During my second year ofthe nursing school, our teacher gave us a test. I was a hardworking student andI did1 inall the subjects. I finished the2 successfully and easily until(直到)I readthe last one:"What is the first name of the womanwho3the school?"
What a4question!I saw the cleaning woman almost every day.5how would I know her name? I had never6her before(以前). Infact, I had never even thought about talking to7.I handed in my paper, leaving the last question empty(空着的), so did my8.
Just before class ended, one student asked if the9 question would influence(影响)our test grades(成绩). "Of course, "said the teacher, "In your life, you will10 many people. All people and11 are special. They deserve(应得到)your attention and care, even if(即使)all you do is to smile and to say12to them. "
I've never forgotten that13 . That was the most14 lesson of my life. I also learned her15.She was Dorothy Smith.