Question

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 no matter another human being with kindness and sincerity.

1.What does the underlined word “disheveled” mean?

A. Unfriendly.         B. Kind.        C. Elegant.         D. Untidy.

2.The author bought coffee for the old man because      .

A. he wanted to start a conversation       

B. he thought the old man was poor

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. Surprised.        B. Pitiful.         C. Proud.          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. We should avoid judging people by their appearances.

D. People in high positions are not like what we expect.

Answer

1.D

2.B

3.A

4.C

【解析】文章通过一个小故事告诉我们不要以貌取人。

1.猜测词义题。根据下文的He was wearing a worn-out hat可知这个人的穿着很破旧，不整洁。故D正确。

2.细节题。根据文章第2段第2,3行I was concerned that he might have no money and not be able to afford something to eat.可知B正确。

3.推理题。根据文章倒数第2段可知我非常惊讶，这个人竟然是一个非常富有的人。故A正确。

4.主旨大意题。文章告诉我们的道路正是不要以貌取人。