One morning more than thirty years ago, I entered the Track Kitchen, a restaurant where everyone from the poor to the most powerful came for breakfast. I noticed an empty chair next to an elder, short man, whose hair was disorder. He was wearing an old hat and was alone. I asked if I might join him. He agreed quietly and I sat down to have my breakfast.

We carefully began a conversation and spoke about a lot of things. We never introduced ourselves.I thought 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 went to 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 talking, buying coffee,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 to meet another human being with kindness and sincerity.

1.The writer bought coffee for the old man because ______ .

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

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

2.How did the writer probably feel after he talked with his friend?

A.Proud. B.Excited. C.Angry. D.Surprised.

3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A.The writer entered the restaurant to have lunch.

B.The old man was one of the world's richest and most powerful men.

C.The writer and the old man introduced themselves.

D.The old man had no money and couldn't afford something to eat.

4.What is the best title for the passage?

A.To see is to believe. B.Success doesn't come easy.

C.A wise head makes a close mouth. D.Don't judge a person by his appearance.

It’s sure that having a lovely pet can make people’s home life better—and in fact, it is of great importance in the pet owners’ career lives (职业生涯). In fact, according to a new survey, people with pets may be more successful in their careers and this is good news for those pet parents who want to be successful and powerful.

How could it be possible for those pet owners to have career success? The researchers surveyed 857 people in the United States with different kinds of jobs. Well, according to the research, some successful people said that their pets helped teach them many useful lessons, like being more responsible (有责任心的) and creative, showing love for others, and keeping rules. And all of these are so important in the business world.

What about people who grew up without pets, but have adopted (领养) pets when they are adults (成年人)? Luckily for those, the survey showed that having pets now can also help with their career success.

According to the research, 86 percent of pet parents said owning pets can help them keep a good order in their lives, plan their time better, and finish more work without wasting time or money. But even though you don’t think your pet has truly helped you, it will be greatly useful when your workmates get to know that you have a pet. In fact, 80 percent of people in the survey said they have a closer relationship with those workmates who have their own pets, and 79 percent of those believe that workmates with pets are more hard-working.

1.In which part of a newspaper can you read the passage?

A.News. B.Sports World. C.Letters. D.Life&Fun.

2.Having a pet helps people ________ according to the last paragraph.

A.run faster and exercise more B.better plan their time

C.have a healthy eating habit D.sleep easily and well

3.What is the main idea of the passage?

A.People with pets may be more successful.

B.People like dogs better than cats.

C.People with pets may be happier.

D.People without pets may be unlucky.

4.What will the writer talk about if there is another paragraph?

A.The places to get a pet. B.How to choose pets.

C.A successful example of a pet owner. D.Differences between dogs and cats.

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