Brittany was having one of those days when things just kept going wrong. She was tired and stressed as she left football practice with all three of her kids. With everyone worn out from the busy day, Brittany decided to ___1___ dinner from the McDonald’s on their way home. Wyatt was the teenager working there who took her ___2___ that day.
As Brittany pulled up to the drive-through window to pay, all her kids were crying for one reason or another. And that’s when it ___3___ Brittany: She’d left her purse at home.
She looked at the young man with tears in eyes just from being ___4___ and annoyed and said, “I am so sorry but I have to cancel that order. I left my purse at home when we went to football tonight.”
Before Brittany could say anything, Wyatt pulled out his wallet, swiped his card, and paid for the meal. As a teenager working at McDonald’s, Wyatt probably doesn’t ___5___ much. Yet, he firmly declined all of Brittany’s ___6___ to return and pay him back.
While Wyatt ___7___ shrugged off what he did, Brittany knew this is just the kind of hope our world needs right now. So, she snapped a quick photo and shared her story on social media.
“I just want his parents to know how KIND & COMPASSIONATE their son was tonight! He made me realize this is exactly what we parents are trying to do—___8___ great humans,” she wrote.
After connecting with Wyatt’s mom, Brittany discovered Wyatt was saving up for a vehicle. So she started a fundraising campaign online to help the teen realize his dream. Strangers from all over the country loved Brittany’s story. The humble teenager ___9___ and encouraged them. Before long, Brittany collected over $40,000 from the fundraiser!
“I don’t know how to put it into words because of just how crazy it was,” Wyatt said. “It’s just a small act of ____10____ and everything blew up and it’s just amazing to think that something like that can get you this far.”
1. A. cook B. have C. grab D. serve
2. A. place B. word C. order D. bill
3. A. hit B. beat C. reminded D. informed
4. A. nervous B. grateful C. scared D. stressed
5. A. make B. spend C. waste D. collect
6. A. demands B. promises C. suggestions D. invitations
7. A. jokingly B. eagerly C. humbly D. cautiously
8. A. raising B. protecting C. remembering D. guiding
9. A. trusted B. instructed C. supported D. inspired
10. A. will B. kindness C. honesty D. courage
【答案】1. C 2. C 3. A 4. D 5. A 6. B 7. C 8. A 9. D 10. B
