Since her husband died, Mrs. Jackson ____（live）alone in her big old house. The house was bought by her husband almost fifty years ago. For safety, her daughter has tried to ask her to sell the house ____buy a new and small one in the town. But Mrs. Jackson doesn't like the idea. She says that she has to look after her____(husband) old house. But these days , she often ____（hear）of stories about unknown people who steal things around here.

    That was ____cold day before Christmas Eve. Around four o'clock in the afternoon, Mrs. Jackson was enjoying the Christmas music ____someone knocked at the door. She heard the sound but didn't move. Another knock. Who could it be? Mrs. Jackson was a bit afraid. She decided not to answer the door but kept____(wait).

    One minute another minute and yet another minute,____ (something) happened and no more knocks. She walked quietly to the door, and listened. She heard nothing but the wind outside. She ____(slow) unfastened (打开) the door and watched through the crack (缝隙) . She then gave a surprised cry and threw the door wide open! At the door, she saw a tall, beautiful Christmas tree! Under the tree was a Christmas card with these ____ (word):

Merry Christmas!

Your new neighbour