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1、They say that blood is thicker than water, that our relatives are more important to us than others. Everyone was so kind to the old lady on her birthday. Surely her daughter would make an even bigger effort to please her? At 18, the age of majority, one becomes an adult. Usually the family has a big
2、 party for the new adult and a major presentan expensive watch or a caris given to him or her.Any birthday past 70 is celebrated in a special way by family members just because the birthday person is getting old and may die before another birthday comes around.100 is generally regarded as an unusual
3、 occasion because few people reach it. The centenarian may even receive a telegram or a letter of congratulations from the president. Again the family may hold a party attended by relatives and surviving friends as well. Among other things the centenarian takes delight in counting great grandchildre
4、n and grandchildren at the party. The old lady was excited about her 80th birthday, but her excitement turned out to be a great disappointment due to a birthday card and a cheque from her daughter.(30)her expectations: She got up early to be ready for the post. Today she was sure there would be some
5、thing. Even if Myra did not come, she would send a present. She would enjoy her day. What would she like?.so many lovely things. She stood by the window, watching.her excitement: She had put on her best dress. Two spots of color brightened her cheeks. She was excited like a child. Her heart beat fas
6、t. Birthday is a time for fun and celebration. 80th is a special birthday; not everyone has the luck to celebrate it. The birthday person likes to be surrounded by family members and relatives.reasons for her excitement:her disappointment: a card with the printed Happy Birthday a chequeA cheque is i
7、mpersonal. The daughter did not take time to consider her mothers favorite color or her favorite things. She did not consider her mothers psychological need on this day. She was so insensitive to her possible reaction to a present. The card plus cheque symbolizes obligation but with no sincere feeli
8、ngs.who to blame: Myra seldom writes to her mom. She left in a hurry after attending Enids funeral. She visited her mom three times in two years. She didnt spare time to select a present for her moms 80th birthday.distant It is ironic that Myra received an award for her work for the aged and yet tre
9、ated her mother so shamefully. What she did was intended to help her husband get promoted instead of showing real concern for old people. Did Myra deserve it?Buy yourself something nice with the cheque, Myra & Harold My plan to celebrate my moms 50th birthday:There is no friendship, no love, like that of the parent for the child. -Henry Ward BeecherTo love our parents is the first law of nature. - Valevius Maximus
