Just last year, I was 1 a workshop when someone knocked at the classroom door. A woman 2 the interruption and handed me an envelope. I stopped teaching and 3 it up. Inside were the“Verbs”shirt and a 4 from Freddy’s mother. “Freddy passed away on Thanksgiving. He wanted you to have this. ” I told the story to the class. As sad as it was, I couldn’t help smiling. Although Freddy was taken from us, we all took something from Freddy. 1. A. observing B. preparing C. designing D. conducting 2. A. regretted B. avoided C. excused D. ignored 3. A. opened B. packed C. gave D. held 4. A. picture B. bill C. note D. diary