One day, I noticed the most beautiful Cadillac pull in the lot while waiting for my husband. A pretty woman driver pulled into the spot beside our car. There was a striking resemblance to Liz Taylor. Her eyes were as blue as the sea, and teeth like an even row of pearls. A few minutes later, a nice looking man entered her car, learned over and kissed her and she drove away. Sitting there, I wanted to cry. My envy continued to exist long after she drove away.

A couple of weeks later, sitting in our usual parking lot, I was holding a book, watching her over the top of it. Her husband came to the car, took her arm and helped her out of the car. I could see very well as she moved to get out. She unsteadily walked around to the passenger side very slowly, learning on a walking cane. Sitting sideways, she lifted one leg with her hands and then the other. The beautiful lady had a prosthesis on the left leg and a brace on the right leg.

Tears were blinding me. I told my husband about the beautiful lady. He said he knew her husband and their story. The lady and her parents were in a car that got caught on the railroad tracks and was hit by a train. Both parents were killed and she was severely injured. She was only 12 years old. The railroad made a large settlement with her because the crossing had no signals. He explained her car was specially built for her needs as well as the home.

I prayed for forgiveness all the way home. I realized how lucky I was to have my parents, the ability to walk, run or dance through life and many wonderful things money can’t buy. I would not have exchanged anything with the beautiful lady.

When you meet a person who seems to be better off then you, don’t be fooled.

【小题1】Why did the authorwant to cry when noticing the beautiful lady?

A．She thought of Liz Taylor.	B．She had no such expensive car.
C．She envied what the lady owned.	D．She disliked her own eyes and teeth.

【小题2】Which of the following can best replace the word “settlement” in Paragraph 3?

A．Argument.

B．Plan.

C．Appointment.

D．Payment.

【小题3】What made the author pray for forgiveness all the way home?

A．Regretting her marriage.	B．Knowing the lady’s sufferings.
C．Admiring the lady’s appearance.	D．Leaving without waving to the lady.

【小题4】What does the author want to tell us?

A．Never judge a book by its cover.	B．To see is to believe.
C．Everything happens for the best.	D．Happiness consists in beauty.