I spotted him at the checkout counter, bagging at No.14. His arms shook violentl

I spotted (发现;认出) him at the checkout counter, bagging at No.14. His arms shookviolently as he placed a carton (纸板箱;纸盒) ofeggs into a plastic bag. He wore a yellow plastic name tag on which he hadwritten “Jerry” in kindergarten penmanship (书法). He looked middle-aged but his mental age musthave been about 12.

Ever since I smiled at him the first timehe bagged my groceries at my local supermarket, Jerry has followed me aroundlike an adoring fan. His lack of boundaries makes me uncomfortable. I don’tknow how to avoid being noticed by him. I don’t want to speak to the manager —my complaint could get him fired. So I start avoiding him.

There are other grocery stores, but Ichoose this one because it employs people with disabilities, from which mybrothers have also suffered.

Last Wednesday after I finished choosingwhat I wanted, I turned around and drove my cart to Checkout No.3, hoping Jerrywould not notice me and stay at No.14.

“Paper or plastic, ma’am?” Jerry’s softvoice surprised me from behind. “Paper, please.” I noticed that the checkoutstand created plenty of space between Jerry and the clerk. In this situation,he knew where to stand. The clerk said to me: “＄27.30, please.” I handed my own cart, signed myreceipt and stepped around the counter, where Jerry was holding my last packetof biscuits. He came towards me, stopping an inch from me. He was too close. Iwanted to dash out of the store and leave behind the packet. Instead, I stoodwith my hand frozen on the cart. His eyes looked lonely — I knew they wouldfollow me after I left the store. I wanted to apologize for my coldness. “I’m…I’m sorry.” A tiny voice inside me said. I tapped my head with my hand as if Ihad forgotten something. “Forgive me. I’m from New York City. I’m not used topeople being so helpful.”

He laughed. I laughed. His eyes brightened.“It’s my job, ma’am. I like it.” he said. When he offered to push my cart, Ididn’t care but nodded deeply. 

44. The author feels uncomfortable because_______________ .

A. Jerry is like an adoring fan to her

B. Jerry is mentally younger

C. Jerry’s handwriting is terrible

D. Jerry is too close to her without properdistance

45. At the checkout stand, _______________.

A. Jerry offered to pay my biscuits

B. Jerry was left behind with a packet ofbiscuits.

C. Jerry knew the social importance ofdistance.

D. Jerry was not close to me.

46. From the passage we can infer that_______________ .

A. Jerry liked his job

B. the author was afraid of Jerry

C. the author’s brothers were disabled

D. Jerry saw the author as his close friend

47. What would be the best title for thispassage?

A. Too Close for Comfortable

B. Don’t Look Down upon the Disabled

C. How to Keep a GoodRelation    

D. Don’t Smile at Strangers

试题答案

【答案】

44--47 DCDA 

【解析】略