It was five years ago that something unforgettable happened. My wife and I celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary that year. It was a lovely event hosted by our sons for us. My wonderful friends from the past surprised us with gifts and congratulations. Our gift to each other was a driving trip out west. We drove from Ontario into Alberta, then southward into Glacier National Park in Montana, and continued to Yellowstone National Park.
It was a cold spring day, and the Beartooth Highway had opened for the season just days before. Alongside the road, there was still a great amount of snow there. The scenery was so impressive that we made lots of stops to record memories with my camera. At the highest point of the highway, I stopped at a lookout to catch the amazing views, with my wife in the centre of my camera lens.
There were not many cars on the road. Sometimes, cars with energetic young tourists passed by. And then we heard a motorcycle in the distance. The driver of the motorcycle, who wore dirty clothes, parked behind our cars. As he approached us, his only words were, “Give me your camera and get over there with your wife.” I must admit I felt nervous that we might be robbed where we just created some beautiful memories. Surprisingly, he just took a picture of us, handed back my camera and rode off before we could express our gratitude. The photo he took is one of the most valuable and prized of our trip.
I learned my lesson somewhere I least expected it. We should never judge a man by his appearance. If the motorcycle driver reads this story and remembers the situation, we would like to say “Thank you” to him.
【小题1】According to the passage, what do we know about the trip?A.It was taken by train to the west. |
B.It was a suggestion from their friends. |
C.It was in the late autumn five years ago. |
D.It was a gift for their wedding anniversary. |
A.He could have lost the camera. |
B.His wife might not be satisfied with the view there. |
C.The motorcycle driver would borrow the camera. |
D.The motorcycle driver might not be good at the taking pictures. |
A.Kind and straightforward. | B.Rich and generous. |
C.Creative and capable. | D.Careful and admirable. |
A.No pains, no gains. |
B.Seeing is believing. |
C.Don’t judge a book by its cover. |
D.The longest journey begins with the first step. |