It is love that makes the world go round. And it is also love that has such powe

It is love that makes the world go round. And itis also love that has such power to overcome all difficulties. So we say: “Lovewill find a way.” As smile is a facial expression showing pleasure, affection,and friendliness, it is the commonest way to show our good will perfectlywithout saying anything. A Chinese saying runs: “never hit a person who issmiling at you.” It is a time-proven fact that the smile is a language all itsown— a universal language—understood by thepeople of every nation in the world. We may not speak the same tongue as ourforeign neighbors, but we smile in the same tongue. We need no interpreter forthus expressing love, happiness, or good will.

One day while shopping in a small town insouthern California, it was my misfortune to be approached by a clerk whosepersonality contradicted mine. He seemed most unfriendly and not at all concernedabout my intended purchase. I bought nothing, and marched angrily out of thestore. My anger toward that grew with each step. Outside, standing at thecorner, was a dark-complexion young man in his early twenties. His expressivebrown eyes met and held mine, and in the next instant a beautiful, dazzlingsmile covered his face. I gave in immediately. The magnetic power of thatshining smile drove away all bitterness within me, and I found the muscles inmy own face happily responding. “Beautiful day, isn’t it?” I remarked, inpassing. The, suddenly something inside me sent me turning back. “I really owe youa debt of gratitude,” I said softly. His smile deepened, but he made no attemptto answer. A Mexican woman and two men were standing nearby. The woman steppedforward and eyed me inquiringly. “Carlos, he no speak English,” shevolunteered. “You want I should tell him something?” In that moment I felttransformed. Carlos’ smile had made a big person of me. My friendliness andgood will to ward all mankind stood ten feet tall. “Yes,” my reply wasenthusiastic and sincere, “tell him I said ‘Thank you!’” “Thank you?” The womanseemed slightly puzzled. I gave her arm a friendly pat as I turned to leave. “Justtell him that,” I insisted. “He’ll understand. I am sure!” Oh, what a smile cando! Although I have never seen that young man again, I shall never forget thelesson he taught me that morning.

    From that day on, I became smile –conscious, and I practice the diligently, anywhere and everywhere, witheverybody. When I got excited in traffic, taking the right – of – way (公路用地) from the other car with my stupid mistake, I’d smile andshrug my shoulders apologetically. This action on my part would always draw agood – natured smile in return. If the other fellow was at fault – and if Icould remember my resolution in time! – he’d get a broad smile ofunderstanding. This took a bit of doing at first. I’ll admit it wasn’t alwayseasy, but it was fun. The results were sometimes amazing. Many times, a broad,friendly smile would completely turn aside ill – feeling and tension. I’mwondering now how many tragic add dents could be avoided on our overcrowdedhighways, if every driver remembered to smile!

1.The author got angry while shopping one day because         .

A. of the clerk’s unfriendlinessand lack of concern

B. of her misfortune

C. she failed to purchase what sheintended

D. a dark – complexion young manlaughed at her

2.From the conversation between the author and the Mexicanwoman, we can infer that the woman         .

A. was well – educated butunwilling to help others

B. was able to speak English

C. knew some English and was readyto help others

D. was familiar with the young man

3.In the author’s opinion, if all people remembered to smilewhen driving,         .

A. many traffic accidents could beavoided

B. they would receive a goodnatural smile in return

C. they could get a broad smile ofunderstanding

D. they wouldn’t feel any tension

4.Thebest title for this passage could be          .

A. The Art of Smiling            B.The Universal Language

C. The Power of Love          D.The Magic Power of Friendship

试题答案

【答案】

1.A

2.C

3.A

4.B