_36__ you would sort of treat him gently.
You see, __37__, he’s been king of the roost. He’s been boss of the back yard. I have always been _ 38__ to repair his wounds, and to comfort him.
But now-things are going to be _ 39 __.
_ 40 __, he’s going to walk down the front steps, wave his hand and start _ 41 __ his great adventure that will probably include wars and tragedy(悲剧) and sorrow. To live _ 42 __ in the world he has to live _ 43 __ will require faith and love and courage.
SO, world, I hope you will sort of _ 44 __him by his young hand and teach him the thing he will have to know. Teach him-but gently, if you can. Teach him that for every scoundrel(恶棍), there is a hero; that for every crooked politician(政客) there is a _ 45 __; that for every enemy there is a friend. Teach him the wonders of books. Give him quiet time to ponder(思索) the mystery of birds in the sky, _ 46 __, and flowers on the green hill. Teach him it is far more honorable to fail than _ 47 __. Teach him to have faith in his own ideas, _ 48 __ everyone else tells him they are wrong. Teach him to sell his brawn(体力) and brains _ 49 __, but never to put a price_ 50 __ his heart and soul. Teach him _ 51 __…and to stand and fight if he thinks he’s right. Teach him gently, World, _ 52 __ don’t coddle(溺爱) him, because only the test of fire makes _ 53 __.
This is a big order, World, but see _ 54 __ you can do. He’s _ 55__.
36. A. hope B. wish C. expect D. want
37. A. from now on B. just now C. up to now D. later
38. A. away B. helped C. out of D. around
39. A. better B. worse C. unbelievable D. different
40. A. This morning B. On this morning C. By the morning D. Since this morning