It was a winter morning,just a couple of weeks before Christmas.While most people were warming up their cars,Peter,my husband,had to get up early to ride his bike four kilometers away from home to work.When he arrived,he parked his bike outside the backdoor as he usually does.After 10 hours’work,he returned to find his bike gone.
The bike,a black Kona 18 speed,was our only transport.Peter used it to get to work and daily life.Our life depends on this bike.1 was so sad that someone would steal our bike that I wrote to the newspaper and told them our story.Shortly after that,several people in our area offered to help.One wonderful stranger even bought a bike,and then called my husband to pick it up.Once again my husband had a way to get to and from his job.
People say that a smile can be passed from one person to another,but acts of kindness from strangers are even more so.No matter how big or how small,an act of kindness shows that someone cares.And the results can be everlasting.The story happened .
A.in summer | B.after Christmas |
C.on Christmas Day | D.in winter |
The bike was so important to the couple because .
A.the man’s job was bike racing |
B.the family has nothing but this bike |
C.it was a nice Kona 18 speed |
D.Peter used it for work and daily life |
People got to know the couple’s problem from .
A.radio broadcasts | B.a newspaper |
C.TV news | D.a stranger |
From their experience,the couple have learnt that .
A.strangers are usually of little help |
B.one should take care of their bike |
C.news reports make people famous |
D.an act of kindness can mean a lot |