Question

One morning more than thirty years ago, I entered the Track Kitchen, a restaurant where everyone from the humblest(卑微的) to the most powerful came for breakfast. I noticed an empty chair next to an elderly, unshaven （未剃须的）man, who looked somewhat disheveled. He was wearing a worn-out hat and was alone. I asked if I might join him. He agreed quietly and I sat down to have my breakfast.

We cautiously began a conversation and spoke about a wide range of things. We never introduced ourselves. I was concerned that he might have no money and not be able to afford something to eat. So as I rose to go back to the counter and buy a second cup of coffee, I asked,

“May I get you something ?”

“A coffee would be nice. ”

Then I bought him a cup of coffee, We talked more, and he accepted another cup of coffee.Finally, I rose to leave, wished him well, and headed for the exit. At the door I met one of my friends. He asked,

“How did you get to know Mr. Galbreath?”

“Who?”

“The man you were sitting with. He is chairman of the Board of Churchill Downs. ”

I could hardly believe it. I was buying, offering a free breakfast, and feeling pity for one of the world’s richest and most powerful men!

My few minutes with Mr. Galbreath changed my life. Now I try to treat everyone with respect, no matter who I think they are, and no matter another human being with kindness and sincerity.

1.What does the underlined word “disheveled” mean?

A．Unfriendly.        B．Untidy.            C．Gentle.           D．Kind.

2.The author bought coffee for the old man because     

A．he thought the old man was poor           B．he wanted to start a conversation

C．he intended to show his politeness          D．he would like to thank the old man

3.How did the author probably feel after he talked with his friend?

A．Proud.            B．Pitiful.            C．Surprised.         D．Regretful

4.What is the message mainly expressed in the story?

A．We should learn to be generous.

B．It is honorable to help those in need.

C．People in high positions are not like what we expect.

D．We should avoid judging people by their appearances.

Answer

1.B

2.A

3.C

4.D

【解析】

试题分析：

1.B 推理题。根据前一句I noticed an empty chair next to an elderly, unshaven （未剃须的）man。这个人胡须都没有剃，说明他有点不过整洁。故B项最符合句意。

2.A 细节题。根据第二段2,3行I was concerned that he might have no money and not be able to afford something to eat.可知我担心他没有前买吃的东西。说明我认为他可能很穷，故A正确。

3.C 推理题。根据文章倒数第二段I could hardly believe it. I was buying, offering a free breakfast, and feeling pity for one of the world’s richest and most powerful men!我竟然给世界上最富有的最有权力的人买了一杯免费的咖啡！说明我对对方的身份感觉非常地惊讶，没有想到对方是如此著名的一个人。故C正确。

4.D 主旨大意题。作者通过自己在餐厅里遇见了一个衣冠不整的人，我和他聊的很好，很担心他没有钱来付账。但结果却发现他是世界上最富有的人之一，通过这个故事告诉我们不要以貌取人。故D正确。

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