The sun shines brightly as I leave school, get into my car, and head for Bradley Hospital. This year, as a senior at Seekonk High School, I have been given the opportunity to leave the usual classroom setting once a week to volunteer.
I
21 to spend this valuable time working with mentally disabled children at Bradley Children’s Hospital. I work
22 a teacher in the outpatient/pre-school section, in a classroom with two children— a classroom very different from
23 I have ever known. The difference of this classroom is
24 the children have been diagnosed with a mental disease. One child is
autistic and non-verbal（自闭和不说话的）, using supportive
25 . The other has a condition called PDD (one step above autism), and is
26 non-verbal. Both children require strong
27 and a lot of attention. This combination creates an atmosphere which is both demanding and sympathetic.
My
28 in the classroom is not only to help the teacher, but to become part of the children’s
29 experience. I work one-on-one completing academics with a student.
30 , we work as a group on such activities as cooking, artwork, abstract reasoning. Everyday activities, which may be taken for granted by others,
31 a lot of strength from the children. This has opened my eyes vastly.
One of the
32 reasons why I volunteer to take the work is that I desire to help those who are less
33 . However, it has also helped me to realize my competence. I now know that I have the
34 to work with the disabled. I have lost my fear, and I
35 myself a lot more.
It is true that my work is very
36 ; there are many days that I
37 Bradley exhausted emotionally and physically. There have been times when I have left on the edge of tears
38 . But pity doesn’t heal, love does. And I have grown to love these children in my own way,
39 I see them only once a week. This experience has been both rewarding and satisfying. I’ve learned also that I do have the ability to make a difference in their lives, no matter how small it may be. One smile makes it all
40 .
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| 小题2: | | A．for | B．on | C．alongside | D．besides |
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| 小题3: | | A．it | B．one | C．the other | D．which |
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| 小题4: | | A．that | B．what | C．whether | D．how |
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| 小题5: | | A．transportation | B．communication | C．application | D．direction |
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| 小题6: | | A．simply | B．completely | C．frequently | D．naturally |
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| 小题7: | | A．treatment | B．commitment | C．motivation | D．sympathy |
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| 小题8: | | A．choice | B．wish | C．decision | D．role |
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| 小题9: | | A．agricultural | B．professional | C．technological | D．educational |
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| 小题10: | | A．Additionally | B．Finally | C．Eventually | D．Gradually |
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| 小题11: | | A．get back | B．build up | C．call for | D．pick out |
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| 小题12: | | A．chief | B．legal | C．awkward | D．vital |
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| 小题13: | | A．unforgettable | B．fortunate | C．hopeless | D．active |
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| 小题14: | | A．honor | B．opportunity | C．courage | D．ability |
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| 小题15: | | A．believe in | B．laugh at | C．worry about | D．care for |
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| 小题16: | | A．depressing | B．challenging | C．inspiring | D．relaxing |
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| 小题17: | | A．approach | B．visit | C．leave | D．desert |
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| 小题18: | | A．as well | B．so far | C．in time | D．at all |
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| 小题19: | | A．if only | B．even though | C．now that | D．in case |
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| 小题20: | | A．amusing | B．enjoyable | C．costly | D．worthwhile |
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