Sometimes the people who are noticed the least can do the most to lift us up. On Thanksgiving 41 , I took part in a local running activity. It was barely above freezing that morning so every runner was walking or jumping around trying to stay 42 . On the side of the road was a(n) 43 man and as usual, most people pretended not to 44 him. I went over and talked with him for a few minutes 45 the race. He told me that he was a veteran (老兵) and had hoped he might be able to do some work to 46 a few dollars for a Thanksgiving dinner. It was time for the race so I told him I'd like to talk to him 47 . I thought about this man during most of the 48 . He hadn't asked me for anything, 49 I wanted to do something for him. However, I only had a couple of dollars, certainly not 50 for a Thanksgiving dinner for the man. After the race I went back and talked to him, which got me several 51 looks from other runners. During our conversation I offered him the 52 I had. He didn't want to accept it but I 53 . Then he said something that I didn't 54 . He said, “This has been so nice. Thank you. I haven't really 55 anybody in a real long time.” “Wow,” I thought. “This man is 56 me for just talking to him.” After I said goodbye, I asked other 57 if they had a couple of dollars for a homeless veteran who just 58 to buy a hot Thanksgiving dinner. I think he ended up getting enough for a good 59 that night. From him, I learned how to smile through the rough times and I was 60 not to take for granted the many blessings I have. 41. A. morning B. noon C. afternoon D. evening 42. A. active B. calm C. healthy D. warm 43. A. old B. ugly C. homeless D. hopeless 44. A. recognize B. see C. find D. observe 45. A. before B. after C. about D. despite 46. A. borrow B. earn C. spare D. raise 47. A. at last B. as usual C. for ever D. once again 48. A. practice B. conversation C. race D. work 49. A. so B. or C. and D. but 50. A. normal B. enough C. necessary D. suitable 51. A. anxious B. strange C. guilty D. serious 52. A. gift B. opportunity C. cash D. suggestion 53. A. insisted B. agreed C. hesitated D. regretted 54. A. doubt B. expect C. admit D. allow 55. A. talked to B. cared about C. turned to D. worried about 56. A. punishing B. forgiving C. thanking D. blaming 57. A. organizers B. walkers C. jumpers D. runners 58. A. wanted B. decided C. stopped D. remembered 59. A. present B. dinner C. sleep D. rest 60. A. demanded B. encouraged C. reminded D. persuaded
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