When I was a kid, my siblings（兄弟姐妹） and I used to have ice cream for dessert.
Every day, we would choose which ice cream flavor to have, whether to eat it in a cone or a
bowl. Then we would happily wolf down our treat(款待) as fast as we could.
Once, though, when I was probably about 10 0r 11, our grandpa came to visit. Grandpa
always had a unique view on things. On this particular occasion, my sister and I were
making bets as to who could finish their ice cream first. With a smile, Grandpa said, "Why
would you want to finish first? If you eat slowly, it will last longer. You should have a
competition to see who can finish last." Even now, I always try to taste my ice cream, but of
course this is about more than just dessert.
Too often, kids want to scramble（争夺） for more, whether it's more ice cream, more
toys, or more friends. This habit persists into our adult years, and we end up constantly
scrambling for more. We never develop the skill of appreciating what we have. If we learn
to recognize this pattern and change it, we can raise our kids a little differently, giving
them the tool of tasting their proverbial dessert, which could lead to a happier life for
them.
What my grandpa taught me that day was really that if you take the opportunity to
enjoy what's in front of you, the pleasure will last longer and be more rewarding than if you
rush through life always trying to get the next treat. It's a lesson that, I think, has made my
adult life happier, as well. These days, when I want something, I wait as long as I can
before I allow myself to have it. Then, when I finally get it, I make sure to treasure it as
long as possible, because I know that, no matter what it is, it will be gone all too soon.
24. The author's grandfather advised her sister and her to _ .
A. eat ice cream as slowly as possible B. stop eating ice cream
C. stop the competition between them D. learn something from their way of eating
25. Which of the following best describes the author's grandfather?
A. Wise. B. Humorous. C. Strict. D. Careful.
26. What advice does the author give us in the passage?
A. Keep longing for more. B. Value what you have.
C. Have a balanced diet. D. Save for the future.
27. We can infer from the last paragraph that author
A. longs for the days when they ate ice cream
B. doesn't like ice cream as much as before
C. benefits a lot from her grandfather's advice
D. just starts to understand her grandfather