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Yesterday mother and I were watching for a cab in the rainy street without an umbrella when an old gentleman sheltering under an umbrella approached us to ask a favor.

“I’ve forgotten my wallet. You see, old people like me often become terribly forgetful…”

Mother suspiciously looked at him, a well-dressed and well-spoken man. “Are you asking me to give you money? Do hurry up. We’re getting soaked to the skin here.”

“And that is why I’m offering you this umbrella of mine, and to keep forever, if only…”

“If only what?”

“If only you could give me in return a pound for my taxi-fare just to get me home.”

“Then how did you get here?”

“I walked.”

“Why don’t you walk home now?”

“Oh, I wish I could. But I couldn’t manage it on these silly old legs. I’ve gone too far away.”

Mother began to melt. The idea of getting an umbrella to shelter must have tempted her a good deal. But she didn’t want to take advantage of a tired old man in this way. So mother simply gave him the fare but he insisted we take the umbrella. Then the transaction was made and everyone was happy.

As mother was proudly explaining the importance of correctly judging people, I noticed that the old man quickly crossed the street and was hurrying away, not looking tired!

Mother was unhappy. So we followed him as he rushed until we eventually found him at a pub where he ordered a glass of whisky with the pound and swallowed in one go! Then he collected his coat and hat. Just before he left, he smoothly took a wet umbrella from the coat rack (衣帽架). Then he headed back to the main street and sold the umbrella to another unsuspecting person.

25. Why did mother ask the man so many questions before giving him the money?

A. Because mother was just joking with him.

B. Because mother was not a kind-hearted person.

C. Because mother liked him and would like to talk more with him.

D. Because mother wanted to satisfy herself that he was telling the truth.

26. What did the man really do with the money at last?

A. He spent it on alcohol. B. He kept it to himself.

C. He took a taxi with it. D. He bought another umbrella with it.

27. Which word may best describe the man in the text?

A. stupid B. tricky C. sympathetic D. forgetful

28. What lesson can we learn from the story?

A. A friend in need is a friend in deed.