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It is really a happy thing to look back on the days I spent with Jennie.We met in a high school.After Jennie and I had completed the required courses,we started teaching in the same school.For a period,we were just casual friends,but one day,when I was telling Jennie about my problem son,we discovered we were the same spirits.“It's a little difficult to discipline(约束)him,” I explained.Jennie looked thoughtful.“Maybe you're only seeing him with your eyes.” She kept silent for a moment and then added softly,“It is only with the heart that one sees rightly.” I stared at her,“You're quoting(引用)that!It's from The Little Prince,SaintExupéry's book for children,one of my favorites.You know it,too?” Jennie nodded,“I love it.I've read it so often—I've practically memorized it.”
Now,when I think of Jennie,I recall that book because Jennie—more than anyone I know—possessed the gift of seeing with the heart.
From that moment of a treasured book shared,our friendship grew steadily (平稳地).It wasn't that I didn't have an excellent relationship with my husband or my son.My mother had died shortly after my marriage,and I had neither sisters nor daughters.I realize,now,how I needed someone to share those little,seemingly unimportant things that add so much to life—things that must be shared to be fully appreciated (感激).
And it was Jennie who helped me with my fourthgrade problem child.One day I_was_at_my_wit's_end .“What he needs is a good beating!”I exploded.
“He's probably had plenty of those.” Jennie said.“Maybe he just needs sincere praise for everything he does right,and a hug or two each day.”I followed this suggestion,and eventually (最后),because of Jennie,I discovered a lovable little boy.
Looking back,I had to admit (承认)that she taught me so much.The days I spent with her have become one of my happiest memories.
[语篇解读] 本文主要是对友谊的美好回忆,作者通过回忆表达了朋友对自己生活的影响以及从朋友那里学到的很多东西。
1.What does the underlined part mean in the fourth paragraph?
A.I didn't know how