题目内容
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 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 rang 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, and to meet 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.
BACD
Mr. Grey was the manager of a small office in London. He lived in the country, and came up to work by train. He liked walking from the station to his office unless it was raining, because it gave him some exercise.
One morning he was walking along the street when a stranger stopped him and said to him, “You may not remember me, sir, but seven years ago I came to London without a penny in my pockets, I stopped you in this street and asked you to lend me some money, and you lent me £ 5, because you said you were willing to take a chance so as to give a man a start on the way to success.”
Mr. Grey thought for a few minutes and then said, “Yes, I remember you. Go on with your story!” “Well,” answered the stranger, “are you still willing to take a chance?”
1.How did Mr. Grey get to his office?
A.He went up to work by train. |
B.He walked to his office. |
C.He went to his office on foot unless it rained. |
D.He usually took a train to the station and then walked to his office if the weather was fine. |
2. Mr. Grey liked walking from the station to his office because ________.
A.he couldn’t afford the buses |
B.he wanted to save money |
C.he wanted to keep in good health |
D.he could do some exercises on the way |
3.Mr. Grey had been willing to lend money to a stranger in order to______.
A.give him a start in life |
B.help him on the way to success |
C.make him rich |
D.gain more money |
4.One morning the stranger recognized Mr. Grey, and_______.
A.wanted to return Mr. Grey the money |
B.again asked Mr. Grey for money |
C.would like to make friends with him |
D.told Mr. Grey that he had been successful since then |