Coming my way from across the parking lot was what society would consider a bum.From the looks of him, he had no car, no home, no clean clothes, and no money.There are times when you feel generous but there are other times that you just don't want to be bothered.This was one of those "don't want to be bothered times".
" I hope he doesn't ask me for any money," I thought.
He didn't.He came and sat on the edge of the pavement in front of the bus stop but he didn't look like he could have enough money to even ride the bus.After a few minutes he spoke.
"That's a very pretty car," he said.
He was in rags but he had an air of dignity around him.His badly-grown blond beard kept more than his face warm.
I said, "thanks," and continued wiping off my car.He sat there quietly as I worked.The expected plea(乞求) for money never came.As the silence between us widened, something inside said, "ask him if he needs any help." I was sure that he would say "yes" but I held true to the inner voice.
"Do you need any help?" I asked.
He answered in three simple words that I shall never forget.We often look for wisdom in great men and women.We expect it from those of higher learning and achievements.I expected nothing but an outstretched dirty hand.He spoke the three words that shook me.
"Don't we all?" he said.
56. Why did the writer parked his car before the mall?
A. Because he wanted to pick up his wife.
B. Because he wanted to show off his car.
C. Because he wanted to wipe off his car.
D. Because he wanted to do some shopping.
57. Which has the closest meaning to the underlined word "bum" in Paragraph 2?
A. dustman B. driver C. beggar D. robber
58. Which is the best title for this text?
A. A good husband B. Didn't he need help?
C. Don't we all? D. One should be generous
B
The parents of a troubled teen may feel unsure as to whom to turn to in order to find help for their child. They may feel as if they have exhausted all of their options, and sometimes they are on the verge of giving up. But there is hope. Schools for troubled teens offer discipline and in some cases, drug treatment programs that can provide important life skills, and more importantly, a fresh start.
The following is a list of the most effective types of schools for troubled teens. Not every facility is a match for every child, but by knowing the differences between them, parents can make a better educated decision about where to send their teenager.
Boarding Schools
When a child is unable to deal with the relative freedom of a standard school day, boarding schools might be a good choice. At boarding schools, the child lives in a dorm setting, where almost every minute of the day is scheduled by school administrators.
Treatment Centers
When a teenager has an addiction to drugs or alcohol, a residential center that specializes in young people is an outstanding way to help them break the cycle of addiction. Treatment centers feature individual and group counseling to help identify the root causes of the drug problem and help develop the life skills needed to stay clean when the program is over.
Wilderness Programs
Designed to help improve the discipline and self-reliance of the child, wilderness programs send kids back to nature. By placing them in a foreign and sometimes uncomfortable setting, wilderness programs hope to improve children’s behavior. Programs generally include hikes, exercise programs and team building exercises.
Boot Camps
Boot camps are the most extreme style of school for troubled teens. These facilities are modeled after actual military boot camps, where the individual must get into shape, work as part of a team, and follow a long, hard set of rules and regulations. However, boot camps might not be the best choice for a teen with a drug addiction.
59. Who would be the intended readers of the passage?
A. Teachers. B. Parents. C. Students. D. Experts.
60. As the author suggests schools for troubled teens______.
A. can be a good choice for some desperate parents
B. are becoming more and more popular with teens in trouble
C. can completely change troubled teens
D. care more about discipline than life skills
61. According to the passage, boarding schools_____.
A. provide children with more freedom
B. have their students’ time managed carefully
C. pay much attention to team building exercises
D. can make children feel safer
62. What’s the purpose of this passage?
A. To introduce schools for troubled teens.
B. To show some problems of troubled teens.
C. To teach parents how to educate their children.
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