In Kevin’s family, every small problem seemed(似乎) to become a lesson from his father. (27) ______, if Kevin could not find a pencil, his father would start talking about planning ahead. If Kevin’s sister forgot where she put her shoes, he would explain (解釋) that keeping things in order(整齊) was the key to success. (28) ______ his advice(建議) usually made sense(有道理), it often lasted far longer than anyone wanted. One rainy morning, Kevin was getting ready for school when he noticed(注意) his lunch box was missing. Because the bus would arrive soon, he ran to his father and asked where it was. At first, Kevin didn’t want to waste(浪費) time and hoped for a quick answer on that busy morning. His father, however, began explaining how careful people saved time and avoided(避免) mistakes. Just then, Kevin’s little sister walked in with the lunch box. Kevin thanked her, turned to leave, and joked that he had asked for lunch, not a speech. (29) ______, even his father laughed. 29.

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