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
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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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