"Mom. I can't wait to own a fast Porsche(保时捷)," said sixteen-year-old Steve. as he drove our old family car home after he passed his driving test. "A Porsche is expensive." I replied. "You will have to work hard to earn one."
Over the next several years Steve tried his best to realize the goal. After high school he won a scholarship(奖学金)to study at a famous university and graduated with honors. Later he earned an MBA degree and got a job in a large company. Then he got married.
One day in 2011 his dad and I visited them on invitation. After a round of hugs. Steve asked me to stand in front of the garage. He opened the door.
"What a beautiful car!" I said in amazement. Steve smiled with tears of happiness in his eyes." Mom, remember I once said I wanted to own a fast Porsche? Let me take you for a ride and show you what this car can do. I'll take Dad later." We climbed into the sports car, and then he started the car. We sped up along a wide road, shot up a long bridge and performed a fast turn before we headed for home.
"Wow! That was an exciting ride!" I said as I climbed out of the comfortable seat. "This car is better than all my expectations." Steve said in happiness.
Months later, during another visit. I was admiring his perfect Porsche in the garage when he said that he had decided to sell it I was unprepared for it! He explained that he had discovered that wanting a Porsche was more fun than having one.
1. The son's doing well in school was mainly because of __________.| A．the aim to go abroad in the future | B．the duty to support the family |
| C．the goal of owning a fast Porsche | D．the decision to live on his own |
| A．he wanted to show them his new car | B．his family needed their help |
| C．he hadn't seen them for a long time | D．they needed a rest from hard work |
| A．Wanting is More Fun than Having | B．Patience Results in Success |
| C．Actions Speak Louder than Words | D．All Good Things Come to an End |
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【推荐1】Travelling to watch their team play at the World Cup took a little longer than usual for two French fans. Mehdi Balamissa and Gabriel Martin decided the best way to travel from France to Qatar was on two wheels. The friends spent three months travelling 7,000 kilometers by bicycle to reach Qatar 2022 and watch their beloved France defend its title.
“It was a crazy idea, but we’re the kind of people that have big ideas and don’t want to have any regrets,” Balamissa said, as both spoke to CNN Sport a day after arriving in the country. “So, since we are both self-employed, we decided to block off three months of our time and come to Qatar.”
The pair started their mammoth (庞大的) journey at the Stade de France in Paris, home of the French national team, and finished at the stunning Lusail Stadium, the venue that would host the final at Qatar 2022. They would travel on average 115 kilometers per day, taking appropriate rest days when needed. They battled through the heat of the desert in Saudi Arabia as well as flooded woodland areas in Hungary as they made their winding way to Qatar, stopping off at campsites, lodges (乡间小舍) and hotels to sleep.
The idea came about after cycling from France to Italy to watch their country play in the UEFA Nations League last year and they wanted to test themselves with a much longer trip. They hoped their trip would promote the benefits of sustainable travel and said they planned to offer cycling workshops to children from disadvantaged backgrounds when they eventually arrived home.
The two cyclists encountered many problems along the way, including dozens of flat tires, but relied on their infectiously positive attitude to get them through. The pair laugh as they recall the time they had to travel 15 hours to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in order to find a bike repair shop before travelling 15 hours back to the exact point where they had stopped.
“We had many troubles, but we fixed them as we went,” Martin told CNN.
1. Why did Balamissa and Martin go to Qatar?| A．To achieve their big ideas. | B．To set them apart from the other fans. |
| C．To close off three months for no regrets. | D．To watch their country defending its champion. |
| A．Their travelling plan. | B．Their severe challenges. |
| C．The schedule about their journey。 | D．The scenery along their journey. |
| A．To explore the secrets and laws of nature. | B．To raise people’s awareness of eco-tourism. |
| C．To benefit more from the cycling workshops. | D．To be involved in the UEFA Nations League. |
| A．Attitude is everything. | B．Life lies in sports. |
| C．Life needs a slow pace. | D．Man should be at one with nature. |
【推荐2】Children at a hospital in Vienna recently enjoyed a wonderful surprise right outside their windows. Famous superheroes scaled (攀登) the building, arriving at the children’s windows to deliver warm hellos and smiles along with some impressive superhero muscle flexing.
It was a gift of love delivered from caped heroes on the outside to those young and isolated “heroes” who are inside hospital rooms. This special event happened at the St. Anna hospital on Monday, February 15 to coincide with International Childhood Cancer Day, according to The Jerusalem Post.
