YearsagoImovedtoWoodlandHillstotakeajobinasmallhospital...

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Years ago I moved to Woodland Hills to take a job in a small hospital’s emergency department. No one wanted to work on Christmas Eve, so the shift（轮班）went to me. I kissed my family goodbye and went off to spend the night in the hospital. It was a thankless job.

At 9 pm, the ambulance brought in a man in his 60s who was having a heart attack. His face was pale, and he was frightened. The whole night I did my best to save his life. Before I left in the morning to spend Christmas with my family, I stopped by to see how he was doing. It was still tough, but he had survived the night and was sleeping.

The following year I got Christmas Eve duty again. At 9 pm sharp, the ward clerk told me there was a couple who wanted to speak with me. When I approached them, the man introduced himself as Mr. Lee and said, “You probably don’t remember me, but last Christmas Eve you saved my life. Thank you for the year you gave me.” He and his wife hugged me, handed me a small gift, and left.

The following year a new doctor had joined the group, but I wanted to see if Mr. and Mrs. Lee would return. This time, I volunteered for the shift. I kept an eye on the door. Once again, at exactly 9 pm, the Lees appeared, carrying a warmly wrapped bundle. It was their new grandchild. Mr. Lee, his family and I spent 13 Christmas Eves together.

The last year I saw him, he brought me a gift. I carefully opened the package and found a crystal bell inside. It was carved with a single word: Friendship. Now, my family, friends and I ring that bell every Christmas Eve at exactly 9 pm and offer our best wishes to the man who we won’t forget.

24. The author had to work the night shift on Christmas Eve probably because ______.

A. she was a new arrival

B. she was more experienced

C. her colleagues had no passion for working

D. her colleagues wanted to give her a surprise

25. When the author left the hospital the next morning, ______.

A. Mr. Lee’s heart sank B. Mr. Lee insisted on leaving hospital

C. Mr. Lee got very angry with her D. Mr. Lee was out of immediate danger

26. What does the author ring the bell every Christmas Eve for

A. To honor an old friend of hers.

B. To offer best wishes to her family and friends.

C. To show off her special gift.