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 am empty chair next to an elderly, unshaven 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 conversion 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,
“My 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.
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.
It was a busy morning，about 8:30, when an elderly gentleman in his 80s came to the hospital .I heard him saying to the nurse that he was in a hurry as he had an appointment at 9:00 am.
The nurse had him take a 36 in the waiting area, 37 him it would be at least 40Minutes 38 someone would be able to see him I saw him 39 his watch and decided， since I was 40 busy—my patient didn’t 41 at the appointed hour, I would examine his wound .While taking care of his wound．I asked him if he had another doctor’s appointment
The gentleman said no and told me that he 42 to go to the nursing home to eat breakfast with his 43 .He told me that she had been 44 for a while and that she had a special disease. I asked if she would be 45 if he was a bit late. He replied that she 46 knew who he was，and that she had not been able to 47 him for five years now. I was 48 , and asked him，“And you 49 go every morning，even though she doesn’t know who you are?”
He smiled and said．“She doesn’t know me but I know who she is” I had to hold back 50 as he left.
Now I 51 that in marriages，true love is 52 of all that is. The happiest people don’t 53 have the best of everything；they just 54 the best of everything they have. 55 isn’t about how to live through the storm，but how to dance in the rain.
1.A. breath B. test C. seat D. break
2.A. persuading B. promising C. understanding D. telling
3.A. if B. before C. since D. after
4.A. taking B. fixing C. looking at D. winding
5.A. very B. also C. seldom D. not
6.A. turn up B. show off C. come D. go away
7.A. needed B. forgot C. agreed D. happened
8.A. daughter B. wife C. mother D. sister
9.A. late B. well C. around D. there
10.A. lonely B. worried C. doubtful D. hungry
11.A. so far B. neither C. no longer D. already
12.A. recognize B. answer C. believe D. expect
13.A. moved B. disappointed C. surprised D. satisfied
14.A. only B. then C. thus D. still
15.A. curiosity B. tears C. words D. judgement
16.A. realize B. suggest C . hope D. prove
17.A. agreement B. expression C. acceptance D. exhibition
18.A. necessarily B. completely C. naturally D. frequently
19.A. learn B. make C. favor D. try
20.A. adventure B. beauty C. trust D. life
Seldom ____ any mistakes during my past few years of working here.
A. would I make B. did I make C. I did make D. shall I make
It was at the gate of our school ____we gave the visitors a warm welcome.
A. where B. how C. that D. /
The lawyer seldom wears anything other than a suit ______ the season.
A. whatever B. wherever C. whenever D. however
I tried phoning her office, but I couldn’t _______.
A. get along B. get on C. get to D. get through
