Question

【题目】阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
I never thought I would have a life-changing experience a t Wal-Mart.
Although my thoughts were only on speed, the checkout line I was standing in wasn’t moving as quickly as I wanted, and I glanced toward the cashier.
There stood a man in his seventies, wearing glasses and a nice smile. I thought, well, he’s an old guy!
For the next few minutes I watched him. He greeted every customer before scanning the items. Sure, his words were the usual, “How’ s it going? ”. But he did something different—he actually listened to people. Then he would respond to what they had said and engage them in brief conversations.
I thought it was odd. I has grown accustomed to people asking me how I was doing simply out of a robotic conversational habit. After a while, you don’t give any thought to the question and just mumble something back. I could say, “I just found out I have six months to live, ”and someone would reply, “Have a great day! ”
But that wasn’t the end.
He gave them the change, walked around the counter, and extended his right hand in an act of friendship. He looked the customers in the eyes. “I sure want to thank you for shopping here today, ”he told them. “You have a great day. Bye-bye. ”
The looks on the faces of the customers were priceless. There were smiles and some sheepish grins. All had been touched by his simple gesture—and in a place they never expected. They would gather their things and walk out, smiling.
Of course, he did the same to me and I got to know his name, Marty.
Who was that guy? It was as if Sam Walton had come back from the dead and invaded this old guy’s body.
I had never walked away from that shop feeling like that.
（1）The checkout line the writer was standing in moved slower than expected because.
A.the cashier couldn’t work as fast as others
B.there were some big purchases
C.the cashier did more than scanning the items
D.the writer was not patient enough
（2）According to the writer, when common people ask you “How’s it going? ”.
A.they don’t really care what you may answer
B.they are just practicing their conversation ability
C.they are inquiring about your private information
D.they don’t expect to hear any negative answers
（3）What can we infer about Sam Walton?
A.He might be Marty’s father or grandfather.
B.He might be friendly and devoted to Wal-Mart.
C.He might have died while working in the market.
D.He might have come back from the dead once before.
（4）What does the writer intend to express through the text?
A.Our everyday life is always full of surprises.
B.Most customers enjoy being treated this way.
C.Being different is a good way of doing business.
D.A little positive action can make a big difference.

Answer 1

【答案】
（1）B
（2）D
（3）B
（4）A
【解析】1 细节理解题。根据第一段第二句可知当一个孩子被告知他不酷的时候, 他可能会说他不在乎甚至会故意做出不酷的行为来。 2 细节理解题。根据第三段第二句The teacher can arrange things so that he has chances to use his abilities to contribute to class projects. 老师可以安排一些事情, 这样他有机会运用他的能力为班级方案做贡献。可知选D。
3 细节理解题。根据第四段第二句Be friendly when your child brings others home to play. 当孩子带其他同学回家玩的时候, 父母一定要友好。可知选B。
4 主旨大意题。文章主要介绍了父母和老师怎样帮助一个不酷的孩子交到朋友。