The “Doorman”
On a trip to California, my family stopped for lunch. As we walked toward the entrance to the restaurant, a man, with a 36 beard and dirty hair, jumped up from a bench and opened the door for us.Regardless of his 37 , he greeted us in a friendly way.
Once inside, my daughters whispered, "Mom, he 38 " After we ordered our lunch, I explained, telling the kids to look 39 the dirt.We then watched other customers approach the restaurant but many 40 him.Seeing this rudeness truly upset me.The day I became a mother, I had decided to set a good 41 for my children.Yet sometimes when things didn't go right, being a good example was 42 When our meal arrived, I realized I had left the car-sick pills in the truck.With the windiest trip ahead, the kids needed them, so I 43 myself from the meal and went to get them.
Just then, the "doorman" was opening the door for a couple.They rushed past him without even acknowledging his 44 . Letting them in first, I said a loud "thank you" to him as I 45 .
When I returned, we talked a bit.He said he was not allowed inside 46 he purchased food.I went back and told my family his 47 . Then I asked our waitress to add one soup and sandwich.The kids looked 48 as we had already eaten, but when I said the order was for the "doorman" , they smiled.When it was time to 49 our trip, I noticed the "doorman" enjoying his meal.Upon seeing me, he stood up and thanked me heartily.He then 50 his hand for a handshake and I gratefully accepted.I suddenly noticed the tears in his eyes—tears of 51 . What happened next drew great astonishment: I gave the " doorman" a 52 ! He pulled away, with tears 53 down his face.
Back in truck, I fell into deep thought.While we can't choose many things in life, we can choose when to show gratitude.I said thanks to a man who had 54 held open a door for me, and also said thanks for that 55 to teach my children by example.
| 【小题1】 | | A.heavy | B.messy | C. long | D. grey |
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| 【小题2】 | | A.service | B.status | C. appearance appearance | D. attitude |
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| 【小题3】 | | A.smells | B.smiles | C. sniffs | D. smokes |
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| 【小题4】 | | A.into | B.over | C. around | D. beyond |
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| 【小题5】 | | A.hated | B.missed | C. ignored | D. refused |
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| 【小题6】 | | A.example | B.rule | C. record | D. target |
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| 【小题7】 | | A.tough | B.accessible | C. awkward | D. stressful |
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| 【小题8】 | | A.withdrew | B.freed | C. prevented | D. excused |
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| 【小题9】 | | A.company | B.effort | C. presence | D. attempt |
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| 【小题10】 | | A. quitted | B.exited | C. marched | D. approached |
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| 【小题11】 | | A. before | B.though | C. unless | D. since |
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| 【小题12】 | | A. demand | B.deed | C. experience | D. story |
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| 【小题13】 | | A. concerned | B.puzzled | C. shocked | D. bored |
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| 【小题14】 | | A. continue | B.start | C. take | D. make |
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| 【小题15】 | | A. waved | B.washed | C. raised | D. extended |
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| 【小题16】 | | A. gratitude | B.affection | C. sympathy | D. approval |
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| 【小题18】 | | A. streaming | B.slipping | C. rushing | D. breaking |
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| 【小题19】 | | A. firmly | B.simply | C. constantly | D. politely |
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| 【小题20】 | | A. journey | B.wisdom | C. coincidence | D. opportunity |
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试题答案
【小题1】B
【小题2】C
【小题3】A
【小题4】D
【小题5】C
【小题6】A
【小题7】A
【小题8】D
【小题9】C
【小题10】B
【小题11】C
【小题12】D
【小题13】B
【小题14】A
【小题15】D
【小题16】A
【小题17】B
【小题18】A
【小题19】B
【小题20】D
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