1 . In one’s lifetime, especially during adolescence when mental maturity is yet to be achieved, everyone is likely to make some foolish mistakes that will be remembered for a lifetime. The way parents _________ these situations often directly determines the value attributed to these mistakes.
When I was ten years old, I got really angry one day and ended up breaking my favorite pen. Instead of scolding me, my parents chose a different _________. They quietly kept the broken pen and used it as a silent reminder of my mistake. Every time I saw that _________ pen, it served as a gentle yet _________ lesson.
In the beginning, I couldn’t understand why they didn’t yell at me or punish me _________. However, as days went by, the broken pen became a symbol of my _________ actions. It made me reflect on my behavior and the consequences of letting anger _________ me.
The silence from my parents _________ louder than words ever could. It wasn’t about the pen itself, but rather the lesson it represented. I realized that patience and self-control were _________ qualities to cultivate. Instead of reacting impulsively (冲动的), I learned to take a step back and __________ before acting.
Time __________, I eventually became a more patient and thoughtful person. The broken pen, once a source of __________, became a catalyst (催化剂) for positive change in my behavior. My parents’ quiet discipline __________ me a valuable lesson about the power of reflection and the importance of learning from my mistakes. This experience __________ me into a better person, reminding me that sometimes, the most profound lesson come in the form of silent __________.
1. A.put off | B.give in | C.lead to | D.deal with |
2. A.approach | B.career | C.punishment | D.expectation |
3. A.unique | B.expensive | C.damaged | D.magic |
4. A.practical | B.powerful | C.well-organized | D.challenging |
5. A.directly | B.gently | C.quietly | D.openly |
6. A.secretly-promoted | B.newly-invented | C.highly-recommended | D.ill-considered |
7. A.catch up with | B.in terms of | C.take control of | D.team up with |
8. A.whispered | B.spoke | C.shouted | D.remained |
9. A.essential | B.rough | C.average | D.satisfactory |
10. A.reflect | B.fight | C.scream | D.dream |
11. A.freezes | B.flies | C.talks | D.cures |
12. A.happiness | B.imagination | C.regret | D.creativeness |
13. A.planed | B.bought | C.set | D.taught |
14. A.drew | B.compared | C.terrified | D.shaped |
15. A.pens | B.consequences | C.parents | D.people |