阅读理解
In a small room, Jenny was lying in bed waiting for
an operation (手术), nervous and worried. To her surprise, a
new patient was sent into the room. After a kind
greeting (打招呼), they began to talk. The 80-year-old
newcomer was named Susan. She had two children. Her son was boss of
a big company and her daughter worked in a TV station. As her children
were too busy to take care of Susan, she lived in an old people's home. Susan was proud of
her children who had wonderful jobs and made a lot of money. Jenny really
envied (羡慕)Susan. Compared with Susan, Jenny was nothing but an
ordinary (普通的) woman from the countryside. Her children were just ordinary
workers.
Soon, it was supper time, Jenny's daughter cooked
several dishes which were her favorite. Jenny invited Susan
to share her supper, but she did not accept the invitation. Susan was expecting
her daughter when she received a call.
Unfortunately (不幸), her children
couldn't come to visit her. Worse still, Susan had missed the mealtime in the
hospital. She lay in bed, disappointed and silent. Jenny's daughter
offered to buy her some food but she had no appetite (食欲) at all.
The next day, Jenny and Susan would go through a
series of regular medical checks (一连串的常规检查) before the operation. Jenny's daughter
took care of her carefully while Susan was still alone. Out of sympathy (出于同情), Jenny's
daughter helped to queue up (排队), fill in different
forms and register (挂号) for Susan. For several days in
hospital, even during her operation, Susan's children didn't come. Susan really envied
Jenny as her daughter looked after her all the time until she recovered
and moved out of hospital.
Care from the loved ones can really make one happy
and encouraged, especially for old parents. So don't forget to
look after your parents even while you are busy working.