【正确答案】 1、正确答案：Hemingway once wrote that courage is the bravery in face of peril. But I would rather agree with the views of the 18th-century Italian dramatist, Vittorio Alfieri, that "the test to the courage is often not to die but to live". For living with cancer not only brings the pain but also the terror. To live with it and to face up to it bravely—that"s the courage. Hope is our most effective "drug" in treating cancer. There is almost no cancer(at any stage)that cannot be treated. By instilling hope in a patient, we can help develop a positive, combative attitude to his disease. Illogical, un-proven? Perhaps. But many doctors believe that this must become a part of cancer therapy if the therapy is to be effective, and to help the patient to build confidence. I have had the joy of two beautiful and wonderful wives, the happiness of parenthood and the love of eight children. My work was constantly challenging and fulfilling. My home was a warm and happy place. But when I became aware of my imminent mortality, my attitude toward life changed. The sentence that, "This is the first day of the rest of your life" is really meaningful to me. There was a heightened awareness of each sunny day, the beauty of flowers, the song of a bird. How often do we reflect on the joy of breathing easily, of swallowing without effort and discomfort, of walking without pain, of a complete and peaceful night"s sleep. I believe that death may be the most important part of life and life is extremely short compared with the immensity of eternity. I believe, because of my religious faith, that I shall " return to the Father" in an afterlife that is beyond description. I believe that though my life is short in years, yet it is full of experience, joy, love and accomplishment: that my own immortality will reside in the memories of my loved ones left behind, mother, brother, wife, children, dear friends. I believe that I will die with loved ones close by and achieve the great gift endowed by the God—die in peace and with dignity.