河北省武邑中学2016届高考英语一轮复习单元检测：30_高考复习指南

河北省武邑中学2016届高考英语一轮复习单元检测：30

　　Waiting for the airplane to take off, I was happy to get a seat by myself. Just then, an airline hostess 21 me and asked, “Would you mind changing your seat? A couple would like to sit together.” The only other 22 seat was next to a woman 23 both arms in casts(石膏), a black-and-blue face, and a depressed emotion. “ 24 am I going to sit there” was my immediate thought. 25 then a deeper, quieter voice spoke, “Opportunity.” Finally I took my new seat and discovered that Kathy had been in an auto accident, and she was on her way for 26 . When the snack of nuts and juice arrived, 27 did not take me long to realize that Kathy would not be able to 28 herself. I considered offering to feed her but 29 , as it seemed too close and familiar a service to offer to a stranger. But then I decided that Kathy’s need was more important than my 30 . I offered to help her eat, and although she was uncomfortable about 31 it, she did. The experience was pleasant, and she and I 32 close in a short period of time. 33 the end of the five-hour trip, my heart was fully 34 , and the time was 35 better spent than if I had just sat by myself. I was very glad I had reached beyond my comfort zone to sit next to Kathy and feed her. 36 sometimes flows beyond human borders and dissolves the fears 37 keep us separate. When we stretch to serve another, we grow to live in a larger, more 38 world. Help me move 39 the small self so I can connect with the hearts of others. When I give love to another, I 40 my own soul.