From that day on he has inspired people to commit themselves to the best interests of others.
This is the time of year when we remember that God sent his only son 'to serve, not to be served'. He restored love and service to the centre of our lives in the person of Jesus Christ.
It is my prayer this Christmas Day that his example and teaching will continue to bring people together to give the best of themselves in the service of others.
I wish you all a very happy Christmas.? 1. Who most probably is the maker of this speech?
A. Queen of Great Britain. B. King of Great Britain. C. Prime Minister of Great Britain. D. Mayor of London. 2. What might be the main purpose of this speech?
A. To make a summary of what has been done in the past year. B. To offer congratulations on the arrival of Christmas. C. To hold an anniversary celebration of an event. D. To express respect for and loyalty to God.
3. Which of the following is not mentioned by the speaker?
A. Enthusiasm and Friendship. B. Dedication and effort. C. Sacrifice and service D. Civilization and peace. 4. Which of the following statements is true?
A. The speaker was too busy to attend the 2012 London Olympics. B. Volunteers played a key role in the success of the Diamond Jubilee. C. The speaker showed great respect for those still at work at Christmas.
D. The strength of Christmas story lies in the worship of Jesus Christ.
B
During her junior year of high school, Diane Ray’s teacher handed her a worksheet and instructed the 17-year-old to map out her future financial life. Ray pretended to buy a car, rent an apartment, and apply for a credit card. Then, she and her classmates played the ?stock market game?, investing the hypothetical（虚拟的） earnings from their hypothetical jobs in the market in the disastrous fall of 2008. ?Our pretend investments crashed,? Ray says, still frightened. ?We got to know how it felt to lose money.?
That pain of earning and losing money is a feeling that public schools
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