III. Reading Comprehension  (30分)

Section A （10分）

Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.

On a trip to California, my family stopped for lunch. As we walked toward the entrance to the restaurant, a man, with a messy beard and dirty hair, jumped up from a bench and opened the door for us. Regardless of his ____43_____, he greeted us in a ____44_____ way． 

 Once inside, my daughters whispered, “Mom, he smells .” After we ordered our lunch, I explained, telling the kids to look____45_____ the dirt. We then watched other customers approach the restaurant but many ignored him. Seeing this rudeness truly upset me. The day I became a mother, I had decided to set a good   example for my children. Yet sometimes when things didn't go right, being a good example was ____46_____. When our meal arrived, it suddenly ____47_____  to me that I had left the car-sick pills in the truck. With the windiest trip ahead, the kids needed them, so I excused 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 ____48_____. Letting them in first, I said a loud “thank you” to him as I went out.

     When I returned, we talked a bit. He said he was not allowed inside ____49_____he purchased food. I went back and told my family his story. Then I asked our waitress to add one soup and sandwich. The kids looked ____50_____as we had already eaten, but when I said the order was for the “doorman” , they smiled．When it was time to ____51_____our trip, I noticed the “doorman” enjoying his meal. Upon seeing me, he stood up and thanked me heartily. He then extended his hand for a handshake and I gratefully accepted. I suddenly noticed the tears in his eyes—tears of  ____52_____. What happened next drew great astonishment: I gave the “doorman” a hug. He pulled away, with tears breaking 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 simply held open a door for me, and also said thanks for that chance to teach my children by example.

43.  A. service        B. appearance    C. impression      D. attitude

44.  A. rude         B. active        C. cheerful       D. shy

45.  A. beyond        B. over           C. around         D. into

46.  A. stressful       B. easy          C. impressive      D. tough

47.  A. occurred       B. happened      C. reminded       D. informed

48.  A. appearance    B. presence        C. effect          D. absence

49.  A. when        B. unless         C. as long as     D. until

50.  A. anxious       B. shocked        C. puzzled         D. bored

51.  A. make          B. start            C. stop            D. continue

52.  A. hostility        B. affection     C. hesitation      D. gratitude
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