Be Thankful
Be thankful when you don’t already have everything you want.
If you did, what would there be to look forward to?
Be thankful when you don’t know something,
for it gives you the chance to learn.
Be thankful for the difficult times
During those times you grow.
Be thankful for each new challenge(挑战) ,
because it will build your strength(意志) and character(品格).
Be thankful for your mistakes.
They will teach you important lessons
Be thankful when you’re tired,
because it means you’ve made a difference.
It’s easy to be thankful for the good things
A life of rich fulfillment(满足) comes to those
who are also thankful for the setbacks(挫折).
Gratitude(感激) can turn a negative into a positive.
Find a way to be thankful for your troubles,
and they can become your blessings.
小题1:According to the poem, ________ make us grow.
A．difficult times
B．good things
C．challenges
D．blessings小题2:We should thank for new challenges because they will _________.
A．give you the chance to learn
B．build your strength and character
C．teach you important lessons
D．make your life different小题3:_________ can turn a negative into a positive.
A．Troubles
B．Gratitude
C．Mistakes
D．Chances小题4:The underlined word “blessings” probably means “_________” in Chinese.
A．幸事
B．烦恼
C．困境
D．霉运小题5:The writer thinks that we should learn to be _________.
A．thankful
B．helpful
C．important
D．negative