Have you ever simply wanted to give without expecting anything in return? It’s 21 t o do. Most look for a reward in some way. I know I did, most of the time, but then a TV program of “Oprah” inspired me. She gave everyone in the audience $1,000 to spend on a complete__ 22 __, accompanied by a video camera to ___ 23 __ what they did with the money. Two sisters from Georgia 24 from the crowd in my mind---they put their money together to give to “My sister’s House”, a 25 that helps battered(受虐的) women and children. Not only did they 26 t heir money, but they told everyone in their town about the organization. It was amazing that people were crazy to ring and 27 money, baby clothing, and more. This story made me realize how often I expect things from others and how 28 I give things in return. I don’t have a thousand dollars to spend on a stranger, but I do have a heart that is full of love and generosity. I now hold doors open for others and 29 at people I don’t know, because a smile is contagious(有感染力的) and I try to bring as much happiness as I can into others’ lives. It’s difficult, but I feel it is really ___ 30 __. 21. A. hard B. easy C. simple D. hardly 22. A. countrymen B. stranger C. acquaintance D. friend 23. A. show B. record C. learn D. praise 24. A. stood up B. stood out C. stood by D. stood for 25. A. room B. house C. village D. shelter 26. A. spend B. divide C. combine D. separate 27. A. give B. bring C. donate D. take 28. A. often B. really C. simply D. rarely 29. A. sing B. cry C. smile D. laugh 30. A. rewarding B. awarding C. expecting D. giving