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ring us up. In the gift bag was a cassette of favourite Christmas music. We thought that it was a very clever gift, and it touched our hearts. We listened to the songs one by one, and the spirit of Christmas began to warm our hearts. Then we received one gift for each day until Christmas. We were interested in what would possibly e next. Each year since then, as we decorate our Christmas tree, we place on it the gifts we received that Christmas. We never found out who it was. 1. The photos for Santa and Matthew became precious because ________. A. Matthew died in an accident B. Santa would not e again C. Matthew is the youngest son D. the writer loved Matthew more than others 2. We can infer that Matthew________. A. was a lazy boy B. loved Santa very much C. was not healthy before he died D. liked taking pictures 3. The underlined word “anonymous” means“________”. A. with the name unknown B. with a heart open C. silent D. thankful 4. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. The gifts made the writer sad for her son. B. The gifts made it less hard for the writer to get through Christmas. C. The writer was in deep sorrow when receiving the gifts. D. Matthew died on the Christmas Day in 1988. B People e into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. When you figure out which one it is, you will know what to do for each person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expected. They have e to help you through a difficulty, to provide you with advice and support. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrong doing on your part, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. Sometimes they die. Sometimes they walk away. What we must realize is that our need has been met, and their work is done. And now it is time to move on. When people e into your life for a SEASON, it is because your turn has e to share, grow, or learn. They bring you an experience of peace, or make you laugh. They may teach you something you have never done. They usually give you lots of joy. Believe it! It is real! But, only for a season. LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons。s the mat