伟大人物 MondayPresident Abraham Lincoln often visited hospitals to talk with wounded 1 during the Civil War.Once, doctors 2 a young soldier who was near death and Lincoln went over to his bedside.“Is there anything I can do for you?” asked the President.The soldier 3 didnt recognize Lincoln, and with some 4 he was able to whisper, “Would you please write a letter to my mother?”A pen and paper were 5 and the President carefully began 6 what the young man was able to say:“My dearest mother, I was badly hurt while doing my duty. Im afraid Im not going to 7. Dont grieve too much for me, please. Kiss Mary and John for me. May God bless you and father.”The soldier was too 8 to continue, so Lincoln signed the letter for him and 9, “Written for your son by Abraham Lincoln.”The young man asked to see the note and was 10 when he discovered who had written it. “Are you really the President?” he asked. “Yes, I am,” Lincoln replied quietly. Then he asked if there was anything else he could do. “Would you please 11 my hand?” the soldier asked. “It will help to see me through to the end.”In the hushed room, the tall gaunt President took the boys hand in his and spoke warm words of 12 until death came.
grievev. 感到悲痛,悲伤:grieve over the death of sb. 为某人的去世而悲伤 see sb. through帮助某人渡过(难关等):She had a lot of difficulties, but her family saw her through. 她有一大堆困难,但家人帮她渡过了难关。 hushedadj. 寂静的,安静的:In the hushed, packed hall she stood up to speak. 在座无虚席、鸦雀无声的大厅里,她站起来讲话。 gauntadj. 瘦的,骨瘦如柴的:He had gaunt cheeks and hollow eyes after his long illness. 他久病之后,面庞瘦削,双眼下陷。
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