Last night at work, a girl came in and sat at the bar. She asked for a cup of water and a menu and eventually ordered a bacon cheeseburger which costs roughly $12 at my restaurant.
After eating for a few minutes, she asked me for a napkin (餐巾) and a pen. I saw her writing on the napkin but didn’t think anything of it. When I turned around, she was gone. As I went to clear her plate, I noticed that she had left a $100 bill along with a note that read, “Today marks my 14th day of chemo (化疗) along with my 26th birthday. Life’s been good to me so far, and I think I will pass my luck on to someone else. Have a great night!”
I have never been so touched by a stranger in my entire life. About 3 months ago, my own mother was diagnosed with lung cancer, so this hit very close to home. Having just witnessed my mother completed her first 5-week cycle of chemo, I know the pain and exhaustion this young woman is feeling. On top of the chemo, she was selfless enough on her own birthday that she gave a stranger a gift.
This young woman has completely touched my soul and has affected my life in a way that I will never forget. I hope to see her again one day, so I can tell her how much her random act of kindness has touched me and finally changed my life.
Thank you for being such a beautiful person and I pray that you get well.
Thank you for making the world a better place.
【小题1】The author might work as a ______.| A．singer | B．doctor | C．cook | D．waitress |
| A．By giving some economic support to someone in need. |
| B．By offering free chemo to someone else. |
| C．By buying a dinner for someone else. |
| D．By writing a letter full of kindness. |
| A．To make somebody go home. |
| B．To know somebody’s address. |
| C．To have a strong effect on somebody. |
| D．To send food to somebody’s home. |
| A．To thank her for the money she left. |
| B．To tell her what effect she has on the author. |
| C．To tell her she is very beautiful. |
| D．To wish her good luck in getting well. |
