Question

The Human Touch

I spent an hour in the bank with my dad to transfer (转账) some money. I asked him, “Dad, why not use online banking?”

“________ would I do that?” He replied.

“Well, then you won’t have to spend an hour here. You can do your shopping online, too. Everything will be easier!” I was excited to try to ________ my father.

He asked, “If I do that, I won’t have to step out of the house?”

“Yes!” I said. I told him how even fruit and vegetables can be sent to us now and how online shops ________ everything to customers’ doors.

However, his answer left me speechless. He said, “Since I walked into this bank today, I have met four of my friends and I have talked for a while with people here. I have plenty of free time, so I like to come to the ________. Two years ago, when I was seriously sick, the shop owner, from whom I buy fruit, was ________ and came to see me. Also, when your mom fell down a few days ago while on her morning walk, the bank manager saw her and helped her get to the hospital. You see, people ________ and we matter to them.”

He continued, “Why would I want to look at my computer all the time? I like to know the ________. Do online shops deliver bonds (情感纽带) and relationships as well?”

I was silent after hearing his words. My dad was right, of course. We shouldn’t spend so much time in front of a computer. It’s better to spend time with ________ people.

1.A.When B.Where C.Why D.How

2.A.encourage B.support C.interview D.protect

3.A.throw B.send C.give D.sell

4.A.bank B.shop C.office D.hospital

5.A.bored B.moved C.strange D.worried

6.A.share B.wonder C.care D.argue

7.A.place B.person C.tool D.item

8.A.kind B.friendly C.amazing D.real

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