A 17-year-old girl was heading abroad, with her close relatives sending her off at the airport. She had six suitcases. All the relatives were 1to see such a young child carry the heavy luggage alone. But they knew she would have to2 it all by herself when transferring in California to New York, so it was better for her to get used to it now.
For her worried parents, the two-hour wait seemed endless. They were extremely careful about their words3a single question might induce (引起)tears. The mother kept silent while the father4small talks with his daughter now and then.
“Have you forgotten anything?”
“No, Daddy, why don't you trust my ability to 5 to a new life?”
A 17-year-old who speaks fluent English is much like a horse galloping out of the gate during a race. They think everyone will stand up and clap for them. This child didn't even 6 when passing the boarding gate.
The father repeated, “She is 7 of cutting her own hair, so what do you have to worry about?”
Just then, the mother suddenly ran 8the French window of the lounge (候机室). She wanted to be closer to see her child board the plane and 9 catch a final glance of her daughter. As expected, the girl 10 when boarding. She even walked down several steps and looked in the 11of the lounge. The mother 12 desperately knocked at the reflection glass curtain wall and almost drew the security guards attention. The seemingly hard-hearted child dashed into the cabin and disappeared from sight.
Two minutes later, the father received a 13 from his daughter. He read it to all the family members, 4iDear mommy and daddy, although I am faced with 14 and possible difficulties, I have learned how to wash, cook，etc.; I've also cut your hair,15 awkwardly. I will cope with all the 16difficulties with my skills. Please send me a happy face, I need 17but encouragement.”
Before a child sets out on her own, ail the family members suffer from this spiritual separation. The process is hard and 18, However,19 ， this day will come. When it comes, try your best to 20 and don't cry.
