高三英语培优·名著阅读之心灵鸡汤精选 Christmas Presence 班级：_____学号：_____姓名：_____ 心灵鸡汤精选Christmas Presence 话题归类 阅读难度 词数 帮助他人 四星 879 【文章梗概】作者是一名护士，在圣诞平安夜这天要去医院值班，正感到心情低落，无法与家人共度节日的时候，在医院结识了一名叫George的男子，George不仅细心体贴地帮助医务工作者照料病人，还为大家讲笑话和愉悦气氛， 每个人都被他的“圣诞精神”所感染和感动。故事解开了George的身份之谜，原来在George的妻子去世以后，一直以圣诞志愿者的身份存在帮助他人。 We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give. ~Duane Hulse It was the night before Christmas, and all through the evening I reminisced, fondly reliving past Christmases spent with my family. As a second-year nursing student, just nineteen, this was to be my first Christmas away from home. Although I knew that someday I’d be working on Christmas, I never expected to feel this lonely. Secluded in my room, I yearned for the mouthwatering aromas of Mom’s freshly baked cookies, hot chocolate and love. The absence of the usual giggling, slamming doors and ringing telephones made the dormitory seem cold and empty. The unappetizing smell of disinfectant replaced my visions of cookies and cocoa. Standing in front of the mirror, I conversed with my reflection. “You wanted to be a nurse, didn’t you Well, you’re almost a nurse. Here’s your chance to find out what Christmas spirit really means.” Determined to make the best of it, I turned in early. “I’ll be home for Christmas. You can count on me. . . .” My faithful clock radio announced reveille as I slowly dragged myself out of a toasty-warm bed. I trudged across the snow-filled street and grabbed a quick breakfast in the cafeteria before reporting for duty on the medical-surgical unit. As I prepared to take vital signs on my first patient, I was startled by a robust voice that came from behind. “Merry Christmas to you. Want anything from the cafeteria I’m headed that way, Missy.” I took the stethoscope out of my ears and turned around. From the dimly lit room I could see a gigantic, roly-poly elderly gentleman with long, curly hair, all decked out in a bright-red plaid shirt tucked haphazardly into baggy, red trousers. The trousers appeared to be held up by only two wide, fire-engine red suspenders that had long since outlived their elasticity. The only thing missing was the beard. This Santa Claus facsimile was standing in the doorway waiting patiently for an answer to his query. Looking toward the bright hallway lights from the darkened room, I thought for a moment that I was dreaming. “No, thanks,” I responded. “I just came on duty. I’ll grab something at lunch.” Before disappearing down the hall he added, “Name’s George. Just let me know what I can do for you, Missy. I’ll be right back.” As I cared for my patients, George was right alongside. I watched him spread holiday cheer as he became a guest to the patients who had no visitors that day. When trays arrived, he knew who ... ...
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