Members of WEGA, Austria’s special police force, dressed up as five much loved superheroes for the occasion, putting their strength, athleticism, and kindness into this most giving act. Superman, Batman, Thor, Iron Man, and Spider-Man joined forces outside the hospital for a most special team mission. They rappelled (绕绳下降) down from the roof in true superhero style, and stopped at each child’s window, surprising each patient, bringing laughter, and a thrill.
Many of the children behind those windows are seriously ill and have little interaction with the outside world, especially during times of lockdown. Receiving a special visit from a superhero can encourage a child’s imagination and offer incredible excitement and delight. It adds a depth of fun and playfulness to their world and can help them to dream big.
Below the hospital windows, a brass band played the classic superhero tunes, while other patients and nurses gathered outside to witness the scene. After the superheroes touched ground, there was time for some photos outside with the dynamic superheroes.
On this very important mission to fight loneliness, these caped superheroes offered incredible emotional support. Along with tears of joy, the event received much attention around the world, building more awareness of cancer care for children and teens.
As Spider-Man author Stan Lee wrote, “With great power comes great responsibility.” This famous Peter Parker principle was made on a cold winter day in Vienna, warming hearts around the world.
1. What is the third paragraph mainly about?| A．The reaction of the children. | B．Some details of the mission. |
| C．Some types of superheroes. | D．The police forces attending the mission. |
| A．Puzzling. | B．Frightening. | C．Complex. | D．Meaningful. |
| A．Positive social influence on cancer care. |
| B．More awareness of heroes’ responsibility. |
| C．Better medical treatment for the children. |
| D．More demand for superheroes’ visits. |
| A．Superheroes Offer Joy and Hope to Kids in Hospital |
| B．Members of Police Force Dressed Up as Superheroes |
| C．Policemen Dressed Up as Superheroes to Deliver Gifts |
| D．Sick Children Need More Interaction with the World |
【推荐3】By age 25 John D. Rockefeller controlled one of the largest oil companies in America. By age 31 he had become the world’s largest oil producer. By age 38 he commanded 90% of the oil produced in the U.S. By the time of his retirement at age 58, he was the richest man in the country. By the time he died, he had become the richest man in the world.
But there was little in Rockefeller’s upbringing that would signal his great success. He was born in a run-down house in New York in 1839. His mother was a solid, religious woman, but his father, William Avery Rockefeller, was little more than a dishonest salesman, unable to provide for his family.
Young John grew up helping work the family farm. But he had his eyes set on greater things, and earnestly desired to rise in the world.
He had a talent for numbers, and he dropped out of high school to become better acquainted with their management. Enrolling in a 3-month business course at a commercial college, he learned the basics of book-keeping and banking.
After graduating at the age of 16, Rockefeller left his rural home to look for a job in Cleveland. As Rockefeller remembered, the job market was tight, and the response was not encouraging: “No one wanted a boy, and very few showed any interest in me.” Yet young John was not at all discouraged.
From morning until later afternoon, six days a week, for six weeks — sweating through Cleveland’s hot summer, walking its streets until his feet ached — Rockefeller continued to seek a job. He attacked this goal with patient persistence. Finally, on September 26, 1855, he heard the words he’d been waiting for: “We’ll give you a chance.” Ever after, Rockefeller referred to this date as “Job Day” and celebrated its anniversary with more passion than his own birthday, for this was the great turning point in his life. Through singular focus on a goal, and patient persistence, he had obtained a toehold in the world of business.
1. What is the purpose of Paragraph 1?| A．To explain why Rockefeller was so successful. |
| B．To attract the readers with facts about Rockefeller. |
| C．To entertain the readers with some stories of Rockefeller. |
| D．To inform the readers of the road for Rockefeller’s success. |
| A．Family upbringing. | B．His talent for numbers. |
| C．His persistence and determination. | D．Training at a commercial college. |
| A．He had an eye problem. |
| B．He was turned down for many times. |
| C．He dropped out of his commercial college. |
| D．He was forced to go home by the tight market. |
| A．It changed his whole life. | B．It was close to his birthday. |
| C．It was the hardest day in his life. | D．It was the day he got his first job. |
【推荐1】“I’ve been beat up by wildlife my whole life,” Dean Newman, a wildlife photographer, told the media. A large bird once charged at Dean in Brazil, knocking him to the ground. In South Africa not long ago, a lion sent him running back into his jeep. Dean doesn’t take it personally.
And when the time came to save one particular member of the wild kingdom, the 68-year-old photographer from Southern Maryland sprang into action. He stepped into Beltway traffic to rescue an osprey (鱼鹰) that lay on the road, helpless.
