Whenever my child caused me to change my schedule,I thought to myself,”We don’t have time for this.” 41 ,the two words I most commonly spoke to my child were,”Hurry up.”But my promise to 42 was made almost three years ago,and I began my journey to grasp what 43 in life.My younger daughter is my living 44 of why I must keep trying.In fact,the other day,she reminded me once again.
The two of us had taken a bike ride to the 45 .After buying a cool treat for my daughter,she sat down at a table in 46 admiring the ice cream she held in her hand.Suddenly a look of worry 47 on her face,”Do I have to rush,Mama?”
I could have 48 .Perhaps the pains of a 49 life don’t ever completely disappear,I thought sadly.As my child looked up at me waiting to know 50 she could take her time,I knew I had a(n) 51 .I could sit there 52 about the number of times when I rushed my child through life…or I could celebrate the fact that today I’m trying to do things 53 .I chose to live in today.
“You don’t have to rush.Just take your time,”I said in a(n) 54 way.Her whole face instantly brightened and her shoulders 55 .And so we sat side by side talking about things that interested us.
When she got to the last bite,she held out a spoonful of ice crystals and sweet juice for me.”I 56 the last bite for you,Mama,”my daughter said 57 .As I left the icy goodness put out my thirst,I 58 I just got the deal of a lifetime.I gave my child a little time…and 59 ,she gave me her last bite and reminded me that things taste sweeter and love is 60 to get when you stop rushing through life.
41.A.However B.Instead C.Therefore D.Besides
42.A.speed up B.slow down C.give up D.keep on
43.A.works B.happens C.minds D.matters
44.A.reminder B.message C.example D.guide
45.A.church B.park C.supermarket D.school
46.A.relief B.sorrow C.advance D.delight
47.A.brought in B.turned up C.went by D.made up
48.A.cried B.hated C.wondered D.regretted
49.A.difficult B.desperate C.hurried D.terrified
50.A.when B.if C.how D.what
51.A.duty B.chance C.choice D.idea
52.A.thinking B.complaining C.worrying D.talking
53.A.differently B.lividly C.perfectly D.casually
54.A.angry B.obvious C.gentle D.cautious
55.A.raised B.relaxed C.shook D.trembled
56.A.saved B.tasted C.purchased D.rushed
57.A.frequently B.carefully C.proudly D.rushed
58.A.realized B.imagined C.expected D.remembered
59.A.in contrast B.in return C.in charge D.in control
60.A.harder B.better C.closer D.easier
41-45CBDAC 46-50DBACB 51-55CAACB 56-60ACABD