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Seven years earlier,I stood at the golden gate of retirement.As I 1 what I would do next,I recalled a volunteer role called “baby cuddler” in the NICU at one of the local hospitals.I had long 2 to be one but just never had time.I had always loved the 3 environment,both in work and volunteer settings.Wanting to be a nurse when I was younger but never realizing the dream only helped fuel my 4 .
As a brand-new volunteer,I started out a little on the 5 side,and it showed.My first day 6 ,I forgot where the sinks were for hand washing—and I walked right past them.If a baby I held cried,I would just rock faster.I 7 every nursery rhyme I could remember,and the babies 8 me by crying louder.
I thought back to my earliest baby-holding days when I was only six years old and 9 my first little nephew.I was excited to be trusted.By age twenty,I had nine nieces and nephews.I’ve had a lot of 10 in holding babies.And it seemed to 11 .The baby might sense my confidence,quickly 12 and fell asleep.
Gone are my nerve-filled, 13 days as a new volunteer.I am now frequently asked to have a new volunteer shadow me as I work.I am happy to share all I have learned.I openly share my 14 ,hoping them not to do what I did.And I also share the joys,telling them this is the perfect volunteer job for me.I 15 love volunteering here!
1.A.realized B.wondered
C.concluded D.doubted
2.A.hated B.demanded
C.desired D.feared
3.A.education B.growth
C.health care D.production
4.A.ambition B.kindness
C.pride D.enthusiasm
5.A.curious B.romantic
C.nervous D.patient
6.A.on duty B.at present
C.in hospital D.online
7.A.wrote B.sang
C.recorded D.taught
8.A.reminded B.rewarded
C.supported D.urged
9.A.held B.raised
C.protected D.trained
10.A.service B.data
C.experience D.belief
11.A.fail B.begin
C.happen D.work
12.A.gave up B.turned around
C.kept on D.settled down
13.A.comfortable B.forgetful
C.relaxing D.peaceful
14.A.shortcomings B.adventures
C.intentions D.expectations
15.A.initially B.randomly
C.constantly D.absolutely
