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She reaches for the paper bag. “But now I know you’ll have something to eat. And you need to eat, okay? You have to keep your strength up.”
Sighing, I take the bag. I know this peanut butter and jelly sandwich won’t be eaten, not any more than the one yesterday or the day before. And even if I do eat it, I’ll just throw it up later.
“Honey, have you thought about what I said the other day?” she asks. I remain silent.
“Sweetheart, you can’t hide the secret forever. Eventually you’re going to miss school and people will start asking questions.”
“Mom, I have two months left of high school. I can make it till then. I’m class president. I was voted ‘Most popular’, ‘Best smile’ and ‘Most likely to succeed’. I’m the girl who’s got it all together. People don’t want to know that the girl w ho’s got it all together doesn’t have it all together. People don’t want to know that girl is to be parted!”
“Honey, don’t say that. You’re not. . .”
“Yes, I am. You heard Dr. Morrison. I have maybe a year left. But that means I can graduate and then never see those people again. I’ ll depart and they’ll feel sorry for me, but at least I won’t have to tolerate their pity.”
“But. . .” she tries to interrupt.
“Mom, listen to me. I don’t want to be the girl everyone looks at and whispers, ‘Look at her. Poor thing. She has cancer. ’I can’t handle that. I want to be normal. Just for these last two months.”
“Okay,” she whispers. “Okay. Just remember, it’s okay if you don’t have it all together. Sometimes things just fall apart and there’s nothing we can do.”
“Thanks, Mom.” I grab my bag and lunch and kiss her on the check. “①”
“②” she replies. This exchange, once taken for granted, is now a vital part of every morning, every afternoon, and every night. Three little words, followed by four more, have come to mean more than an entire conversation. They bridge all gaps and disagreements, because we both know there is now a restricted number left.
Keys in hand, I open the door and blink(眨眼)in the early morning sun. Perfect. 65. The underlined word “half-heartedly” implies .
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A. the mom is worried about her daughter’s mood B. the mom believes her daughter slept well last night C. the mom is too busy doing her housework a that time
D. the mom knows there is no improvement in her daughter’s health 66. Why doesn’t the girl want to eat the food Mom packs for her lunch? A. Because she doesn’t like the smell of the food. B. Because she is on a diet to lose some weight. C. Because she’s tired of the same food every day. D. Because eating the food makes her sick. 67. What is the main reason the girl keeps her secret? A. She doesn’t want to die so soon. B. She doesn’t want her mom to be sad. C. She doesn’t want people to have pity on her. D. She doesn’t want to lose her popularity at school. 68. Which of the following words can best describe the girl? A. Considerate and positive. B. Optimistic but mean. C. Considerate but stubborn. D. Optimistic and dependent.
69. What sentences can be appropriate for ① and ② ? A. “See you, Mom.” ; “Have a good day. ” B. “Take care, Mom.”; “You too, my angel.” C. “I love you.” ; “I love you, too.” D. “I’ll miss you.”; “I’ll miss you, too.” 70. What is the best title for the passage? A. NORMAL B. PERFECT C. HOPEFUL
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D. HEALTHY
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Sorry seems to be the hardest word. So sang Elton John on one of his biggest 1970s hits—but not every public figure seems to find it so tough to let out that powerful five-letter word.
In recent months varieties of public figures, from politicians, to Hollywood actors and YouTube stars have all publicly expressed regrets.
But with floods of regrets on the airwaves, just how can we tell a forced apology from a heartfelt expression?
In its purest form, saying sorry should be an “act of regrets, a realization that something you have said or done has hurt someone and you want to repair it”, says psychologist Geraldine Joaquim.
Made early, a sincere apology can be hugely beneficial and can “relieve the tension and takes the wind out of an accuser’s sails”, she says.
A need to say sorry can arise in someone’s public life and equally at home with their family and friends but, whatever the environment, how well it is received depends on how personalized it feels.
From businesses, governments and organizations, a scripted response will fail to resonate(引起共鸣) as it will not convey empathy (同理心) and sympathy.
Whether online or in person, the timing and choice of language in an apology are decisive factors. “It is important to show that you understand and sympathize,” says Martin Stone, of PR agency Tank, “It is vital that any business or individual making an apology understands the focus—is it sorry for the way it’s acted or is it sorry that the complainant feels the way they do?”
Performed apologies always have a sense of being “acted out”, and are often accompanied by too many theatrical gestures. If sincere, the person making the apology will be looking for listening clues to see if they are being understood, such as eye contact and facial expressions. They will provide “humbling (谦卑的) signals”, such as a lowered head, to indicate regrets.
It is also important to avoid irresponsible statements or promises that can’t be kept. “Don’t say that
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you’ll ensure that this will not happen again if you’re not confident it won’t. It could come back to bite you,” Stone explains.
Equally, the use of “but” can hugely change the tone of an apology.
As Stone points out. “I’m sorry but. . . It sounds like you are making excuses and aren’t actually taking any form of responsibility. It may be three letters but it can instantly make an apology seem hollow.”
passage outline Detailed information Does sorry seem to be For some, it seems to be a 71 nut to crack while for others, it is just a piece the most difficult word? of cake. ? There being a storm of regrets on the airwaves, it is hard to make a 72 between a sincere apology or a forced one. ? In its purest form, apology means offering regrets, which can be hugely beneficial if 73 early. Is it a heartfelt apology? ? A scripted apology from business, governments and organizations doesn't resonate, thus being 74 to convey empathy and sympathy. ? Whatever the environment is, the 75 to which an apology is received depends on how personalized it feels. ? 76 you say sorry is one decisive factor. The earlier you say sorry, the sooner the complainant will feel it. ? The choice of your 77 language is the other decisive factor. You’re How can we make a heartfelt apology? not 78 out the apology. You should provide humbling signals to indicate regrets. ? Be 79 for the statements or promises you make. Don't say anything that can't be kept. ? Never find 80 for your wrong behaviors with “but”.
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