Question

Last month my family traveled to San Francisco, we stopped for lunch. As we walked towards the ______ of the restaurant, a man with dirty hair, jumped up from a chair outside the restaurant and opened the door for ______. He greeted us in a friendly way.

Once inside, my daughters said softly, "Mom, he smells." We watched other customers come to the ______ but many ignored* him. Seeing this rudeness truly made me ______. I decided to set a good example to my ______. When our meal arrived, I realized I had left some medicine in the car. With the windiest trip ahead, the kids needed them, ______ I excused myself from the meal and went to get them.

Just then, the "doorman" was opening the door for a couple. They ______ past him without even acknowledging* his presence. Letting them in first, I said a ______ "thank you" to him as I went out.

When I returned, we talked a bit. He said he was not allowed inside unless* he ______ food. I went back and told my family his ______. Then I asked our waitress to add one soup and sandwich. The kids looked puzzled as we had already eaten, but when I said the order was for the "doorman", they ______.

When it was time to continue our trip, I found the "doorman" enjoying his ______. Upon seeing me, he stood up and thanked me heartily. He then ______ his hand for a handshake and I accepted. I ______ noticed the tears* in his eyes - tears of gratitude. What happened next drew great surprise: I gave the "doorman" a ______. He pulled away, with tears rolling down his face.

Back in car, 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.

1.A. wall B. screen C. door D. window

2.A. her B. you C. us D. them

3.A. station B. museum C. cinema D. restaurant

4.A. sad B. warm C. nervous D. comfortable

5.A. kids B. brothers C. sisters D. parents

6.A. or B. so C. and D. but

7.A. flew B. climbed C. swam D. rushed

8.A. loud B. strange C. serious D. humorous

9.A. made B. bought C. introduced D. refused

10.A. lesson B. purpose C. story D. suggestion

11.A. woke B. waved C. counted D. smiled

12.A. meal B. trip C. coats D. works

13.A. put away B. searched for C. reached out D. worried about

14.A. still B. suddenly C. mainly D. seldom

15.A. nod B. hug C. game D. document

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