One morning more than thirty years ago, I entered the Track Kitchen, a restaurant where everyone from the poor to the most powerful came for breakfast. I noticed an empty chair next to an elder, short man, whose hair was disorder. He was wearing an old hat and was alone. I asked if I might join him. He agreed quietly and I sat down to have my breakfast.

We carefully began a conversation and spoke about a lot of things. We never introduced ourselves. I thought that he might have no money and not be able to afford something to eat. So as I rose to go back to the counter and buy a second cup of coffee. I asked, “May I get you something?”

“A coffee would be nice.”

Then I bought him a cup of coffee, we talked more, and he accepted another cup of coffee. Finally, I rose to leave, wished him well, and went to the exit. At the door I met one of my friends. He asked,

“How did you get to know Mr. Galbreath?”

“Who?”

“The man you were sitting with. He is chairman of the Board of Churchill Downs.”

I could hardly believe it. I was talking, buying coffee, offering a free breakfast, and feeling pity for one of the world's richest and most powerful men!

My few minutes with Mr. Galbreath changed my life. Now I try to treat everyone with respect, no matter who I think they are, and to meet another human being with kindness and sincerity.

1.What does the underlined word in Paragraph 1 “disorder” mean?

A. unfriendly B. untidy C. gentle D. kind

2.The author bought coffee for the old man because ______.

A. he thought the old man was poor B. he wanted to start a conversation

C. he wanted to show his politeness D. he would like to thank the old man

3.How did the author probably feel after he talked with his friend?

A. Proud. B. Excited. C. Surprised. D. Angry.

4.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. The writer entered the restaurant to have lunch.

B. The old man was one of the world's richest and most powerful men.

C. The writer and the old man introduced themselves.

D. The old man had no money and couldn’t afford something to eat.

5.What is the best title for the passage?

A. To see is to believe B. Success doesn't come easy

C. A wise head makes a close mouth D. Don’t judge a person by his appearance

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