This was on Friday afternoon. Dean and his wife Sandy were driving home when they spotted the osprey. Dean said, “Right there in the middle of the traffic, this osprey was just sitting. Thank goodness he hadn’t been run over.”
Dean pulled his pickup truck to the side of the busy road and tried to make eye contact with other drivers, signaling that he wanted to walk in front of them. “Luckily this guy in a VW Passat, he caught my eye and stopped,” Dean said.
Dean ran over, reached down, grabbed the osprey, then ran back to his truck. Sandy searched for wildlife rehabilitators (复健员). Then they called Molly Moore, the president of Southern Maryland Audubon. She suggested calling the Owl Moon Raptor Centre in Boyds, in Montgomery County. It was a bit out of their way, but Owl Moon’s director, Suzanne Shoemaker, said she’d send someone to meet the Newmans. They met with volunteer Bill Lamoureux in the parking lot of the College Park Ikea and the transfer (转交) was made.
Dean has photographed plenty of mammals — lions and jaguars, bison and bears — but he has a special fondness for birds. “I like birds because they show up well in most cases,” he said. As close as he was to that osprey, surely he got some great photos?
“Unfortunately, it never even crossed my mind to do that, believe it or not,” Dean said. “I’m embarrassed to say that. I was too busy avoiding traffic. But I was lucky to have the experience.”
1. What do you think of Dean’s job according to the first paragraph?| A．Interesting. | B．Serious. | C．Boring. | D．Dangerous. |
| A．To require them to save the bird. |
| B．To signal them to stop their cars. |
| C．To order them to obey the traffic rules. |
| D．To warn them about the danger ahead. |
| A．Dean Newman. | B．Molly Moore. |
| C．Suzanne Shoemaker. | D．Bill Lamoureux. |
| A．Caring and brave. | B．Talented and sincere. |
| C．Polite and determined. | D．Smart and independent. |
“No! Leave me alone!” Those were the last words I said to him that morning.
My friends called and invited me to go to the mall with them a few hours later. I forgot to be mad at them and went. I came home to find a note on the table. My mother put it where I would be sure to see it. “Dad has had an accident. Please meet us at Highland Park Hospital”.
When I reached the hospital, my mother came out and told me my father’s injuries were extensive. “Your father told the driver to leave him alone and just call 911, thank God! If he had moved Daddy, there’s no telling what might have happened. A broken rib (肋骨) might have pierced (穿透) a lung....”
My mother may have said more, but I didn’t hear. I didn’t hear anything except those terrible words: Leave me alone. My dad said them to save himself from being hurt more. How much had I hurt him when I hurled (愤慨地说出) those words at him earlier in the day?
It was several days later that he was finally able to have a conversation. I held his hand gently, afraid of hurting him.
“Daddy... I am so sorry....”
“It’s okay, sweetheart. I’ll be okay.”
“No,” I said, “I mean about what I said to you that day. You know, that morning?”
My father could no more tell a lie than he could fly. He looked at me and said, “Sweetheart, I don’t remember anything about that day, not before, during or after the accident. I remember kissing you goodnight the night before, though.” He managed a weak smile.
My English teacher once told me that words have immeasurable power. They can hurt or they can heal. And we all have the power to choose our words. I intend to do that very carefully from now on.
1. The author was in bad mood that morning because ________.
| A．his father had a terrible accident |
| B．he couldn’t drive to the mall with his friends |
| C．his friends hadn’t invited him to the cinema |
| D．his father didn’t allow him to go out with his friends |
| A．Because he didn’t go along with his father. |
| B．Because he was rude to his father that morning. |
| C．Because he failed to come earlier after the accident. |
| D．Because he couldn’t look after his father in the hospital. |
| A．he had a poor memory |
| B．he didn’t want to forgive his son |
| C．he just wanted to comfort his son |
| D．he lost his memory after the accident |
| A．Don’t treat your parents badly. |
| B．Don’t hurt others with rude words. |
| C．Don’t move the injured in an accident. |
| D．Don’t be angry with friends at small things. |
Patricia Blues, 29, has a new aim in life: to keep drivers’ hands on their steering wheels and off their cell phones. On November 2, 2007, Blues lived through a horrible experience. A motorist dialing a cell phone drove through a stop sign at 45 miles per hour and ran into the side of Blues’ car. Blues’ 2-year-old daughter was killed immediately in the crash.
Blues has since devoted her time top pushing for laws that would prevent this type of tragedy from happening again.
