Evenattheageof75,Thelmakeepsagreatpassionforlife.Whenhe...

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Even at the age of 75, Thelma keeps a great passion for life. When her husband 36 (pass) away, her children suggested that 37 move to a “senior living community.” As a life-loving person, Thelma decided to do so. 38 (short) after moving in, Thelma became 39 self-appointed director in activities, coordinating(协调) all sorts of things for the people in the community to do and quickly became very popular.

When Thelma turned 80, her newfound friends showed their appreciation by throwing a surprise birthday party for her. The night was filled with 40 (laugh) and entertainment, but throughout the evening, Thelma could not take her eyes 41 a gentleman 42 (sit) at the other end of the table, about 43 she is always willing to talk even today.

When the party ended, Thelma quickly rose from her seat 44 rushed over to the man. “Pardon me,” Thelma said. “Please forgive me if I made you feel uncomfortable by staring at you all night. I just couldn’t help myself from looking your way. You see, you look just like my fifth husband.” “Your fifth husband!” replied the gentleman. “Forgive me for asking, but how many times have you been married?” With that, a smile came across Thelma’s face 45 she responded, “Four.”

They got married soon after that night.

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36. passed

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40. laughter

41. off

42. sitting

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