I had nothing for breakfast that morning. I was so (1) that I could hear my stomach growling(咕咕叫)when Mr. Katter was lecturing on Asia history. So when the bell rang, I rushed to the dining hall at once. Minutes later, I stood in front of the counter(收银台), holding a tray(托盘) full of food.
"Three dollars," the lunch lady told me. I reached my hand into my (2) and felt nothing. The schoolbag was empty. I searched again. Still nothing. I was almost certain I put three bills in it last night. I put the schoolbag on the floor to search for the money again. As I finally (3) the money wasn't there, I could feel the(4) and fear washing over me.
Feeling quite(5) I didn't notice that another person had stepped up to the counter. When I finally looked up to tell the lunch lady my (6) .
"I'm sorry. I don't have any money with me."
"Honey, he paid for your lunch. You're good." the lunch lady said as she pointed to the direction the boy had gone.
I missed the chance to(7) him. He was nameless to me. He didn't (8) know me. But he paid for my lunch. Although it was only three dollars, I couldn't remember anyone doing something so nice for me.
A month later, on my way home, I saw an elderly woman struggling(费力) with heavy bags. I suddenly thought of the nameless boy who(9) me lunch.
"Excuse me, ma'am, do you need help?"
I'll never forget her (10) as I rushed forward to give her a hand. It's the very prize for my act of kindness.
(1)A.sad |
B.hungry |
C.quiet |
D.tired |
(2)A.overcoat |
B.trousers |
C.gloves |
D.schoolbag |
(3)A.realized |
B.described |
C.heard |
D.imagined |
(4)A.pleasure |
B.pity |
C.worry |
D.fun |
(5)A.lonely |
B.nervous |
C.bored |
D.weak |
(6)A.situation |
B.joke |
C.promise |
D.suggestion |
(7)A.visit |
B.interview |
C.thank |
D.question |
(8)A.only |
B.even |
C.still |
D.just |
(9)A.made |
B.handed |
C.ordered |
D.bought |
(10)A.silence |
B.sadness |
C.smile |
D.regret |