Train controller and the Reggia ride

甘肅鎮原縣第二中學 賈 婷

I was in a foreign country.Even though I knew the country and the language and everything well，I might still need some other people to help me in case of emergency.I took a midnight train from the capital to where I lived.I was trying not to fall 1._______as I would be home towards 2 am，but funnily enough I fell asleep and opened my eyes while the train reported from the station I wanted to reach.I went and talked to the controllers and one of them told me to get off at the next one and wait for the train to my city，which would not arrive until 4 in the morning.The other station was just awful and it was too dangerous to wait alone for the next 2._______.

One of the controllers got off with me as he lived there.Then he told me he would not feel okay if he left me there alone.He offered to get into his car because it was freezing outside.I was a bit suspicious（懷疑的）， but I 3._______him.I got in the 4._______and we started talking.He looked like a really good person， very gentle， pure and warm.Then he asked me if I had ever been there.I told him that I had always passed from the station，but never stepped into the city.Then he asked me if I had heard about their Reggia，which was very big and famous.He also asked me if I would like to see it while I was having a short ride in the car and I agreed.

I was completely shocked，but I did not feel anything negative.Actually I found it very nice.He had no further expectations，he seriously wanted me to see the Reggia.We had a short ride around the Old Dynasty House and it was great.Then around 4 he left me to the station.

To this day I've always remembered that guy with deep gratitude and respect.Actually，I later went to the station to 5______._him，but he was not there.So I left a poem and some sweets for him.I hope he is doing fine and enjoying life.

——From Reader's Digest

Reading Check

Fill in each blank with only one word according to the context.

Language Study

Complete the following sentences according to the text.

1.I might still need some other people to help me _______（在危機時）.

2.I went and talked to the controllers and one of them told me to _______（下車）at the next one and wait for the train to my city.

3.The other station was just awful and _______（獨自等待太危險）the next train.

4.One of the controllers got off with me as he lived there.Then he told me he would not feel okay if he _______（把我獨自留在那兒）.

5.Then he asked me if I had heard about their Reggia， ________was very big and famous.