One morning more than thirty years ago, I entered the Track Kitchen, a restaurant where everyone from the humblest(卑微的) to the most powerful came for breakfast. I noticed an empty chair next to an elderly, unshaven man, who looked somewhat disheveled. He was wearing a worn-out hat and was alone. I asked if I might join him. He agreed quietly and I sat down to have my breakfast.
We cautiously began a conversation and spoke about a wide rang of things. We never introduced ourselves. I was concerned that he might have no money and not be able to afford something to eat. So as I rose to go back to the counter and buy a second cup of coffee, I asked,
“My I get you something ?”
“A coffee would be nice.”
Then I bought him a cup of coffee, We talked more, and he accepted another cup of coffee, Finally, I rose to leave, wished him well, and headed for the exit. At the door I met one of my friends. He asked,
“How did you get to know Mr. Galbreath?”
“Who?”
“The man you were sitting with. He is chairman of the Board of Churchill Downs.”
I could hardly believe it. I was buying, offering a free breakfast, and feeling pity for one of the world’s richest and most powerful men!
My few minutes with Mr. Galbreath changed my life. Now I try to treat everyone with respect, no matter who I think they are, and to meet another human being with kindness and sincerity.
1.What does the underlined word “disheveled” mean?
A. Unfriendly. B. Untidy. C. Gentle. D. Kind.
2.The author bought coffee for the old man because
A. he thought the old man was poor
B. he wanted to start a conversation
C. he intended to show his politeness
D. he would like to thank the old man
3.How did the author probably feel after he talked with his friend?
A. Proud. B. Pitiful. C. Surprised. D. Regretful
4.What is the message mainly expressed in the story?
A. We should learn to be generous.
B. It is honorable to help those in need.
C. People in high positions are not like what we expect.
D. We should avoid judging people by their appearances.
请阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从36~55各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项的标号涂黑。
Introduction to Letters to Sam
Dear Reader,
Please allow me to tell you something before you read this book. When my 1, Sam, was born, my heart was filled with joy. I had been sitting in a wheelchair for 20 years before then, and I have been 2ill many times. So I wondered if I would have the 3to tell Sam what I had 4.
For years I have been hosting a program on the 5and writing articles for a magazine. Being 6to move freely, I have learned to sit still and keep my heart 7, exchanging thoughts with thousands of listeners and 8. So when Sam was born, I 9to tell him about school and friendship, romance and work, love and everything else. That’s how I started to write these 10. I hope that Sam would 11them sooner or later.
However, that expectation 12when Sam showed signs of autism (自闭症) at the age of two. He had actually stopped talking before the discovery of the signs. He 13to communicate with others, even the family members. That was 14for me but didn’t stop me writing on. I realized that I had even 15now to tell him. I wanted him to 16what it means to be “different” from others, and learn how to fight against the misfortune he’ll 17as I myself, his grandfather, did. I just 18if I could write all that I wanted to say in the rest of my life.
Now, 19the book has been published, I have been given the chance. Every chapter in the book is a letter to Sam: some about my life, and all about what it means to be a 20.
Daniel Gottlieb
1.A. son B. nephew C. brother D. grandson
2.A. seriously B. mentally C. slightly D. quietly
3.A. ability B. time C. courage D. responsibility
4.A. written B. suffered C. observed D. lost
5.A. radio B. television C. stage D. bed
6.A. ready B. unable C. anxious D. eager
7.A. warm B. broken C. closed D. open
8.A. hosts B. visitors C. readers D. reporters
9.A. began B. stopped C. forgot D. decided
10.A. letters B. emails C. books D. diaries
11.A. find B. read C. collect D. keep
12.A. developed B. disappeared C. changed D. arrived
13.A. tried B. refused C. regretted D. hoped
14.A. exciting B. acceptable C. strange D. heartbreaking
15.A. less B. everything C. more D. nothing
16.A. understand B. explain C. believe D. question
17.A. fear B. face C. know D. cause
18.A. felt B. guessed C. saw D. doubted
19.A. as B. once C. though D. if
20.A. teacher B. child C. man D. writer
-----Have you played baseball before? We need one more player.
-----______. I like ball games, so I believe it will be to learn baseball.
A. Sometimes B. Not really C. Never mind D. That’s cool
My grandpa is as as a young man and hates sitting around doing nothing all day.
A. religious B. curious C. energetic D. effective
— Where did you find your lost key?
— Well, it was at the hotel we stayed.
A. that B. where C. when D. in what
Youth’s Day, a celebration was held on our campus yesterday.
A. In favor of B. In order of C. In search of D. In memory of
