1. (2022九下·吉林月考) 从方框中选择正确选项。完成短文。其中有两个选项是多余的。

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Henry is going through a very hard time. His has just passed away. He feels that life without her is pointless. For months, Henry sits in his house, doing . His family try to encourage him to do new things and life, but they're not successful.

Henry's neighbor, an old woman Lisa, sees him from her yard one day. She has not seen him outside in days! She asks him to come to the fence next to her house.

"Hello, Henry! Just look at this fence. It is falling apart. You are a strong man. Can you help me fix this fence?" Lisa asks.

Henry is angry inside. He is the who needs help right now. He thinks the old lady is being kind of rude. But she is too old to fix the fence herself, so he agrees.

Henry works on the fence for days. Lisa brings him lemonade while he works. When he finishes, she thanks him. Henry smiles the first time in months.

"What a wonderful job! Could you please paint it for me?" Lisa says to him.

Henry cannot believe she is asking for more help. Doesn't she know sad he is? But because he respects her, he agrees again. He works painting the fence in the hot sun, but Lisa's lemonade and encouragement are helpful. As their neighbors pass by, they all tell Henry what a beautiful job he has done. Henry feels very happy.

Henry no longer feels that life is pointless. He finally realizes that Lisa wasn't being rude. She knows staying busy can help us forget our sadness. He helped her, but she saved him.