector’s ideal. That could be experience gained through projects or vacation work, or it might be that they were better at communicating what they could offer. Do not take the comments at ____ value: think back to the interviews that generated them and make a list of where you think the shortfall in your performance lies. With this sort of analytical approach you will eventually get your foot in the door.
Deciding how long you should stay in your first job is a tough call. Stay too long and future employers may question your _____ and ambition. Of course, it depends on where you are aiming. If you are a graduate, spending five or six years in the same job is not too long provided that you take full advantage of the ____. However, do not use this as a(n) ____ for lacking interest or enthusiasm. Graduates sometimes fail to take ownership of their careers and take the initiative. It is up to you to make the most of what’s available within a company, and to monitor progress in case you need to____. This applies particularly if you are still not sure where your career path lies.
It is helpful to think through what kind of experience you need to get your ____ job and it is not a problem to move around to a certain extent. But in the ____ stages of your career you need a definite strategy for reaching your goal, so think about that carefully before deciding to step forward from your first job. You must cultivate ____ to be competent for any role. There is no guarantee that you will get adequate training, and research has shown that if you do not receive proper help in a new role, it can take 18 months to ____ it.
A.input B.cause C.guarantee D.preparation
A.failure B.key C.introduction D.contribution
A.highlight B.comment C.fluency D.qualification
A.asked B.refused C.headed D.helped
A.different B.high C.similar D.low
A.closer B.better C.stronger D.poorer
A.depth B.face C.data D.test
A.character B.personality C.behavior D.drive
A.knowledge B.experience C.skill D.loyalty
A.substitute B.equivalent C.excuse D.requirement
A.pass by B.switch on C.move on D.stick to
A.part-time B.dream C.secure D.well-paid
A.critical B.last C.middle D.early
A.patience B.love C.habits D.friendship
A.know B.prohibit C.master D.select
An old friend once came visiting Nasruddin. And he brought along a big to him. Nasruddin’s wife it and they enjoyed the feast for dinner. The next morning, they had delicious chicken soup. The friend enjoyed his stay with Nasruddin. When he was , Nasruddin returned his friend’s thanks by thanking the for bringing the big chicken along. An hour later, Nasruddin heard a knock on the door. When he opened it, a man himself and entered, “I’m a friend of your friend who brought you that big chicken!”
Not wanting to turn away the of a friend, Nasruddin invited the man inside and him to stay for lunch. The man immediately. They had some lovely chicken cooked for lunch, which the man also enjoyed. After lunch, the man left thanking Nasruddin for the chicken.
The next day there was no pause as another entered with the same : “I am a friend of the friend of the friend who had come here with a huge chicken!” Nasruddin and asked the man to come right in and have a . A few minutes later, a bowl of soup was before him. Just one sip(一小口) told the man that this “soup” was nothing but water.
“There is nothing in the soup!” the man protested _ __.
“Not at all!” Nasruddin smiled. “This is the soup of the soup of the chicken!”
Moral of the story: When people your generosity, don’t turn them away rudely. Instead, invite them in and serve them a they will never forget---just as Nasruddin did.
A.Egg B.basket C.dinner D.chicken
A.Valued B.killed C.cooked D.ate
A.Short B.safe C.sudden D.secret
A.Promising B.leaving C.standing D.explaining
A.Latter B.next C.owner D.colleague
A.Expressed B.praised C.admired D.introduced
A.freely B.obviously C.quickly D.frequently
A.Father B.teacher C.relative D.friend
A.Asked B.persuaded C.alarmed D.supported
A.Replied B.accepted C.passed D.prepared
A.tasty B.previous C.usual D.big
A.Child B.thief C.friend D.stranger
A.Rule B.invitation C.tale D.exploration
A.smiled B.doubted C.shook D.agreed
A.rest B.meal C.bath D.smoke
A.hidden B.placed C.pushed D.thrown
A.Bitter B.waste C.polluted D.boiled
A.Sadly B.eagerly C.angrily D.violently
A.take pride in B.take advantage of C.lose sight of D.pay attention to
A.chance B.term C.lesson D.Report
My sons and I decided to go walking around the lake near our home the other day. It is such a place to spend an afternoon in the springtime when flowers are on the trees and grass is coming up through the ground. It has a well path that circles the entire lake. You can walk at your own and delight in all the natural beauty that surrounds you. It is the perfect place to get back to nature and to fill your soul with joy.
The only is that with the path being so near the water, erosion(侵蚀) sometimes creates holes. It was while we were to walk along it the other day that one of them caught my oldest boy . He stumbled and almost fell but thankfully was able to reach out and take my hand. I him and we walked on for a while holding hands and feeling in our love for each other.
I think that sometimes the we face in our long life are a lot like those holes in the ground. They are always there causing us to stumble and sometimes even to fall. It is good to know, , that we can always reach out and take the hands of our beloved ones. They are always there by our side to pick us up and steady us. They are always for us to take their hands and walk on with them connected in love without .
The next time you stumble and fall on your through life then reach out and take loving hands. And you take them never let them go again. Walk on with them forever, choosing love and sharing joy with each you take. Always remember too that with the loving hands your walk you can use your other hands to reach out and help those who have fallen as well. The life journey, , is always better when you are holding the hands of those you love.
A.common B.secret C.remote D.glorious
A.coming out B.picking out C.showing off D.running off
A.decorated B.worn C.paved D.repaired
A.pace B.expense C.request D.service
A.forget B.recognize C.touch D.protect
A.excitement B.difference C.problem D.memory
A.warm-hearted B.light-hearted C.absent-minded D.narrow-minded
A.unwillingly B.ultimately C.occasionally D.unexpectedly
A.blamed B.encourage C.steadied D.accompanied
A.connected B.ignored C. blocked D.surprised
A.chances B.troubles C.changes D.responsibilities
A.therefore B.however C.besides D.otherwise
A.waiting B.learning C.forgetting D.hoping
A.free B.available C.convenient D.ready
A.purpose B.effort C.difficulty D.hesitation
A.direction B.destination C.journey D.experience
A.after B.before C.unless D.because
A.advice B.step C.choice D.measure
A.dragging B.leading C.guiding D.balancing
A.above all B.first of all C.after all D.in all
阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
I sat in the chair reflecting on the past year. At that time, my Charley came into the room. Charley took one look at my face and she could I was off in another world. Charley said, “You have that on your face! Tell me what you were ”. “Well, Charley,” I replied, “I was listening to a song on the radio that asked you have done over the last year. When I on the year, I’ve realized I have had such good fortune, with a few bumps (碰撞) along the way.”
Charley immediately asked, “Tell me about the three things that you the most during this year.”
I sat thinking if I had to only three things that influenced me, what would they be? After a few minutes, I said, “OK, here are the three things that influenced me the most: My family. Throughout the year I had many , but my family were always there support and encouragement. My friends. Over the years I have my dreams and my goals with my friends. Some goals I have and other goals I have not. friends like you always supported and me. My colleagues. I have worked with some people over the last year. I have been very to have the opportunity to work with these excellent people over the last year.”
Charley smiled and said, “Do you realize that everything you have said has one thing in ?”
“What are you saying, Charley?” I asked.
She replied, “Neither the material things in your life, nor your job has had the most meaning in your life. It is the people in your life that have made the biggest in your life!”
I smiled. Material things are not , and while our jobs provide the means of existence for us, the important things in life are the people who touched our lives.
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