Question

I never thought I would have a life-changing experience at Wal-Mart.

Although my thoughts were only on speed, the checkout line I was standing in wasn’t moving as quickly as I wanted, and I glanced toward the cashier. There stood a man in his seventies, wearing glasses and a nice smile. I thought, well, he’s an old guy!

For the next few minutes I watched him. He greeted every customer before scanning the items. Sure, his words were the usual, “How’s it going?” But he did something different—he actually listened to people. Then he would respond to what they had said and engage them in brief conversation.

I thought it was odd (古怪的). I have grown accustomed to people asking me how I was doing simply out of robotic conversational habit. After a while, you don’t give any thought to the question and just say something back. I could say, “I just found out I have six months to live,” and someone would reply, “Have a great day!”

But that wasn’t the end. He gave them the change, walked around the counter, and extended his right hand in an act of friendship. He looked the customers in the eyes. “I sure want to thank you for shopping here today,” he told them. “You have a great day. Bye-bye.”

The looks on the faces of the customers were priceless. There were smiles and some sheepish grins (咧嘴一笑). All had been touched by his simple gesture—and in a place they never expected. They would gather their things and walk out, smiling.

Of course, he did the same to me and I got to know his name, Marty.

56. 1.The checkout line the writer was standing in moved slower than expected because ________.

A．the cashier couldn’t work as fast as others

B．there were some big purchases

C．the cashier did more than scanning the items

D．the writer was not patient enough

57．2.According to the writer, when common people ask you “How’s it going?”________.

A．they don’t really care what you may answer

B．they are just practicing their conversation ability

C．they are asking about your private information

D．they don’t expect to hear any negative answers

58．3.What was most customers reaction on Marty’s behaviors?

A．They thought it priceless.                 B．They were in some way moved.

C．They thought it awful and odd.             D．They felt somewhat annoyed..

59．4.What does the writer intend to express through the text?

A．Our everyday life is always full of surprises.

B．Most customers enjoy being treated this way.

C．Being different is a good way of doing business.

D．A little positive action can make a big difference.

 

Answer 1

【答案】

1.C

2.A

3.B

4.D

【解析】

試題分析：本文通過描述一個收銀員和顧客的簡單交流，這一個簡單的交流卻給了我很不一樣的感覺，感覺受到了尊敬和理解。

1.C 細(xì)節(jié)題。根據(jù)文章5,6行For the next few minutes I watched him. He greeted every customer before scanning the items. Sure, his words were the usual, “How’s it going?” But he did something different—he actually listened to people.可知他不僅僅是掃描貨物還和顧客進(jìn)行了交流。故C正確。

2.A 推理題。根據(jù)文章第6行Sure, his words were the usual, “How’s it going?” But he did something different—he actually listened to people.可知“How’s it going?”是收銀員經(jīng)常講的套話，并不是真正地高興顧客。故A正確。

3.B 細(xì)節(jié)題。根據(jù)文章倒數(shù)2,3行All had been touched by his simple gesture—and in a place they never expected. They would gather their things and walk out, smiling.可知顧客在不同程度上都被感動了。故B正確。

4.D 主旨大意題。本文通過描述一個收銀員和顧客的簡單交流，這一個簡單的交流卻給了我很不一樣的感覺，感覺受到了尊敬和理解，故D正確。

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