1 . Just as we take care of our friends and families, our homes and Mother Earth take care of us. Our homes give us a place of shelter that ________ between us and the rest of the world. The earth is a(n) _________ giver of life and the keeper of our physical and spiritual needs. Her rich ________ bring us up, give us air, and offer us cooling shade. Her waters ________ our thirst. Yet it is easy to take both of these wonderful _________ for granted. ________ the thanks you feel toward your home and Mother Earth for the gifts each ________ you. It can help you stay ________ of where many of the gifts in your life come from. Each time you give thanks, you’ll be ________ of the importance of caring for your home and for Mother Earth. There is a simple and beautiful _________ you can find to show your thanks. Begin by finding a ________ place where you can be alone. Sit comfortably and breathe deeply ________ you feel relaxed and then read the following out loud:
“Thank you, home, for allowing me to live ________ your walls. Thank you for allowing me to stay strong and ________ me. Thank you, Mother Earth, for the land I ________ on and farm. Thank you, plants, minerals (矿物质), and animals on the land for allowing me to ________ your beauty and your amazement of life, and for the ________ of living with all of you on this earth. Thank you for the wisdom and ________ you bring to us.”
You can do so as often as you like and anytime you feel particularly thankful for the many gifts that you have ________. Each time you do this, you’ll strengthen your connection with all that _________ and supports you.
1. A.bend | B.handle | C.react | D.stand |
2. A.unselfish | B.skillful | C.cheerful | D.amazing |
3. A.animals | B.oceans | C.plants | D.waters |
4. A.promote | B.show | C.influence | D.satisfy |
5. A.sources | B.memories | C.power | D.strength |
6. A.Express | B.Accept | C.Ban | D.Deserve |
7. A.attacks | B.attracts | C.appreciates | D.provides |
8. A.fond | B.aware | C.informed | D.confident |
9. A.accused | B.robbed | C.warned | D.reminded |
10. 11. A.safe | B.dull | C.quiet | D.public |
12. A.though | B.because | C.unless | D.until |
13. A.beside | B.beyond | C.within | D.in |
14. A.admitting | B.supporting | C.challenging | D.surviving |
15. A.live | B.call | C.focus | D.feed |
16. A.examine | B.explain | C.experience | D.describe |
17. A.adventure | B.wisdom | C.loss | D.honor |
18. A.anger | B.worry | C.joy | D.desire |
19. A.brought | B.purchased | C.exchanged | D.received |
20. A.shocks | B.monitors | C.protects | D.follows |