This is a story from 28 years ago. My dad was a used car salesman. Every Thursday night, he would head off to Shreveport, LA for an auction. Most of the time, I drove a car over there for him so he could sell it at the auction.

One day, I was riding with my dad when he noticed a hitch-hiker with a backpack. Without hesitation, he pulled the car over and offered him a ride. Dad asked him his name, and proceeded to talk to him about all sorts of things. Dad asked him where he was going. The hitch-hiker told him he was heading for the west. I can’t recall why but he told Dad a lot of things that had occurred to him and that persuaded him to make that decision. He talked about the tragic events that occurred to him several years before. He was low in spirits, but I could see that the hitch-hiker’s attitude was changing as someone was really listening to him.

We drove 45 minutes before the hitch-hiker got off. We pulled over and Dad told him to keep his head up and things would start looking up for him soon. He reached into his pocket and handed the hitch-hiker a twenty-dollar bill. The guy smiled. He nearly lit up right there on the cold, dark highway.

We drove on and my dad did not say a single thing. I was still completely amazed by what I had just witnessed. I was always told by everyone never to pick up a hitch-hiker and yet my dad did it every single time he saw one. While reflecting upon that story I came to understand that just one single kind act could change someone’s life, and I am sure that my father’s deed made that poor man’s day.

The underlined words “that decision” in Para. 2 refer to ___________.

A. catching the car                 B. heading for the west

C. talking about his experiences       D. driving 45 minutes

What made the hitch-hiker become less upset?

A. The writer’s father offering him a free ride

B. The writer’s father really listening to him

C. The writer’s father agreeing to driving him to his destination

D. The writer’s father talking to him about all sorts of things

When his father helped the hitch-hiker, the writer ___________.

A. was deeply moved               B. strongly disagreed

C. admired his father               D. couldn’t understand

Which of the following words cannot be used to describe the father?

A. willing to help     B. easy-going    C. far-sighted   D. full of sympathy

The author wrote the text mainly to _________.

A. show his respect for his father

B. tell a story about his kind father

C. prove his father is the best teacher

D. advise people to learn from their fathers

Not many foreigners can say that they have lived in China for as long as I have. Perhaps some can hack(应对) it for about two or three years and then they want to either go back home or move on to another country. As for me, I cannot get 36 of this place. I love it here so much and I honestly believe that I am very comfortable here. It feels just like 37. And, here 38 the story.
It was August 2001 and I had just said 39 to my family and friends as I 40 to Los Angeles International Airport to catch my 41 to Incheon, South Korea which would then 42 me to Beijing. When I arrived in LA I was very excited and a little 43 because I didn't know what to 44 when I arrived in China. It 45 like receiving a wrapped gift and you had no idea what was in it 46 you opened it. As I 47 the Korean Airlines 48 desk I gave the attendant(空乘人员) my ticket. He looked at me and said, "I'm sorry, sir. This flight was yesterday." I was in 49 and lost for words. The attendant told me I had to wait several hours until they could 50 whether I could get onto another flight.
I was so afraid at this time that I called my mother and frantically(狂乱地) told her," I missed my flight! I don't think I can go to 51! I'm better off going back to Washington, DC!" That's when she 52 I call my leader in China and ask whether I could still go there. Looking 53 all of the papers I found a phone number and called the Beijing office. 54, my leader was there and assured me I could still join the group. Also, KAL had a seat for me on the next flight. So, after 24 hours and a 55 in Korea, I arrived in Beijing. I don't know what my feeling was, but I wasn't tired because I had finally arrived and I just wanted to look around the city. As I traveled to the hotel in the car I saw all the wonderful buildings, friendly people and interesting sites. I was so happy to be here.

