I often recall those good old days. At that time life was relatively simpler, and people were much more 41 and gentler. Recently, to my surprise, I got the opportunity to experience that same warmth that I thought had 42from the fast-moving world.
I was out shopping the other day with my husband, two daughters and one 43. It was a burning hot day, and we were all visibly tired and hungry. We entered a restaurant, looking for some 44 and comfort. To our disappointment, waited, tired and 47 . After quite some time, one table was vacated(空出), but that could 48 only two of us. My daughter made me sit along with her father, while she and my other daughter 49 alongside. My granddaughter sat on my 50 as we looked all around us, waiting for another table to be 51 soon.
At the next table, two young girls were sitting at a table for four and enjoying their meal. We decided to move to their table, 52 they were finished with their lunch. Since the girls had just got their 53 , I knew it would be a 54 wait. As we were deciding on what to eat, one of the girls got up and 55 their table to us. She said they would move to our table so that my family could sit together.
We were very appreciative of their kind 56 . We thanked them 57 and moved to their table. The girls quickly 58 their plates and glasses and went to sit at our table.
That day, I 59 to myself there still were some kind, civil and helpful youngsters in this non-caring world, and my faith in humanity(人道) was 60 .
41. A. friendly B. generous C. careful D. sensitive
42. A. prevented B. removed C. lost D. disappeared
43. A. niece B. granddaughter C. nephew D. son
44. A. tea B. food C. fruits D. vegetables
45. A. fixed B. covered C. occupied D. set
46. A. start B. wait C. give up D. get up
47. A. impatient B. nervous C. awkward D. embarrassed
48. A. serve B. seat C. lay D. hold
49. A. sat B. followed C. stood D. watched
50. A. shoulder B. feet C. lap D. table
51. A. blank B. free C. available D. clean
52 A. unless B. once C. before D. until
53. A. order B. bill C. note D. menu
54. A. long B. short C. boring D. exciting
55. A. left B. pushed C. shared D. offered
56. A. treat B. expression C. movement D. gesture
57. A. personally B. properly C. publicly D. sincerely
58. A. picked up B. set up C. put up D. gave up
59. A. turned B. came C. thought D. pointed
60. A. lost B. rebuilt C. found D. shaken