Agreatmanypeoplearedisappointedbecauseofunrealisticexpectations.Walkinguptoadepartmentstore’sclothcounter,a(n)1youngwomansaid,“Iwanttobuythismaterialforanewdress.Howmuchdoesitcost?”“Onlyone2peryard,”r

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A great many people are disappointed because of unrealistic expectations.
Walking up to a department store’s cloth counter, a(n)1young woman said,“I want to buy this material for a new dress. How much does it cost?”
“Only one  2 per yard,” replied the smirking (自鸣得意的) male clerk.
Not to be  3 back by the funny words, the woman said,” That’s fine! I’ll take ten yards.”
With  4written all over his face, the clerk5  measured out and wrapped the cloth, then held it out teasingly(戏弄地 ),  6  forward to receive his “7
The woman got the package quickly from the clerk and  8to a little old man standing beside her. “Grandpa will pay the bill instead of me,” she9.
He was no  10 disappointed. But in the course of living, many people are11when others do not  12their expectations. In order to be happy, some expectations must be13These three particular  14and unhealthy expectations are some of the main causes:
1．Expect too much15 .When others say,“Thank you,” or in any way to show their gratitude, be16 . It is a gift!
2．Expect others to make you happy. They simply cannot do that. Make yourself happy and  17your joy with others.
3． Expect not to be18 . At times, people will simply not come through for you in the way you need.19them and move on.
Get rid of these three unrealistic expectations and you can begin to expect more  20right away!
A.tricky
B.attractive
C.ugly
D.generous
A.kiss
B.pay
C.dollar
D.cent
A.moved
B.forced
C.fought
D.taken
A.happiness
B.enjoyment
C.expectation
D.courage
A.hurriedly
B.slowly
C.patiently
D.curiously
A.setting
B.sitting
C.leaning
D.taking
A.reward
B.payment
C.bonus
D.money
A.tended
B.paid
C.pointed
D.nodded
A.smiled
B.begged
C.waved
D.thought
A.wonder
B.use
C.good
D.doubt
A.encouraged
B.disappointed
C.annoyed
D.surprised
A.live up to
B.go against
C.go without
D.hope for
A.set
B.made
C.dropped
D.completed
A.reasonable
B.proper
C.unimportant
D.unrealistic
A.profit
B.kiss
C.appreciation
D.disappointment
A.happy
B.sad
C.angry
D.excited
A.spare
B.share
C.make
D.control
A.put down
B.let down
C.taken down
D.thrown down
A.Forgive
B.Punish
C.Blame
D.Praise
A.happiness
B.encouragement
C.excitement
D.pride

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