【小题1】
A.manyB.muchC.enoughD.little
【小题2】
A.home B.familyC.houseD.country
【小题3】
A.saysB.goesC.tellsD.talks
【小题4】
A.helloB.sorry C.goodD.goodbye
【小题5】
A.headedB.walkedC.settledD.jogged
【小题6】
A.trainB.flightC.busD.ship
【小题7】
A.adjustB.leadC.conductD.adapt
【小题8】
A.surprisedB.annoyedC.adsurdD.nervous
【小题9】
A.happenB.seeC.expect D.know
【小题10】
A.felt B.lookedC.seemedD.sounded
【小题11】
A.afterB.whenC.whileD.until
【小题12】
A.gotB.arrivedC.approachedD.sat
【小题13】
A.check-inB.officeC.check-outD.examine
【小题14】
A.shock B.troubleC.dangerD.difficulty
【小题15】
A.sureB.confirmC.constructD.ask
【小题16】
A.KoreaB.WashingtonC.Los AngelesD.China
【小题17】
A.explainedB.suggestedC.orderedD.requested
【小题18】
A.aroundB.backC.throughD.for
【小题19】
A.Luckily B.SeriouslyC.HonestlyD.Sadly
【小题20】
A.visitB.livingC.stopoverD.stay

This is a story from 28 years ago. My dad was a used car salesman. Every Thursday night, he would head off to Shreveport, LA for an auction. Most of the time, I drove a car over there for him so he could sell it at the auction.
One day, I was riding with my dad when he noticed a hitch-hiker with a backpack. Without hesitation, he pulled the car over and offered him a ride. Dad asked him his name, and proceeded to talk to him about all sorts of things. Dad asked him where he was going. The hitch-hiker told him he was heading for the west. I can’t recall why but he told Dad a lot of things that had occurred to him and that persuaded him to make that decision. He talked about the tragic events that occurred to him several years before. He was low in spirits, but I could see that the hitch-hiker’s attitude was changing as someone was really listening to him.
We drove 45 minutes before the hitch-hiker got off. We pulled over and Dad told him to keep his head up and things would start looking up for him soon. He reached into his pocket and handed the hitch-hiker a twenty-dollar bill. The guy smiled. He nearly lit up right there on the cold, dark highway.
We drove on and my dad did not say a single thing. I was still completely amazed by what I had just witnessed. I was always told by everyone never to pick up a hitch-hiker and yet my dad did it every single time he saw one. While reflecting upon that story I came to understand that just one single kind act could change someone’s life, and I am sure that my father’s deed made that poor man’s day.
【小题1】The underlined words “that decision” in Para. 2 refer to ___________.

A.catching the carB.heading for the west
C.talking about his experiencesD.driving 45 minutes
【小题2】What made the hitch-hiker become less upset?
A.The writer’s father offering him a free ride
B.The writer’s father really listening to him
C.The writer’s father agreeing to driving him to his destination
D.The writer’s father talking to him about all sorts of things
【小题3】When his father helped the hitch-hiker, the writer ___________.
A.was deeply movedB.strongly disagreed
C.admired his fatherD.couldn’t understand
【小题4】Which of the following words cannot be used to describe the father?
A.willing to helpB.easy-goingC.far-sightedD.full of sympathy
【小题5】The author wrote the text mainly to _________.
A.show his respect for his father
B.tell a story about his kind father
C.prove his father is the best teacher
D.advise people to learn from their fathers