Cell phones are not the only distractions（分神） that cause accidents. Eating, changing CDs, reading maps, talking to passengers, and just reaching for an object on the floor can be dangerous. Therefore, the emphasis should be on educating drivers to avoid all distractions. However, talking on cell phones might be easier to regulate than eating or changing music. At least 34 states have already passed laws to restrict cell phone use in moving cars. No state has banned it yet, but several US. cities. Worldwide, 13 nations, including Australia, England, Germany, Japan and China have banned drivers’ use of cell phones in moving cars.
To date, no scientific evidence has been published showing that talking on the phone affects driving safety. But according to a test by some high school students, “driving while on the phone does affect safety and probably shouldn’t be done”.
1. What happened to Patricia Blues on November 2, 2007?
| A．She was seriously injured in a car crash. |
| B．She lost her daughter in a road accident. |
| C．She broke the traffic rules at a bus stop |
| D．Her vehicle was destroyed by a motorbike. |
| A．Blues’ lack of driving experience |
| B．the motorist’s failure of seeing the stop sign |
| C．Blues’ poor car conditions |
| D．the motorist’s absence of mind while driving |
| A．to forbid the carrying of cell phones in cars |
| B．to educate drivers to avoid all distractions |
| C．to ban talking on cell phones while driving |
| D．to study harmful results of using cell phones |
| A．Using cell phones while driving is easier to be controlled by law than other distractions |
| B．It is more important to make laws than educate drivers to be aware of driving safety. |
| C．Driving while on the cell phone is firmly against only by some students from high schools. |
| D．It is extremely urgent for the cities with a large population to restrict using cell phones |
【推荐1】Tour operators have seasonal deals on holidays to Australia and other countries in a new year.
Austravel
Holidaymakers can save up to 30% on a trip to Australia with the Austravel sale, which runs for about a month. It also includes a fourteen-day-long trip to Perth and a west coast self-drive trip from £795 per person including flights in May or July.
● austravel. com
Thomson and First Choice
Some deals are being launched this week by Thomson and First Choice, with early booking offers including free places for kids, lower deposits (押金) and up to £300 off per couple on a lot of destinations.
● thomson. co. uk, firstchoice. co. uk
Eurocamp
The camping company is offering thousands of Easter and May half-term holidays for under £350, such as an Easter break at La Baume on the French Riviera for just £25 a night, based on a stay in a two-bedroom holiday home. Early bookers can save up to 25% and secure a holiday with a deposit of just £99.
● eurocamp. co. uk
Kuoni
Running from Christmas Eve, the Kuoni sale includes a wide range of offers. These offers include ten nights full board in the Maldives from £1,599 and seven nights in Phuket, Thailand from £999 per person—both including flights and transfers (换乘).
● kuoni. co. Uk
1. How long may you stay in Perth with Austravel?| A．One month. | B．Two weeks. | C．One week. | D．Four night. |
| A．It requires no deposit. |
| B．It offers cheap return flights. |
| C．It is suitable for family travel. |
| D．It can save up to £300 per person. |
| A．Austravel. | B．Thomson and First Choice. |
| C．Eurocamp. | D．Kuoni. |
| A．Both have various offers. |
| B．Both include flights. |
| C．Both offer a discount for early booking. |
| D．Both need a deposit to secure a holiday. |
【推荐2】There is a popular belief among parents that schools are no longer interested in spelling. No school I have ever taught in has ever ignored spelling or considered it unimportant. There are, however, different ideas about how to teach it, or how much priority (优先) it must be given over general language development and writing ability. The problem is how to encourage a child to express himself freely and confidently in writing without holding him back with the complexities (复杂性) of spelling. That’s why teachers often encourage the early use of dictionaries and pay attention to content (内容) rather than spelling.
If spelling becomes the only focus of his teacher’s interest, clearly a bright child will be likely to “play safe”. He will tend to write only words within his spelling range, choosing to avoid adventurous language.
I was once shocked to read on the bottom of a piece of writing about a personal experience. “This work is terrible! There are far too many spelling mistakes and your writing is terrible.” It may have been a sharp comment on the pupil’s spelling in writing, but it was also a sad sign that the teacher had failed to read the composition, which contained some beautiful expressions of the child’s deep feelings. The teacher was not wrong to draw attention to the mistakes, but if his priorities had centered on the child’s ideas, an expression of his disappointment with the spelling would have given the pupil more encouragement to seek improvement.
