|
hand down, take ... for granted, not to mention, keep away from, relay ... to ..., take over, pick up, come about, put off, hold up |
Giving is the greatest kindness. Kindness is to the soulsunshine is to the crop. Winston Churchill once (observe) that "We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give." Through selfless service, volunteers are the glue that holds a community together. Many activities (volunteer) aid the elderly, the disabled and children. No one is lonely island in the sunshine of joyful giving.
Moreover, volunteering is a two-way street of giving and receiving. Sometimes we get (lock) into the "rat race" of life and the (certain) of success discourages us. However, volunteering can let us escape from the routine of life.
Given the significance of volunteerism, it's time we (roll) up our sleeves and extend a helping hand. In respect my own experience, I work as a volunteer at the local animal shelter,I continue taking care of my furry friends. I hope my efforts can inspire people around me to devote (they) to volunteerism and create a circle of virtue we need.
Zigfried, a little mouse, blew his breath on the frosty window of the farmhouse and rubbed it to see the outside. Still nobody came. Maybe today, he thought 1. It was only a few days before Christmas and he was watching for a miracle(奇迹).
This farmhouse had been2 too long. It needed a family. Zigfried's 3 made a noise. He realised that he hadn't eaten anything since yesterday. He jumped from the windowsill(窗台), grabbed a 4 from his home, and went next door to Farmer Mike's.
Farmer Mike's house had been a great place for the little mouse 5 the farmer married a wife who had a cat. Zigfried 6 when he thought of it. He looked around cautiously as he stole into the room where grain was stored and was quite 7 as he filled his bag with wheat. He was turning to leave when suddenly he felt a hot breath about his ear. His heart beat 8, and without thinking he started to run and luckily escaped the cat's paws(爪子).
The next afternoon Zigfried heard some good news: a 9 family would be moving into the farmhouse soon. Zigfried's granny would arrive on Christmas Eve to 10 with him. He hoped that the family would come before his granny came. Before long, a car came 11 the road leading to the house, with butter sandwiches, cheese and chocolate.
Zigfried's Christmas miracle did arrive!
The house came alive the next few days. Zigfried 12 every single hour of them. 13, the day before Christmas when he was drinking hot chocolate with a 14 smile at the door of his home, he heard the discussion of the children of the family about what they might get for Christmas. What? A cat? The 15 froze on his face; his mouth fell wide open. After a long while, he at last found his voice: "Hey! Whose Christmas miracle is this?"
