题目内容：

I have always considered myself a positive optimist,trying to find the best in every situation.I've recently become aware of how two little____have had a great impact on people.

My son____to tell me about a house he was interested in.I said,"Honey,I am glad that you've found something you like,___…"There,I continued,"Don't you think,with the gas prices,you might want to buy one____to your work?"As he told me all about the possible house,I could hear the____in his voice.The moment I spoke the word, BUT,it was____I pricked a balloon with a needle（针）.I could hear him slowly deflate（泄气）.I____that if I had used the word AND—"Honey,I'm glad you found a house in your____range,AND I'm happy for you."—he wouldn't have been____,and we'd have both hung up feel better.

My daughter____at my door dressed like a princess on her way to the prom.I told her how graceful looked and I was____of the young lady she has become,and I said,"Sweetheart,you____having a great time,but please don't drink tonight."I know she doesn't engage in____behavior;she's responsible and sensible.She looked as though I'd snatched her crown."Mom!"The tone of her voice indicated how I'd____her feel.How I wish I'd said,"I want you to have a great time,AND I____you."

My husband helps around the house.I was____he had lightened my work load.I told him how wonderful he is, and I used that naughty word again."BUT,why did you____crumbs（面包屑）all over the counter?"Why?Why?Why didn't I say,"Thank you,ANDI am____or all you do around the house."

I've been doing some____.I am going to remove that naughty little word from my____and replace it with the word AND.This is a decision I intend to keep!

1.A. tips    B. words    C. acts    D. choices

2.A. called    B. attempted    C. waited    D. decided

3.A. or    B. so    C. and    D. but

4.A. due    B. special    C. cheap    D. close

5.A. puzzle    B. hesitation    C. excitement    D. impatience

6.A. even if    B. only if    C. what if    D. as if

7.A. believe    B. imagine    C. doubt    D. forget

8.A. distance    B. ability    C. price    D. plan

9.A. away    B. off    C. out    D. down

10.A. opened up    B. showed up    C. stood up    D. made up

11.A. aware    B. proud    C. jealous    D. fond

12.A. allow    B. consider    C. deserve    D. fancy

13.A. risky    B. bitter    C. selfish    D. unfair

14.A. ignored    B. seen    C. helped    D. made

15.A. love    B. miss    C. trust    D. defend

16.A. amazed    B. delighted    C. relieved    D. annoyed

17.A. forget    B. throw    C. mess    D. leave

18.A. shameful    B. anxious    C. sorry    D. grateful

19.A. self-reflecting    B. self-promoting    C. self-controlling    D. self-learning

20.A. dictionary    B. experience    C. vocabulary    D. memory