Unit 2 Morals and Virtues 拓展阅读练习 the taxi ride I'll never forget练习-2024-2025学年高一英语人教版（2019）必修第三册

Twenty years ago, I drove a taxi. One time, I was called at midnight to pick someone up. when I arrived, the building was completely dark except for one light in a window. I walked to the door and knocked. After a long wait, the door opened. A small woman in her 80s stood before me. By her side was a small suitcase. "Would you carry my bag out to the car? " she said. I took her suitcase and gave her my arm. We walked slowly to the street. She kept thanking me for my kindness.” "It's nothing,” I told her. “I try to treat my passengers how I want my mother treated.” “You're such a good boy, ”she said. When we got in the taxi, she gave me an address. Then she asked, "Could you drive through the downtown?" “It's not the shortest way, "I answered. “I don't mind," she said." I' m in no hurry. I'm on my way to a hospice(临终安养院).” “I saw her eyes shining with tears. “I don' t have any family left, "she continued. "The doctor says I don't have very long." I quietly turned off the meter. " What road do you want me to take?" I asked. For hours, we drove through the city. She showed me the building where she had once worked. We drove through the neighborhood where she and her husband had lived. Sometimes she asked me to just slow down while she sat staring into the darkness, saying nothing. As the sun was coming up, she suddenly said, “I'm tired Let's go now.” We drove in silence to the hospice. As we pulled up, two nurses were waiting for us. They helped her into a wheelchair. “How much do I owe you?” she asked me, reaching for her purse. “Nothing, ” I said. Without thinking, I leaned down and gave her a hug. She hugged me tightly. Adapted from the story of the same name by Kent Nerburn 1. Why did the taxi driver turn off the meter? A. He wanted to save the woman's money. B. The woman asked him to take a longer route. C. He realized her situation and decided not to charge. D. The hospice had already paid for the ride. 2. What did the old woman request the driver to do after entering the taxi? A. Drive as fast as possible. B. Take her to visit her family. C. Drive through the downtown. D. Stop at a hospital first. 3. What can be inferred about the driver’s attitude toward passengers? A. He prioritizes earning money. B. He treats strangers with suspicion. C. He values kindness as his principle. D. He dislikes interacting with the elderly. 4. Why did the old woman repeatedly thank the driver? A. He helped her carry the suitcase. B. He provided emotional support in her final moments. C. He avoided charging extra fees. D. He drove her to see her family. 5. What is the best title for the story? A. A Midnight Taxi Ride B. A Farewell Full of Kindness C. A Lonely Woman’s Last Journey D. The Taxi Ride I’ll Never Forget Discussion: Analyzing the Text: How does the taxi driver’s choice to turn off the meter and drive the elderly woman through the city reflect the theme of "small acts of kindness as moral virtues"? Discuss specific details (e.g., his words, actions, and the symbolic sunrise) that highlight his compassion in ordinary circumstances. Extending the Theme: The story emphasizes that moral virtues often lie in unseen, selfless choices rather than grand gestures. Can you think of other professions or real-life scenarios where individuals demonstrate similar virtues through quiet, everyday actions (e.g., healthcare workers, teachers, community volunteers)? Explain how such acts, though "ordinary," contribute to a more compassionate society. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ THE TAXI RIDE I’LL NEVER FORGET Adapted from the story of the same name by Kent Nerburn Twenty years ago, I drove a taxi. One time, I was called at midnight to pick someone up. when I arrived, the building was completely dark except for one light in a window. I walked to the door and knocked. After a long wait, the door opened. A small woman in her 80s stood before me. By her side was a small suitcase. "Would you carry my bag out to the car? " she said. I took her suitcase and gave her my arm. We walked slowly to the street. She kept thanking me for my kindness.” "It's nothing,” I told her. “I try to treat my passengers how I want my mother treated.” “You're such a good boy, ”she said. When we got in the taxi, she gave me an address. Then she asked, "Could you drive through the downtown?" “It's not the shortest way, "I answered. “I don't mind," she said." I' m in no hurry. I'm on my way to a hospice(临终安养院).” “I saw her eyes shining with tears. “I don' t have any family left, "she continued. "The doctor says I don't have very long." I quietly turned off the meter. " What road do you want me to take?" I asked. For hours, we drove through the city. She showed me the building where she had once worked. We drove through the neighborhood where she and her husband had lived. Sometimes she asked me to just slow down while she sat staring into the darkness, saying nothing. As the sun was coming up, she suddenly said, “I'm tired Let's go now.” We drove in silence to the hospice. As we pulled up, two nurses were waiting for us. They helped her into a wheelchair. “How much do I owe you?” she asked me, reaching for her purse. “Nothing, ” I said. Without thinking, I leaned down and gave her a hug. She hugged me tightly. 1. Why did the taxi driver turn off the meter? A. He wanted to save the woman's money. B. The woman asked him to take a longer route. C. He realized her situation and decided not to charge. D. The hospice had already paid for the ride. 答案：C（依据：司机得知老妇人将去临终关怀院后，主动关闭计价器，体现共情） 2. What did the old woman request the driver to do after entering the taxi? A. Drive as fast as possible. B. Take her to visit her family. C. Drive through the downtown. D. Stop at a hospital first. 答案：C（依据：老妇人明确要求“Could you drive through the downtown?”） 推理判断题（2题） 3. What can be inferred about the driver’s attitude toward passengers? A. He prioritizes earning money. B. He treats strangers with suspicion. C. He values kindness as his principle. D. He dislikes interacting with the elderly. 答案：C（依据：司机提到“I try to treat my passengers how I want my mother treated”，隐含其道德准则） 4. Why did the old woman repeatedly thank the driver? A. He helped her carry the suitcase. B. He provided emotional support in her final moments. C. He avoided charging extra fees. D. He drove her to see her family. 答案：B（依据：老妇人的孤独与司机全程陪伴的细节暗示情感需求） 5. What is the best title for the story? A. A Midnight Taxi Ride B. A Farewell Full of Kindness C. A Lonely Woman’s Last Journey D. The Taxi Ride I’ll Never Forget 答案：D（解析：标题需涵盖“善举”与“告别”双重主题。B选项既点明“旅程”的叙事主线，又通过“farewell”暗示临终关怀的结局，且“kindness”呼应司机与老妇人之间的温情互动，较其他选项更全面深刻。A仅描述事件场景，C片面强调老妇人视角，D与环境无关。） Discussion: Analyzing the Text: How does the taxi driver’s choice to turn off the meter and drive the elderly woman through the city reflect the theme of "small acts of kindness as moral virtues"? Discuss specific details (e.g., his words, actions, and the symbolic sunrise) that highlight his compassion in ordinary circumstances. Extending the Theme: The story emphasizes that moral virtues often lie in unseen, selfless choices rather than grand gestures. Can you think of other professions or real-life scenarios where individuals demonstrate similar virtues through quiet, everyday actions (e.g., healthcare workers, teachers, community volunteers)? Explain how such acts, though "ordinary," contribute to a more compassionate society. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$