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A year ago, my friend
and I went to a nearby town to attend a wedding. After the reception, we were waiting
for a public transport bus to go back home. It was nine o'clock at night, and although
many buses passed, none stopped.
We waited for an hour and
were getting forlorn. We wouldn't be able to stay overnight because it was
weekday, and we both needed to work the next day. It was almost 10 p.m. when a family
who had attended the same wedding passed by in their car. Probably sensing that
we were waiting for some means of transport, they stopped and gave us a lift.
I was so touched by
their kindness, and I expressed my thanks to them. When we reached my hometown,
the family dropped us at the nearest point from where we could catch a shared taxi
to get back to the spot where we had parked our bike. On the way, a laborer stopped
the taxi. The driver saw his clothes and asked him whether he had money to pay the
fare.
The laborer shook
his head and said, "No." On hearing this, the driver refused to take him.
I remembered my own dilemma a few minutes earlier, and I told the driver to allow
him to sit with us, as I would pay his fare. What an immediate opportunity to pass
on the family's act of kindness!
That night, I felt
lightness in my heart, and I went to sleep happily and filled with joy about what
I had gotten to do. How I wish this chain of kindness could continue all over the
world with your help! That is why today I specially share my story with you again!
(1)
The reason why the driver permitted the laborer to get in is that __________.
A . the driver showed mercy on the laborer
B . the author promised to pay the laborer's fare
C . the laborer finally agreed to pay his own fare
D . the driver wanted to share stories with the laborer
(2)
What does the underlined "forlorn" in the second paragraph mean?
A . Hopeless.
B . Excited.
C . Happy.
D . Calm.
(3)
Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A . A poor laborer.
B . A terrible trip.
C . Magic chain of kindness.
D . The power of friendship.
答案: B
A
C