On a trip to California, my family stopped for lunch. As we walked toward the entrance to the restaurant, a man with _______ and dirty hair opened the door for us and greeted us in a friendly way.
Once inside, my daughters whispered, "Mum, he _______." After we ordered our lunch, I told the kids to look _______the appearance. The day I became a mother, I had decided to set a good _______for my children. Sometimes when things didn't go right, being a good example was _______ . When our meal arrived, I realized I had left the car-sick pills in the truck. With the windiest(蜿蜒的)trip ahead, the _________ needed them, so I went for them.
Just then, the "doorman" was opening the door for a couple. They rushed past him without even looking at him. Letting them in first, I said a loud "thank you" to him as I _______.
When I returned, we talked a bit. He said he was not allowed inside _______ he bought food. I went back and told my family his _______ . Then I asked our waitress to add one soup and sandwich. The kids looked at me____________ as we had already eaten. When I said the order was for the "doorman", they smiled. When it was time to ____________ our trip, I noticed the "doorman" enjoying his meal. Upon seeing me, he stood up and thanked me heartily. He then ____________ his hand for a handshake and I gratefully ______________. I suddenly noticed the tears in his eyes.
While we can't choose many things in life, we can choose when to show thanks. I said thanks to a man who had ____________ helped open a door for me, and also said thanks for that ______________ to teach my children by example.
1.A.heavy B.long C.messy D.grey
2.A.smokes B.smiles C.tastes D.smells
3.A.beyond B.over C.around D.into
4.A.standard B.rule C.record D.example
5.A.stressful B.strict C.easy D.hard
6.A.kids B.couple C.man D.waitress
7.A.quitted B.marched C.exited D.approached
8.A.before B.unless C.though D.since
9.A.story B.purpose C.experience D.requirement
10.A.in turn B.in danger C.in doubt D.in fear
11.A.make B.start C.take D.continue
12.A.reached B.washed C.raised D.gave
13.A.pushed B.accepted C.missed D.refused
14.A.carefully B.simply C.specially D.patiently
15.A.journey B.wisdom C.chance D.challenge
—Do you know____________ —To protect our only home--the earth.
A.how we should live a green life B.why should we live a green life
C.why we should live a green life D.whether we should live a green life
—I promise that I will read English for half an hour every morning, mum.
—Really? ________.
A.Every dog has its day. B.Practice makes perfect.
C.Many hands make light work. D.Actions speak louder than words.
—Dad, would you please walk a little more ?
—Sorry. I thought you could follow me.
A.closely B.quickly C.quietly D.slowly
一Already five people in the taxi, but the driver managed to take me as well.
一Terrible, and it be an uncomfortable journey.
A. can B. should C. must D. need
―Jill, you look busy. ______ ―Thank you, Peter, but I can manage it myself.
A.What’s the matter? B.Anything I can do to help?
C.Is everything OK? D.How could you do that?