As he got closer he called out, “Good morning! What are you doing?”

　　The young man paused, looked up and replied, “Throwing starfish in the ocean.” “I guess I should have asked, why are you throwing starfish in the ocean?” “The sun is up and the tide is going out, And if I don’t throw them in they’ll die.”

　　“But, young man, don’t you realize that there are miles and miles of beach and starfish all along it. You can’t possibly make a difference!”

　　The young man listened politely, then he bent down, picked another starfish and threw it into the sea, past the breaking waves and said, “It made a difference for that one.”

　　There is something very special in each and every one of us. We have all been gifted with the ability to make a difference. And if we can know that gift, we will gain through the strength of our visions the power to shape the future.

　　We must each find our starfish. And if we throw our starfish wisely and well, the world will be better.

　　1. One day, the wise man saw the young man

　　A. Dancing along the beach

　　B. Walking with a dancer

　　C. picking up starfish for sale

　　D. trying to save as many starfish as possible

　　2. Near the end of the passage, “something very special” refers to

　　A. the gifts from friends

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