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体裁:夹叙夹议文 话题:人生态度 时间:15分钟
As my husband,Mark and I rode our bicycles on the tree-lined streets in our neighborhood this spring,we took great __1__ from the beauty and fragrance of the flowering trees and shrubs.We drew in deep breaths as we passed by the honeysuckle and lilac,and __2__ their sweet scents.
One particular street is lined with Bradford pears.The flowers __3__ in early spring and bring a magnificent burst of __4__.We made our route __5__ when the buds started to open in order to be surrounded by the canopy of __6__ that the street trees provided.Last week,for three consecutive(连续的) days,we biked that __7__.
On the fourth day,as we approached the street,I mentioned to Mark that we should __8__ again.
He said,“The flowers are __9__ and there is nothing to see.”
I turned to look down the street and saw a __10__ of white blossoms on the trees and said,“No,those trees are in full bloom!”
I was __11__ at what Mark said.How could he have seen the same trees as __12__ and past their prime flowering time,and I saw them in full bloom. __13__ our perceptions at that moment in time were amazingly __14__.
I can see no point in arguing or trying to __15__ Mark about his perceptions.Perhaps my view of life tends to lean towards __16__.Maybe because of my spinal cord injury and the life I have regained,I view things differently,as I see life full of __17__.
Spring is an ever __18__ season.One strong rainstorm or heavy wind removes the blossoms from the trees.The growing cycle that follows __19__ the new growth of leaves,followed by the emergence of fruit.Some people choose to spend their lives focusing on the faded flowers __20__ others see their lives flourishing with flowers.
【语篇导读】 本文是夹叙夹议的文章。作者和丈夫在春天骑车看花,丈夫看到的是一幅凋零的景象,