My mother sets a good example for me. She is always ready to 41 .
The railroad tracks (轨道) were within a mile of our house. “Beggars”（乞丐） would 42 the doors in our neighborhood in summer asking for food. They were often turned away. Others simply ignored (忽略) the knocks.
My mom always went to the door smiling. She would 43 them to come in and have something to eat. She would 44 a beautiful tablecloth and set the table as carefully as she did for 45 people. She would pour their coffee and pile (放置) their plates with food and dessert. Usually she gave a lot of food to them 46 they were ready to go. Sometimes she would give the newspaper to those who asked about 47 .
She listened to those who wanted to talk. She 48 asked what led them to be in this situation (状况). It did not matter. She saw only the need. She would say, “When I was young, my father was walking around for any work to 49 us. Some kind people helped him. I am just repaying (回报) their 50 . I can’t offer them money, but I can see they do not leave hungry.”
My mom is quite a lady. She is a great mother!
41. A. helping others B. help others C. to thank others D. thanking others
42. A. knock into B. open C. close D. knock at
43. A. invite B. order C. asked D. told
44. A. take B. bring C. put D. carry
45. A. any B .all C. any other D. any the
46. A. when B. while C. after D. what
47. A. money B. drinks C. meals D. work.
48. A. always B. usually C. never D. often
49. A. feed B. teach C. educate D. fed
50. A. kind B. kindly C. friendly D. kindness