Each day I took the same route to work and passed by a security guard (保安）. 1greeted every

Each day I took the same route to work and passed by a security guard (保安）.  1  greeted everyone walking by and made small talk with many of the passers-by and wishing them well. His simple “hello” made people feel   2 . His cheerful smile became a part of my day. When he was absent, many people noticed it, and I felt a little bit empty.
The first few times, I didn’t say hello back to him when he greeted me. I was   3  in my own world. On Monday the security guard asked me:“How was your weekend?” I told him about my visit to California, to see my mother, who had colon cancer. I  4 how I visited her each month. “The time with my mother is so precious(珍贵的),   5  I know that each time may be the last.”
He listened like a close friend I’d known for years. He felt my   6 and my love. He shared how he had lost his father to cancer two years before. He said, “I understand what you are going through. My father passed away while I was serving in Germany. Because of some reasons I was unable to fly back in time. I was unable to say goodbye to him. I wish I could have been with him, given him a hug, and told him I loved him. You are really lucky to have the gift of   7 .”
As I walked away, I realized I did not even know his name. The following day, on my way to work, I said: “After we spent all that time   8 yesterday, I still don’t know your name.” He answered, “Gary.” I responded back, “I’m Deborah.”
After that, we talked and shared stories about our weekends, dreams and families.
Later, Gary got   9  a new job and moved away. It’s been several years since I last spoke to him, yet the memory feels like yesterday. Gary reached out to me,   10  me and made my morning the best part of the day. I experienced the beauty of friendship and love.
In the business of life, we often forget to wish a stranger hello although how easy it is, and how great and lasting a   11  it can make. When you say hello to a stranger you bee like a pebble(鹅卵石) thrown into a pond. With each ripple (波纹）you create, you spread love that continues to   12 . Make a point of saying hello to a stranger today. You will give the gift that keeps on giving.
【小题1】A．She B．TheyC．HeD．I【小题2】A．nervousB．funnyC．specialD．surprised【小题3】A．lostB．leftC．missedD．dropped【小题4】A．wonderedB．sharedC．realizedD．found【小题5】A．becauseB．soC．andD．but【小题6】A．weaknessB．illnessC．sorrinessD．sadness【小题7】A．godB．timeC．natureD．friendship【小题8】A．thinkingB．callingC．cryingD．talking【小题9】A．offeredB．affordedC．invitedD．chosen【小题10】A．movedB．touchedC．toldD． helped【小题11】A．progressB．senseC．troubleD．difference【小题12】A．receiveB．sendC．giveD．createC