On Sunday while I was having my own Father’s Day celebration, I thought about my dad a lot. By the time I called to tell him that I loved him, he had already gone to bed. So I wrote the following to show what my dad means to me.
About 28 years ago, my dad was a used car salesman. Every Thursday night, he would head off to Shreveport, LA for the auction(拍卖会). Most of the time, I drove a car over there for him so he could sell it there.
One day, I was riding with my dad to Shreveport for the auction when he found a hitchhiker(搭车者)with a backpack. As soon as dad saw him, he pulled the car over and offered him a ride. Dad asked him his name and continued to talk to him about all sorts of things. I can’t recall why but he told dad a lot of terrible things that had occurred to him. I sat in the back seat and watched the scene with amazement. I could see that the hitchhiker changed his attitude as he could tell someone who was really listening to him.
We drove another forty-five minutes before we had to exit the interstate(州际公路). We pulled over and dad told him to keep his head up and things would start looking up for him soon. He reached into his pocket and handed the hitchhiker a twenty-dollar bill and then a the-dollar bill.
We drove on and my dad did not say a single thing. I was still completely amazed by what I just witnessed. I was always told everyone to never pick up a hitchhiker and yet my dad did it every single time he saw one. I’m sure that it made that poor man’s day, probably a month to follow.
While reflecting upon that story, I learned a lot about my dad and life. I learned that if you come from a place of service or compassion, you can change people’s lives. Just one single kind act can change someone’s life. It never occurred to my dad about not stopping to help him.
This is the type of person my dad is. Thank you for setting such high standards for me to follow.
Dad, I love you. Happy Father’s Day!
【小题1】The author and his dad met a hitchhiker(搭车者)_______.

A.when they were just warned not to pick up a stranger
B.on their way to Shreveport to sell a car
C.on their way to the west for a trip
D.when their car was running out of gas
【小题2】What do we learn about the hitchhiker from the passage?
A.Something unpleasant occurred to him.
B.He was going to the auction.
C.At first he didn’t believe in the author.
D.It was he who bought the author’s car.
【小题3】How did the author feel about his dad’s behavior at that time?
A.AngryB.AppreciatedC.Surprised D.Ashamed
【小题4】What did the author learn from his father?
A.Just a single kind act can make a difference.
B.Try learning to be a good listener.
C.Set high standards for yourself in life.
D.Offering a ride to a stranger is dangerous.

On Sunday while I was having my own Father’s Day celebration, I thought about my dad a lot. By the time I called to tell him that I loved him, he had already gone to bed. So I wrote the following to show what my dad means to me.

About 28 years ago, my dad was a used car salesman. Every Thursday night, he would head off to Shreveport, LA for the auction(拍卖会). Most of the time, I drove a car over there for him so he could sell it there.

One day, I was riding with my dad to Shreveport for the auction when he found a hitchhiker(搭车者)with a backpack. As soon as dad saw him, he pulled the car over and offered him a ride. Dad asked him his name and continued to talk to him about all sorts of things. I can’t recall why but he told dad a lot of terrible things that had occurred to him. I sat in the back seat and watched the scene with amazement. I could see that the hitchhiker changed his attitude as he could tell someone who was really listening to him.

We drove another forty-five minutes before we had to exit the interstate(州际公路). We pulled over and dad told him to keep his head up and things would start looking up for him soon. He reached into his pocket and handed the hitchhiker a twenty-dollar bill and then a the-dollar bill.

We drove on and my dad did not say a single thing. I was still completely amazed by what I just witnessed. I was always told everyone to never pick up a hitchhiker and yet my dad did it every single time he saw one. I’m sure that it made that poor man’s day, probably a month to follow.

While reflecting upon that story, I learned a lot about my dad and life. I learned that if you come from a place of service or compassion, you can change people’s lives. Just one single kind act can change someone’s life. It never occurred to my dad about not stopping to help him.

This is the type of person my dad is. Thank you for setting such high standards for me to follow.

Dad, I love you. Happy Father’s Day!

1.The author and his dad met a hitchhiker(搭车者)_______.

A.when they were just warned not to pick up a stranger

B.on their way to Shreveport to sell a car

C.on their way to the west for a trip

D.when their car was running out of gas

2.What do we learn about the hitchhiker from the passage?

A.Something unpleasant occurred to him.

B.He was going to the auction.

C.At first he didn’t believe in the author.

D.It was he who bought the author’s car.

3.How did the author feel about his dad’s behavior at that time?

A.Angry

B.Appreciated

C.Surprised

D.Ashamed

4.What did the author learn from his father?

A.Just a single kind act can make a difference.

B.Try learning to be a good listener.

C.Set high standards for yourself in life.

D.Offering a ride to a stranger is dangerous.

 

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