I’m approaching the Knight Street Bridge as I try to get home after work. It’s 5:15 pm. Traffic is slowing down and then it comes to a full stop. I’m stuck even before getting on the bridge.

This has become my normal work commute (上下班往返) routine. Ahead of me is a heavily jammed on-ramp (匝道). I stare at the endless rows of vehicles, depressed. Seconds pass. Minutes pass. Looking at the rows of cars and trucks, I start counting — 299, 300, 301 — and I give up.

Suddenly I remember I’m one of the 300 helpless drivers. When the cars do move, I move carefully, making sure not to knock into other vehicles. Finally, I make it onto the bridge. The traffic is still crawling at a snail’s pace. Tired and hungry, I become very anxious.

Just then, I hear a faint sound in the distance. The sound gradually becomes louder, until I can identify it as an emergency vehicle approaching from behind. What do we do? The bridge is packed. There’s no room for us to move.

But I’m wrong. Every single car quickly, yet carefully, moves to the side. Without thinking, I follow suit. The lane remains open for a few seconds during which the ambulance flashes through.

Afterward, every car moves back into formation (队形). We close up the emergency lane, continuing our patient wait. Back in my spot, I’m awestruck. My exhaustion and anxiety are gone. I start reflecting upon what 300 fellow drivers and I just did.

Despite our exhaustion, we all decided to help the stranger who needed the time more desperately than we did. We drew on our compassion (同情心) and intelligence, requiring no orders. Although I may seem alone stuck on the bridge, I’m connected to all the other drivers. Together we could make the impossible possible.

【小题1】How does the author feel when seeing the on-ramp?

A．Calm.

B．Shocked.

C．Delighted.

D．Discouraged.

【小题2】What does the author think when knowing an ambulance is approaching?

A．All drivers will be willing to move.	B．It will be hard for it to pass through.
C．Someone should direct the traffic.	D．Whoever is inside needs immediate help.

【小题3】What does the word “awestruck” underlined in paragraph 6 most probably mean?

A．Deeply doubtful.	B．Extremely confused.
C．Feeling confident.	D．Filled with amazement.

【小题4】What does the author think made the miracle happen?

A．People’s kindness.	B．The drivers’ positive attitude.
C．Instructions from a stranger.	D．The drivers’ good driving skills.