朱玉英
A simple act of honesty by a homeless man paid back not just financially, but also emotionally. Proving that honesty is _1_ the best policy.
It was early evening on September 14th, 2013. Glen James was passing by a _2_ at the South Bay Mall in Boston, when he _3_ a black backpack. To see if he could _4_ the owner, the homeless man opened it only to find that it was filled with _5_—$2,400 USD in cash and almost $40,000 USD in traveler’s checks, as well as, a passport and other legal documents.
While other people in similar situations would have been _6_, Glen did not even think twice. He _7_ found a policeman near the store and handed him the _8_, which was soon reunited with its original owner—A _9_ that had reported it missing. Glen’s good deed was _10_ by various newspapers all over the country.
While most people were surprised at the man’s _11_, Ethan Whittington decided to set up a fundraiser on a site, GoFundme.com. He set a _12_ of $50,000 USD, which he believed was reasonable given that it was slightly more than what Glen had _13_ in the backpack. He thought he would be _14_ to raise a few hundred dollars. Instead, within just a day, the $50,000 USD goal had been realized, _15_ Ethan to aspirec for a higher $250,000 USD so that he could help Glen purchase a _16_ and save some for essentials, so that he would not need to roam about and beg in the streets.
As of now, over $113,000 USD has been _17_ and the money keeps pouring in. Ethan who has talked to Glen over the phone, plans to visit Boston soon and also help him _18_ the money wisely. Needless to say, the homeless man is _19_ about the response he is receiving for doing the right thing—Honesty, definitely _20_.
1. A. finally? ? B. definitely? ? C. gradually? ? D. strangely
2. A. school? ? B. hospital? ? C. factory? ? D. store
3. A. came across? ? B. took up? ? C. came about? ? D. brought in
4. A. recognize? ? B. find? ? C. identify? ? D. separate
5. A. money? ? B. paper? ? C. food? ? D. waste
6. A. worried? ? B. disappointed? ? C. depressed? ? D. tempted
7. A. casually? ? B. unwillingly? ? C. immediately? ? D. accidentally
8. A. book? ? B. backpack? ? C. blanket? ? D. hat
9. A. doctor? ? B. student? ? C. manager? ? D. tourist
10. A. spread? ? B. published? ? C. reported? ? D. imitated
11. A. honesty? ? B. character? ? C. bravery? ? D. wisdom
12. A. record? ? B. goal? ? C. deadline? ? D. bottom
13. A. discovered? ? B. placed? ? C. dropped? ? D. threw
14. A. foolish? ? B. mad? ? C. lucky? ? D. difficult
15. A. preventing? ? B. encouraging? ? C. advising? ? D. reminding
16. A. car? ? B. truck? ? C. farm? ? D. house
17. A. earned? ? B. spent? ? C. raised? ? D. paid
18. A. distribute? ? B. manage? ? C. donate? ? D. serve
19. A. excited? ? B. curious? ? C. regretful? ? D. ashamed
20. A. gives up? ? B. goes through? ? C. runs after? ? D. pays off