In 1971, a young man who grew up very poor was travelling across the country, trying to make a new __36__ for himself. Along the way, he had __37__ run out of money and was forced to spend the night in his car. This 38 until one morning, after a week of sleeping in his car, he walked 39 into a restaurant and ordered a big breakfast.
After eating his first good meal in 40 , he found himself 41 to the waiter, telling him he had lost his 42 . The waiter, who was also the owner, walked 43 the chair where the young man had been sitting. He bent down, 44 a $20 bill that looked 45 it had fallen on the floor and said, “Son, you must have 46 this,” the owner said. The young man couldn’t believe his 47 ! He quickly paid for the breakfast, left a 48 , bought gas with the change, and headed West.
On the way out of town, he began to understand 49 the fellow did. Maybe nobody dropped the money 50 . “Maybe that fellow just knew I was 51 and he helped me in a way that didn’t __52__ me.” Right then he made a promise to help others if he could.
Later, he worked very hard and became a rich man. Now, he lives near Kansas City. Each year he 53 thousands of dollars. He is known as the “Secret Santa” because at 54 time each year, he personally hands money out to those on the streets and at hospitals. “I’ve lived the story, so I know it certainly more blessed(带来快乐的) to give than to ___55__, because it comes back to you many many times over,” he says. “It restores some faith in humanity.”
A.conclusion B.impression C.start D.surprise
A.unexpectedly B.completely C.strangely D.necessarily
A.continued B.began C.spread D.struggled
A.hopefully B.nervously C.carelessly D.excitedly
A.hours B.weeks C.years D.months
A.turning B.lying C.smiling D.joking
A.way B.job C.wallet D.car
A.behind B.near C.before D.under
A.took out B.picked out C.took up D.picked up
A.even if B.as if C.as well D.even so
A.placed B.put C.dropped D.removed
A.luck B.word C.promise D.action
A.message B.note C.mark D.tip
A.after all B.above all C.in all D.at all
A.in danger B.in pain C.in trouble D.in charge
A.astonish B.embarrass C.interest D.discourage
A.gives up B.sends out C.puts away D.gives away
A.breakfast B.Christmas C.church D.New Year
A.steal B.provide C.receive D.rob