One morning more than thirty years ago, I entered the Track Kitchen, a restaurant where everyone from the humblest(卑微的)to the most powerful came for breakfast. I noticed an empty chair next to an elderly, unshaven man, who looked somewhat untidy. He was wearing a worn-out hat and was alone. I asked if I might join him. He agreed quietly and I sat down to have my breakfast.
We cautiously began a conversation and spoke about a wide rang of things. We never introduced ourselves. I was concerned that he might have no money and not be able to afford something to eat. So as I rose to go back to the counter and buy a second cup of coffee, I asked,
“May I get you something ?”
“A coffee would be nice.”
Then I bought him a cup of coffee. We talked more, and he accepted another cup of coffee. Finally, I rose to leave, wished him well, and headed for the exit. At the door I met one of my friends. He asked,
“How did you get to know Mr. Gal breath?”
“Who?”
“The man you were sitting with. He is chairman of the Board of Churchill Downs.”
I could hardly believe it. I was buying, offering a free breakfast, and feeling pity for one of the world’s richest and most powerful men!
My few minutes with Mr. Gal breath changed my life. Now I try to treat everyone with respect, no matter who I think they are, and to meet another human being with kindness and sincerity.
小題1:The author bought coffee for the old man because     
A.he thought the old man was poorB.he wanted to start a conversation
C.he intended to show his politenessD.he would like to thank the old man
小題2:How did the author probably feel after he talked with his friend?
A.Proud.B.Pitiful.C.Surprised.D.Regretful
小題3:What is the message mainly expressed in the story?
A.We should learn to be generous.
B.It is honorable to help those in need.
C.People in high positions are not like what we expect.
D.We should avoid judging people by their appearances.

小題1:A
小題1:C
小題1:D

小題1:.細節(jié)題:從第二段的句子: I was concerned that he might have no money and not be able to afford something to eat. So as I rose to go back to the counter and buy a second cup of coffee, 可知作者認為老人太窮了,給他買了咖啡。選A
小題1:推理題:從文章的句子:I could hardly believe it. I was buying, offering a free breakfast, and feeling pity for one of the world’s richest and most powerful men!可知作者很驚訝。選C。
小題1:主旨題:從最后一句話Now I try to treat everyone with respect, no matter who I think they are, and to meet another human being with kindness and sincerity.可知作者知道不能再以貌取人,選D。
D
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