soon. At the next table, two young girls were sitting at a table for four and __11__ their meal. We decided to __12__ to their table, once they __13__ their lunch.
Since the girls had just got their order, I knew it would be a __14__ wait. As we were deciding on what to order, one of the girls got up and __15__ their table to us. She said they would move to our table so that my family could sit __16__.
We were very __17__ of their kind gesture. We thanked them warmly and moved to their table. The girls quickly __18__ their plates and glasses and went to sit at our table.
That day, I thought to myself there still were some kind, __19__ and helpful youngsters in this fast moving noncaring world; and my __20__ in humanity was brought back once again.
语篇解读:本文是一篇记叙文。在餐馆里一对小姑娘的举动又重新唤起了作者对人性的思考与信心。
1.A.more confident B.more responsible
C.gentler D.wiser
解析:选C 由上文中的"life ... simpler"和"humane"可知,那时候生活相对简单,人们更有人情味,"更和善(gentler)"。
2.A.way B.opportunity
C.time D.pleasure
解析:选B 由文中的描述可知,"我"有"机会(opportunity)"体验到"我"以为已经从世界上消失了的"温暖(warmth)"。
3.A.warmth B.attitude
C.trouble D.situation
解析:选A 参见上题解析。
4.A.angry B.happy
C.wet D.exhausted
解析:选D 由下文中的"looking for some __5__ and comfort"可知,我们又"累(exhausted)"又饿。
5.A.tables B.food
C.drinks D.information
解析:选B 由上文中的"hungry"和"a restaurant"可知,我们走进一家餐馆,想吃点"东西(food)",顺便休息一下。
6.A.amazement B.regret