B The hostess was to have a party and entertain guests at home. She busied herself so early in the morning, cleaning the house. She was so tired ____26___ she felt pain in her waist and on the back. Drops of sweat fell from her forehead. She did not finish cleaning the house _____27____ dusk. _____28_____(look) at the clean and tidy drawing room, she released a sigh with a smile on her face. The guests were coming! Entering the drawing room, they_____29_____(attract) by the fresh flowers. Surprisingly pleased, they cheered in praise, "Oh, what beautiful flowers!" "How colorful and fragrant!" "Just a look at it, and life is full of pleasure!" Then they went on to express their thanks ____30_____ the hostess for her _____31_____(delicate) arranged flowers. With an embarrassed smile, the hostess said," I am glad you like it. Thank you for your praise. I was ___32_____ bit surprised about it. I _____33_____ make detailed arrangement for your honor. I was busy the whole day cleaning and mopping. As to the flowers in the vase, it is a piece of cake. I did it by just lifting my hand. Now you are ______34______(aware) of my hard work and praise _____35____highly for my easiest effort. It is beyond my expectation." |