通读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后在各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出一个最佳选项。

It was very cold outside my cart. I did not want to get out of it 36 we passed by a cafe. Suddenly I noticed a short old man，covered with some bits of cloth，shaking with the cold.He was waiting for anyone who woul d 37 him a coin or a cup of hot coffee.

I asked my 38 to go over and hand this old man something. He looked into my husband’s face, smiled and said, “39”. I felt so happy and 1 wished the old man could live 40 the cold night.

I was sure to meet him again and find out how he was the next 41，as I have to pass this way every day, I did so the next evening, and he remembered the 42 and came up to my window and smiled at me.This time I offered him a 43 of food. He reached out for the bag and I gave him my hand. He 44 the food，smiled and said，“May God bless you.” I looked at the old man and he 45 me think of my fa ther.

I do hope all of us will remember that maybe one day, it could happen to one of us, 46 please do not pass by a 47 person without offering at least a word of love and a kind smile or an act of kindness of any kind.

36.A.after B.when C.before D.if

37.A.send B。leave C.greet D.accept

38.A.father B.son C husband D.friend

39. A.Excuse me B.Beg your pardon C.Take it easy D.Thank you

40.A.in B.through C.under D.off

41.A.year B.month C.week D.day

42。A.office B.gift C.ear D.shop

43.A.box B.bag C.bottle D.basket

44.A. held B.ordered C.dropped D.received

45.A.got B.forced C.made D. allowed

46.A.so B.and C.or D.but

47.A.quiet B.sick C.poor D.shy