1. Teachers are different in their opinions about ________.| A．the difficulties in teaching spelling |
| B．the complexities of the basic writing skills |
| C．the role of spelling in general language development and writing ability |
| D．the necessity of teaching spelling |
| A．fair | B．unreasonable |
| C．amusing | D．careless |
| A．The importance of developing writing skills. |
| B．The complexities of spelling. |
| C．The relationship between spelling and the content of a composition. |
| D．The correct way of marking compositions. |
【推荐3】A billionaire has recently made one of the biggest charitable（慈善的）donations to a university in China’s history. Chen Tianqiao donated $115 million to the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) to help advanced brain research. The donation will be spent deepening the understanding of how the brain works. Chen has been interested to brain research, believing it can shape the industries such as artificial intelligence and virtual reality. However, this huge donation has caused heated discussing among Chinese scholars and internet users alike.
Many criticized him for choosing to give money to a foreign university rather than home institutes for brain research, which are developing fast and are on track to catch up with the US in just a few years. Rao Yi, a biologist at Peking University, even said the donation was a typical mistake.
Others, however, support his choice. They believe Caltech is a more reasonable choice compared to Chinese research institutions. Caltech has a long history and has taken a leading position in biology, and therefore it produces more efficient results. In addition, the results of the research benefit not only the American people, but also the rest of the world.
A similar controversial case started two years ago when Pan Shiyi, chairman of SOHO China, donated $15 million to Harvard University to help disadvantaged Chinese students.
Many believe that China is still behind in the management and use of donated money, and that as a result, Chinese charity donators are looking abroad. In comparison, Western countries like the US, which have a long history of donating money, have well-developed systems that use money efficiently. They can also provide full access for donors who want to track the use of the money. To get more donations, Chinese universities should be braver and more honest. They need self-reflection, rather than envy.
1. Why did Chen’s donation draw criticism?| A．It was not given to a Chinese university. |
| B．It was one of the largest to Caltech. |
| C．It was not used efficiently in the USA. |
| D．It was used in brain research. |
| A．The Chinese are just too envious |
| B．The achievements will benefit the whole world |
| C．Caltech is a university with a longer history |
| D．The fund can help disadvantaged Chinese students |
| A．To suggest the enthusiasm of the billionaires |
| B．To show off generosity of the billionaires |
| C．To inform Chinese students are poor at academy |
| D．To stress the disagreement over donating abroad. |
| A．explore artificial intelligence | B．develop efficient systems |
| C．grow fast and catch up with the US | D．educate more honest graduates |
【推荐1】One year, our son Tom, who was six years old, asked for a new sound system. "Please bring me a new stereo so I don't have to listen to my dad's old music," he told the shop's Santa. Jenny and I took note.
On Christmas Eve, we let Tom sleep in our bed at the back of the house, where the sound of Santa wouldn't wake him. Then I went to my NASA-level workshop in the spare bedroom and spent the whole night putting together that stereo.
At one point, I took a break to move Tom from our bed to his — he was afraid that Santa might think he wasn't home and would forget to leave presents behind. He moved a bit while I carried him but never opened his eyes. At last, I finished the stereo and positioned it by the tree. Jenny and I fell asleep early that Christmas morning, filled with satisfaction. At 7 a.m., Tom woke us up and led us to the Christmas tree in the hall. He fell in love with the sound system.
A few days passed, and Tom asked me a surprising question. "Dad, how did I get from your bed to mine?" Ever the clever one, I said, "Santa moved you! Isn't that fun?” He said nothing, walking into the hall and looking closely at the floor. He came back, arms folded. "Dad, we need to talk, but Mom can't hear. You are Santa Claus! Look at the wheel marks on the carpet. The stereo was rolled out of that bedroom and down the hallway." I was shocked. He was only six.
His big concern was that we should not tell his mother, because he was certain she didn't know. "It will be our little secret forever," I told him, much to his delight. "We men have to stick together."
After that, Tom got to be Santa on Christmas when we donated presents to a needy family — he just loved it.
