Question

A few days ago, I ran into a stranger as he passed by. I said sorry to him. And we were very polite. Then we went ______ our way after saying goodbye.

Later in the kitchen at home, as I cooked our meal, my daughter Betty walked up to me. When I turned around, I nearly knocked her down. “Get out of the way!” I shouted angrily. She ran away, ______.

That night, when I lay in bed, my husband said to me, “You were so impolite to Betty. Go and look around on the kitchen floor, and you’ll find some ______ there. Betty brought those for you. She ______ them herself pink, yellow, and your favorite blue.”

When I heard this, I thought deeply. “While meeting with a ______, I was peaceful and polite, but with my daughter, I was not ______.” I felt sad and tears (眼泪) began to fall.

I walked quietly to Betty’s bed, “Wake up, my dear,” I said, “Are these flowers you picked ______ me?” She smiled, “I found them by the tree. I knew you liked them, especially the blue.” I said, “I am so soriy that I ______ you that way today.” And she whispered (悄声说), “Mommy, that’s okay. I still love you anyway.” I kissed her and said, “I love you too and I do love the flowers.”

That day Betty gave me a ______ on how to get along with each other in the family. I spent much time on work and didn ‘ t realize how ______ family life was. I decided to do better in the future.

1.A. on B. through C. by D. after

2.A. laughing B. singing C. crying D. dancing

3.A. books B. flowers C. cards D. vegetables

4.A. bought B. planted C. picked D. borrowed

5.A. stranger B. relative C. classmate D. teacher

6.A. angry B. patient C. strict D. humorous

7.A. with B. around C. for D. behind

8.A. welcomed B. called C. treated D. beat

9.A. smile B. suggestion C. surprise D. lesson

10.A. difficult B. boring C. important D. private

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