1 . Christmas is a time for giving and receiving. However, is it ________ for close family and friends? Do we even spare a ________ for those in need? Our children receive so much throughout the year.
As parents we want our daughters to be ________ for what they have and to think of those who don’t. That’s why my husband and I want them to ________ the spirit of giving back from a very young age.
Through their school, the girls have a charity which they ________ . Every Tuesday they take two loaves of bread to the school food bank. Twice a year they donate ________ clothes, toys and books to shelters. They also volunteer on weekends. As my husband is a regular blood donor, the girls ________ to donate as well. Unfortunately they are too ________ as the start age is 16.
Children mirror the ________ of their parents and if you often reach out to others by giving generously, they will ________ . Christmas is the perfect time to teach them to give back to those less ________ .
Teaching the gift of giving back not only promotes personal growth, it also ________ them a sense of belonging and pride. It will create ________ that they are making a difference in someone else’s life no matter how small the ________ . It teaches them love, kindness, patience and so on. These ________ will help them carry it forward in their adult life.
1. A.clearly | B.equally | C.merely | D.finally |
2. A.tip | B.holiday | C.reward | D.thought |
3. A.ready | B.grateful | C.qualified | D.responsible |
4. A.learn about | B.stand for | C.hold back | D.point out |
5. A.ignore | B.encourage | C.remember | D.support |
6. A.colorful | B.unwanted | C.expensive | D.unimportant |
7. A.hesitate | B.afford | C.wish | D.agree |
8. A.young | B.eager | C.concerned | D.terrified |
9. A.opinions | B.intentions | C.achievements | D.actions |
10. A.believe | B.explore | C.follow | D.improve |
11. A.ambitious | B.fortunate | C.successful | D.independent |
12. A.gives | B.spares | C.costs | D.promises |
13. A.relaxation | B.motivation | C.satisfaction | D.appreciation |
14. A.progress | B.distinction | C.determination | D.contribution |
15. A.comments | B.virtues | C.standards | D.profits |