I live in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and some homeless people frequent the stoplights. I often gave money to the homeless, feeling 36 for their bad luck. But later I became a single mom with no home, a huge debt. As a result, I 37 giving and became very 38 . Things started to 39 for me. Again I had a home, and plenty of food, and I started to 40 myself out of debt. One day we saw a homeless person with the 41 , “Will work for food.” I 42 . My daughter commented, “Mommy, you 43 to give to those people in 44 .’’ I replied, “Honey, they just use that money for alcohol or other 45 things.” She didn’t respond. But when I said that, it didn’t feel right. Three days later, I was driving to 46 up my daughter from school. A man was standing on the corner, and something deep 47 me said, “Just help him.” 48 I rolled down my window, and he ran over with enthusiasm, saying “God bless you, I only need 77 cents.” I 49 into my ashtray and strangely enough, there sat three quarters and two pennies. I scooped(抓起)it up and gave it to him. He 50 with joy and tears in his 51 , “Wow, you just made it 52 for me to see my mom for Christmas! Thank you; the bus that had this great sale is 53 in 20 minutes!” It was a moment I’ll never forget. I think that man won’t forget it either, 54 I was the one who got the best 55 in life -- GIVING. 36. A. pleased B. sorry C. nervous D. notable 37. A. stopped B. refused C. considered D. continued 38 A. bitter B. disappointed C. satisfied D. happy 39. A. reform B. decline C. end D. change 40. A. pull B. drive C. persuade D. concern 41. A. gesture B. symbol C. sign D. sentence 42. A. passed by B. gave in C. stood up D. held on 43. A. expected B. attempted C. promised D. used 44. A. shock B. happiness C. comfort D. need 45. A. dim B. bad C. exciting D. anxious 46. A. pick B. look C. ring D. beat 47. A. beside B. inside C. behind D. above 48. A. So B. Otherwise C. However D. Moreover 49. A. climbed B. jumped C. saw D. reached 50. A. turned around B. broke down C. burst out D. spoke up 51. A. eyes B. face C. nose D. mouth 52. A. necessary B. possible C. important D. nice 53. A. taking B. operating C. leaving D. driving 54. A. but B. or C. and D. nor 55. A. award B. message C. gift D. lesson |