They crossed in front of me as I was driving out of the store parking lot.I would be delayed for a whole ten seconds.However,I realized that it was an elderly couple.No more anger.

The man leaned on his wife who walked in front of him.He not only used her for support but it was obvious that he was blind.She was his eyes as well.The two of them worked as one—each needing the other to function in this fast?changing world.That little example of true strength that day changed my whole personal perception of life.Suddenly I wasn't so mad about having to work a few extra hours on Saturday.I had my strength,and I was still relatively young.

That picture of those two elderly people walking with dignity(尊严,自尊)and strength stayed with me the entire week.My life wasn't so bad after all.I had my health and a good job.My wife always gave me good advice whenever I needed it.I started to think—not only was I lucky to have it all,but also was that wonderful old couple,who,despite the trials and sufferings of a long life,still had the love and support of each other to carry them through this world.

There are so many people out there just like that couple.My wife and I sometimes picture ourselves in our old age,walking arm in arm into the sunset.That image always gives us a warm feeling of comfort.Just remember,none of us would be here if it wasn't for our elders.We should spend an extra minute listening and learning when it comes to helping our elder friends.They need it.

1.What was the writer's first reaction(反应)when he was stopped by the old couple?

A. He got angry at being delayed. B. He didn't mind at all.

C. He showed great pity for the couple. D. He waited patiently.

2.The underlined word “perception” in Paragraph 2 probably means “________”.

A. strength B. method C. picture D. understanding

3.From the third paragraph,we can learn that ________.

A. the writer once decided to change his job B. the writer's wife gave him lots of support

C. old people are more likely to get impatient with others D. it is a bad thing to live a long life full of hardships

4.The writer wants to tell us in the last paragraph that ________.

A. everyone should live with dignity and strength B. old people can teach us many important lesson

C. we should be patient when dealing with old people D. happiness comes from walking arm?in?arm

"BANG!" the door caused a reverberation (回声). It was just standing there, with Father standing on one side, and I on the other side.

We were both in great anger. "Never set foot in this house again!" stormed Father. With tears welling up in my eyes, I rushed out of the flat and ran along the street.

The street lights were shining, causing rather sad-feeling. I wandered aimlessly.

A young father who held a child in his arms walked past me. I felt as if I saw my childhood from another space: happy and carefree.

But now... I don't know whether it is because I have grown up or because Dad is getting old. We differ in our ways of thinking. He always puts his opinions and codes of behaviour on me. Whenever I do something wrong, he never admits it. We are just like two people coming from two different worlds. It feels like there is an iron door between us that can never be opened.

I wandered in the streets, without a destination in mind. My heart was frozen on this hot summer night. As I walked on there were fewer and fewer people on the streets, until I had only the street lights to keep me company. When I finally reached the high-rise apartment block in which I lived, I saw that the light was still on.

I thought to myself: "Is Father waiting for me, or is he still angry with me?"

In fact, it was nothing. Perhaps, Dad was throwing away some of his old stamps. Perhaps he thought they were useless. I never had the courage to tell him that I liked collecting stamps. I can't stand his outrageous (蛮横的) words: "I can't throw you away, let alone these old papers?"

All the lights were off except Father's.

Dad was always like this. Maybe he didn't know how to express himself. After shouting at me, he never showed any mercy or any moments of regret. After an argument he has the habit of creeping up (悄悄来到) in my sleep and then tucking me underneath the covers.

This was how he always was. He has been a leader for so long that telling everyone else what to do has become his second nature.

The light was still on. "Am I wrong?" I whispered, maybe... With the key in hand, I was as nervous as I had ever been. At last, I decided to open the door. As soon as I opened the door tears ran down my cheeks. I suddenly realized that the iron door that I had imagined between us did not exist (存在) at all. Love---is second to none.

1.Decide which is the best order of the following according to what happened in the passage.

a. I opened the door and entered the house.

b. Sadly I ran out into the street.

c. I reached the place where I lived and saw my house still brightly lit.

d. I thought of my father's kindness towards me.

e. I walked about in the street without any aim.

A. b-e-d-c-a B. b-e-c-d-a C. b-e-a-c-d D. b-e-c-a-d

2.Why do you think the father often shouts at his son?

A. Perhaps the father is getting older and older.

B. Perhaps the son has already grown up.

C. Perhaps they never agree with each other.

D. Perhaps the father has got used to doing that.

3.What conclusion can you come to after reading the passage?

A. The father treats his son in an unfair way.

B. The father is actually kind to his son.

C. The father is neither kind nor cruel to his son.

D. The father is always finding fault (过错) with his son.

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