Our father often told us in the past that _____is believing.

          A. to see       B. seeing      C. see      D. to be seen

It’s easy to see how to help some people, but what about those whose needs are not so clear? This story may have happened not long ago--- but it was a lesson which has stayed with me and helped me ever since.

It was Thanksgiving and I was volunteering with my parents at a shelter for the needy. We served hot food to whoever came in. Most of our dinners looked like they had been having hard times; their clothes were worn out and dirty. Then, a man came in, who looked anything but needy. He was well dressed. I wondered what he was doing there and my jaw (下巴) dropped in amazement when he joined the line for food. The closer he came to my service station , the more I muttered (小声抱怨). What was this man doing? Surely he wasn’t going to take food which was meant for those who were really in need!

Then my mother quietly took me to one side. She said, “You have thought that the needs of the people who come here must be purely physical, hunger, etc. And this gentleman doesn’t seem to have any of those problems. But what if his needs are emotional（情感的）? What if he needs comfort, friends, or just to be among other human beings? Her words hit me like a ton of bricks! I felt like I should apologize to the man--- but I didn’t.

About a week later the shelter received a large donation from an anonymous source. I can’t help but wonder if it came from that man.

Now, whenever I meet someone I remember my mother’s lesson and try to send kindness their way, no matter how they look. Needs aren’t always seen. But kindness always makes a difference.

1.How did the author feel as the well-dressed man joined the line for food?

2.The author’s mother mainly wanted to tell the author that we ______.

3.What does the underlined word “anonymous” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?

4.From the last paragraph, we learn that ______.

5.What would be the best title for the text?

It is exciting to visit different places. As you travel, you will see beautiful sceneries typical of the region. Besides, you can meet and make friends with people of different colors and races. Finally, you can get to know the customs and living habits of the local people. Today people are so fond of travelling that tourism has become one of the fastest growing industries in most countries.

The main reason why people travel is, perhaps, for pleasure. For example, having worked hard throughout the weekdays, people will find a widened trip to the nearby mountains or beaches for a relaxation. For another example, spending an annual holiday travelling abroad is an especially satisfying experience for those who do not have much of an opportunity to be away from their homelands. When people return from their travel, they will generally feel fresh and energetic, ready to work harder.

Travelling is also one of the best means for learning. You may have read or heard about something but you can never get an accurate picture of it until you see it for yourself. Seeing is believing. Furthermore, if you are a careful observer, you can learn much during your travel about the geography, biology, and history of the places you visit. No matter how well educated you are, there is always a lot for you to learn through travelling. The knowledge acquired from travel, as you have found in your life, is no less valuable than that from any influential reference books.

36.     According to the passage, it is exciting for people to visit different places for the following reasons EXCEPT_________

A. They can enjoy the beautiful sceneries of different regions

B. They can make friends with different kinds of people

C. They will help to improve the tourism of the region

D. They can get to know the local customs and living habits

37.     According to the author, the most important reason for people to go travelling may be _________

A. making friends     B. sightseeing    C. learning     D. enjoyment

38.     By saying “Seeing is believing”, the author means that _________

A. you cannot believe it until you see the real object by yourself

B. you will have a clear idea about something when you see it personally

C. you will know what has happened to something when you see it

D. you will have no doubt when you see something by yourself

39.     Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?

A. Tourism is the fastest growing industry in some countries.

B. People may take a trip to the nearby mountains or beaches to relax at the weekends.

C. Travelling may make people feel fresh and energetic.

D. The knowledge we get from travel is as valuable as that from reference books.

40.     The underlined word “acquired” most probably means _________

A. seen     B. listened     C. learned     D. stolen