1. Why did Tom's parents move Tom from their bed to his?| A．Because they wanted him to sleep alone. |
| B．Because they knew his worry that he would possibly miss Santa's presents. |
| C．Because they wanted to put together the stereo. |
| D．Because they would prepare another gift for him. |
| A．He didn't want his mother to hear. |
| B．He discovered the wheel marks on the floor. |
| C．He wanted to confirm that his father was Santa. |
| D．He saw his father putting together the stereo at night. |
| A．Smart and kind |
| B．Considerate and curious |
| C．Naughty and aggressive |
| D．Responsible and cautious |
| A．The secret well keep forever |
| B．The gift Tom likes best |
| C．The holiday I'll never forget |
| D．The kid I've teased |
【推荐2】Nearly twenty years have passed since China launched the first Beidou satellite in 2000. In that time more Beidou satellites were sent into orbit(轨道), forming the Beidou Navigation Satellite System(BDS, 北斗卫星导航系统). In late 2012, it began providing positioning, navigation, timing and messaging services for people in China and other parts of the Asia-Pacific region(区域).
At the end of 2018, BDS started to provide global services. “This marked Beidou’s entering a ‘global era’ from its ‘regional era’, ” BDS Spokesman Ran Chengqi said at a news conference.
Now with two more Beidou satellites launched on Dec.16th, 2019, BDS has 53 satellites in orbit－more than US government’s Global Positioning System(GPS), which has 31 active satellites. That launch means the core(核心) of Beidou’s third-generation network is now in place. It is expected to greatly improve the system’s ability to serve users worldwide.
A signal receiver on Earth－your smart phone, for example, measures its distance from at least three satellites by recording the amount of time it takes to receive their signals. Then it can calculate(计算) its location. With so many satellites, BDS can provide a more accurate(精确的) calculation. While GPS calculates locations to within a few meters, BDS reduces the error to centimeters. This high-precision(高精确度的) service is useful for land surveying, mapping, agriculture and automated driving.
China is willing to share BDS with the world. According to Ran, BDS products have been exported(出口) to more than 120 countries and regions. “The Beidou system will always stick to the development idea of ‘China’s Beidou, the world’s Beidou and the first-class Beidou ’, serving the world and benefiting mankind,” Ran told reporters after the latest launch. He added that future plans call for a smarter and more accessible(易使用的) system with Beidou as its core, to come online by 2035.
1. According to the passage, which of the following is true?| A．BDS is only used in China. | B．GPS has more satellites than BDS. |
| C．BDS develops step by step. | D．The first Beidou satellite provided global services. |
| A．how BDS works | B．what BDS is |
| C．why people prefer BDS | D．how the signal is received |
| A．The system is expected to improve in the future. | B．BDS is perfect at present. |
| C．Other countries refuse to use BDS. | D．It is challenging to export BDS products. |
| A．BDS or GPS? | B．China’s Beidou, the world’s Beidou! |
| C．Advance with the world! | D．Prepare for future! |
【推荐3】I arrived late one night on a business trip, so I decided to have dinner in the hotel I stayed in. As I was finishing my meal, an elderly couple came in. They were holding hands and had lovely smiles on their faces. They sat three tables from me. I was amazed at the love they showed for each other. It struck me because it was shortly after ending a 20-year marriage and I still had pain in my heart.
My waiter was also their waiter. As I paid my bill, I asked what their bill was. He informed me, and I gave him $40 to pay their bill. He asked if I knew them. I told him “No, I just wanted to repay them for the love that they were showing to each other, ” and then I left.
The next day I entered the restaurant again. After I had been seated, the waiter who served me the night before told me that the strangest thing happened after I left the restaurant. When the elderly couple went to pay for their meal, they were informed that it had been paid. The waiter just retold them what I said. They were amazed. They looked around, asked for the bill of two young couples seated together, paid their bill and left.
I smiled and began to order my meal. About 45 minutes later, I finished my meal and was about to head out, but my waiter was nowhere to be found. I explained to the hostess that I needed to pay for my meal and hurry to the airport. She smiled and explained that I would not have to pay, because she felt she should pay my bill due to the joy brought to the faces of the elderly couple and the amazement of the young couples.
When I told her that she didn't have to do that she said with a smile “Love begets Love.”
1. Why was the writer deeply touched by the love of an elderly couple?| A．Because he did not have heart pain cured soon after divorce. |
| B．Because he has been familiar with them. |
| C．Because he was warm-hearted. |
| D．Because he was amazed at the love of others. |
| A．She only felt like paying for the love of couples. |
| B．She was ready to help people in need. |
| C．She was glad to pass the love. |
| D．She was required to pay the bill. |
| A．The writer did it to prove his generosity. |
| B．The young couples paid the bill of the elderly couple. |
| C．The writer was reminded to pay his own bill in time. |
| D．The love is produced, it can be passed. |
| A．Pain Past Is Pleasure |
| B．Love Is the Reward of Love |
| C．All Good Things Come to An End |
| D．Love Is A Permanent Faith |
