Waiting eagerly for the airplane to take off, I was happy to get a seat by the window. Just then, a flight stewardess me and asked, “Would you mind your seat with the woman over there?They are a couple and would like to sit together.” The only other seat was next to a woman with both arms in casts(石膏), a blackandblue face, and a depressed emotion.“ am I going to sit there.” was my immediate . But then a deeper, quieter voice spoke, “Opportunity.” Eventually I took my new seat and after a short conversation, I that Kathy had been in a car crash, and she was on her way for .
When the snack of nuts and juice arrived, did not take me long to realize that Kathy would not be able to help herself. I offering to feed her but hesitated,as it seemed close a service to offer to a stranger. At last I decided that Kathy’s need was more important than my . I offered to help her eat,and although she too felt uncomfortable about accepting it,she . The flight turned out and she and I close in a short period of time. By the end of the fivehour trip, my heart was full of , and the time was definitely better spent than if I had just sat by myself.
I was very glad I had reached beyond my comfort zone to sit next to Kathy and offer to feed her. Love sometimes beyond human borders and overcomes the fears that keep us . When we reach out our hands to serve another, we grow to live in a larger and more world.
Help me move beyond the small self so I can with the hearts of others.
When I give to another, I feed my own soul.
1.A. reached B. deserved C. approached D. greeted
2.A. sharing B. exchanging C. giving D. quitting
3.A. acceptable B. comfortable C. bearable D. available
4.A. In no way B. In a way C. In one way D. By no way
5.A. reply B. reaction C. choice D. faith
6.A. discovered B. found C. informed D. saw
7.A. holidays B. sightseeing C. interview D. treatment
8.A. that B. which C. it D. what
9.A. suggested B. considered C. advocated D. teased
10.A. too B. so C. much D. still
11.A. guilt B. discomfort C. inconvenience D. ambition
12.A. refused B. laughed C. did D. made
13.A. embarrassing B. desperate C. ridiculous D. agreeable
14.A. kept B. grew C. remained D. developed
15.A. warmth B. sorrow C. pleasure D. fun
16.A. pushes B. touches C. goes D. fits
17.A. close B. allergic C. tough D. separate
18.A. rewarding B. demanding C. encouraging D. inspiring
19.A. help B. connect C. affect D. withdraw
20.A. care B. sympathy C. love D. kindness
Little Jerry was interested in stories about outer space exploration, so he gave all his pocket money to his brother ________ the novel based on such a story.
A. in favor of B. in exchange for
C. in return for D. in place of
_______ the fact that she failed to win the Best Female Athlete Award, Li Na was presented with Laureus Academy Exceptional Achievement Award, _______ her achievements in the court.
A. Due to; confirming B. In terms of; confirmed
C. Apart from; confirmed D. In spite of; confirming
As far as I am concerned, a good plan must be ______ so that it can adapt to some necessary changes.
A. flexible B. fragile
C. faithful D. firm
At the meeting, all the employees were required not to________ any important details before it was made public.
A. try out B. make out
C. let out D. break out
—Dad, I feel very nervous with the competition approaching.
—________. It is an honor to take part in it.
A. Take your time B. Take it easy
C. No problem D. It's hard to say