Recently I overheard a father and daughter in their last moments together at the airport.

Recently I overheard a father and daughter in their last moments together at the airport. The airline had announced her departure and standing near the security gatethey hugged and he said,“I love you. I wish you enough

She in turn said,“Dadour life together has been more than enough. Your love is a11 I ever needed. I wish you enoughtooDad. They kissed and she left

He walked over toward the window where I was seated Standing there I could see he wanted and needed to cry. I tried not to disturb his privacy, but he welcomed me in by asking,Did you ever say good―bye to someone knowing it would be forever?’’

YesI have. I repliedForgive me for asking, but why is this a forever good-bye?”“I’m  old and she lives much too far away I have challenges aheadand the reality isthe next trip back will be for my funeral. He said.

When you were saying good-bye 1 heard you say,1 wish you enough. ‘m ay I ask what that means?”

He began to smile. Thats a wish that has been handed down for many generations within my family. My parents used to say it to everyone.

He paused for a momentlooking up as if trying to remember it in detailand then he smiled even moreWhen we saidI wish you enough’,we were wanting the other person to have a life filled with just enough good things to sustain(使…持续)them. ,,He continued and then turning toward me be shared the following

I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright

I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun more.

I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive.

I wish you enough pain so that the smallest joys in life appear much bigger.

I wish you enough gain to satisfy your wanting.

I wish you enough loss to appreciate a11 that you possess

I wish you enough ‘Hellos’ to get you enough the final ‘Good―byes’”

Then he walked away.

I WISH YOU ENOUGH !

56. The father at the airport to         .

A. see his daughter off                      B. welcome his daughter home

C. meet his daughter and the author    D. share the touching poem with the author

57. It can be inferred that        .

A. it was not convenient for the father and daughter to see each other face to face

B. the daughter was eager to leave his father

C. the daughter was looking forward to her father’s funeral

D. the daughter did not care about his father at all

58. What is probably the authors feeling after hearing the fathers words explaining the meaning 1 wish you enough”?

A. Satisfied               B. Interested                  C. Moved             D. Curious

59. Which is probably the best title of this story?

A. Enough is Enough      B. Father and Daughter

C. I Wish You Enough    D. You Can Never Be Happy Enough

答案

AACC

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