The old man walked with a cane (拐杖) slowly into the restaurant. His poor jacket, patched (打补丁的) trousers, and worn-out shoes made him stand out from the usual Saturday morning breakfast crowd. Unforgettable were his pale blue eyes that sparkled (闪光) like diamonds, large rosy cheeks, and thin lips that held a steady smile. He walked toward a table by the window. A young waitress watched him and ran over to him, saying, “Here, Sir. Let me give you a hand with that chair.” Without a word, he smiled and nodded a thank you. She pulled the chair away from the table. Supporting him with one arm, she helped him move in front of the chair, and get comfortably seated. Then she pushed the table up close to him, and leaned his cane against the table where he could reach it. In a soft, clear voice he said, “Thank you, Miss.” “You’re welcome, Sir.” She replied. “My name is Mary. I’ll be back in a moment. If you need anything, just wave at me.”
After he had finished a hearty meal of pancakes, bacon, and hot lemon tea, Mary brought him the change, helping him up from his chair and out from behind the table. She handed him his cane, and walked with him to the front door. Holding the door open for him, she said, “Come back and see us, Sir!” He nodded a thank you and said softly with a smile, “You are very kind!”
When Mary went to clean his table, she was shocked. Under his plate she found a business card and a note written on the napkin, under which was a $ 100 bill. The note on the napkin read, “Dear Mary, I respect you very much, and you respect yourself, too. It shows by the way you treat others. You have found the secret of happiness. Your kind gestures will shine through those who meet you.”
The man she had served was the owner of the restaurant. This was the first time that she, or any of his employees, had seen him in person.
1. Mary ran over to the old man because .| A．the old man was the boss of the restaurant |
| B．she was worried that the old man might cause trouble to the restaurant |
| C．the old man had asked her to wait on him |
| D．she saw the old man had some difficulty moving and taking a seat |
| A．respecting others means respecting oneself |
| B．serving others is a respectable job |
| C．Mary would get a rise as a result of her kindness |
| D．Mary’s kind service would bring in more money for her |
| A．A kind- hearted Girl | B．Kindness Means Opportunities |
| C．An opportunity | D．A Special boss |
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【推荐1】①“I want my video to record my most authentic (真正的) high school memory and that of everyone in China who has gone through gaokao,” said Lian Yingcheng, 20, a student from Shenzhen University. The 18-minute vlog of his three-year high school life got over 1 million views on Bilibili.
②However, Lian said that he didn’t expect this video to go viral (流行的) at all when he was making it. “I have loved using videos to record my life for a long time and post vlogs from time to time on my Bilibili channel ‘@Mark Lian’,” Lian said. “The idea of this long vlog has been in my mind since I started high school.”
③Throughout the three years of high school life, Lian’s camera went everywhere. No matter if it was a tug-of-war activity (拔河比赛), before a big exam, or simply just a Tuesday noon when everyone was running toward the canteen, Lian was always there to capture the reactions of him and his classmates. “I didn’t want to be deliberate at any scene,” he said. That’s why his video is more like a documentary.
④With Lian’s narration in the background, the video tells the story of an ordinary high school boy who struggles to fight gaokao, constantly questioning himself and rebuilding his confidence. The friendship between him and his classmates, the resilience (韧性) through difficulties and his broad outlook after failure are all reflected in the scenes and his vivid words. “The original idea in my mind was to tell an inspirational, encouraging story of gaokao, but then my gaokao result didn’t turn out that well. After dealing with the pain, I realized that accepting failure and regrets is a more important lesson to learn than ‘getting my wish’,” Lian said.
⑤People in the comment section expressed how much they could relate to the delicate emotions in the video. Some said that Lian did something they couldn’t do. “I realized that this means more than just recording my life and thoughts,” Lian said. “I want to keep on running this channel, to touch and warm more people in the future.”
1. According to the passage, why did Lian Yingcheng record videos on his Bilibili channel at first?| A．In order to gain more attention and become famous. |
| B．In order to encourage more high school students to work hard. |
| C．In order to record his own study and life in high school. |
| D．In order to memorize his high school experience. |
| A．Careful. | B．Intended. | C．Perfect. | D．Complex. |
| A．do what he wants to enrich his life |
| B．continue to record videos and share his life experiences |
| C．attend gaokao again to realize his dream |
| D．find a stable job to support his family |
| A．Never Losing Memories | B．Stick to Dreams When Fall to Failure |
| C．The Struggle Experience of a Youth | D．Failure Is an Important Lesson in Life |
【推荐2】Get a Thorough Understanding of Oneself
In all one’s life time it is oneself that one spends the most time being with or dealing with.
When you are going upwards in life you tend to overestimate yourself. It seems that everything you seek for is within your reach.
Gain a correct view of oneself.
You may lock forward hopefully to the future but be sure not to expect too much, for dreams can never be fully realized. You may be courageous to meet challenges but it should be clear to you where to direct your efforts.
Self-appreciate.
Whether you compare yourself to a towering tree or a blade of grass, a high mountain or a small stone, you represent a state of nature.
In time of anger, do yourself a favor by releasing it in a quiet place so that you won’t be hurt by its flames: in time of sadness, do yourself a favor by sharing it with your friends so as to change a bad mood into a cheerful one; in time of tiredness, do yourself a favor by getting a good sleep.
Get a full control of one’s life.
Then one will find one’s life full of color and favor.
| A．It has its own value. |
| B．Do oneself a favor when it’s needed. |
| C．Do yourself a favor when you resist the attack of illness. |
| D．But it is precisely oneself that one has the least understanding of. |
| E．Especially if it is well within your reach, you are just too blind to see it. |
| F．When you are going downhill you tend to underestimate yourself for your own incompetence. |
| G．So long as you have a perfect knowledge of yourself, there won’t be difficulties you can’t overcome. |
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