Kindness when travelling comes in so many forms. However, the story that happened in Greece has touched me the most.
I arrived late in Thessaloniki after my flight from the Czech Republic was delayed over three hours. Luckily, my Airbnb hostess still picked me up from the airport and made the 40-minute drive to her place. We got there around 11 pm!
As Greece was the starting point for the Middle East and the last place in my plan that used Euros as currency(货币), I ran low on cash. So I made a decision that I wouldn’t be spending any money on dinner that night. Instead, I would choose a cheap breakfast the next day. Upon hearing this, the mother of the lady hugged me tightly, said something in Greek, laughed, and left. I thought this was a goodnight hug and I prepared to go to bed.
A little bit later the older lady returned, with her daughter and a big plate of cheese, boiled eggs, and salad. She wouldn’t allow me to go to bed without a late-night dinner. I was totally surprised by this kind act towards a stranger. The meal was delicious, and although I tried to offer the ladies money as a thank you for their kindness, they refused. All the worries of the day disappeared and I went to bed smiling and with a full belly.
I loved everything Thessaloniki offered in the way of history, culture, and natural beauty. Despite the ongoing economic difficulties, this friendly Greek family fed a hungry stranger and really made my time in the northern part of Greece.
【小题1】Why did the author decide not to have dinner that night?| A．He had limited cash. | B．He was not hungry. |
| C．He disliked Greek food. | D．He arrived too late. |
| A．Kind but demanding. | B．Considerate and generous. |
| C．Warm-hearted but impatient. | D．Outgoing and humorous. |
| A．The free pick-up. | B．The late-night dinner. |
| C．The Greek culture. | D．The confusing language. |
| A．To offer advice on travelling abroad. |
| B．To introduce a friendly Greek family. |
| C．To recommend a destination in Greece. |
| D．To share a touching travel experience. |
