Treating Others Well

曲永华

在人生旅程中，每个人的生活都离不开别人的帮助，也都在有意无意地帮助别人。在接受帮助时，可以感受到温暖；在提供帮助时，可以感受到力量。

What will you do if you see a person asking for help on the street？

As I walked to my car at a local shopping mall， I saw a man who was sitting on the ground with a sign that said， “Please help”.

I often give $20 to people like him， but now I decided to invest （投入） some time as well. I stopped and said， “Come on， brother. Pick up your things and lets get you some groceries.”

As we walked back into the mall， we exchanged names. I learned that he had a place to live， but had no money to buy food. Anyhow， he shared his story and I still wanted to help him. We started with some fruits and vegetables. He chose some broccoli first， then got some carrots and a couple of onions. I asked him what he hadnt had for a long time. He said meat. So I got him a nice steak.

As we were talking， he told me he had two boys. A big pack of instant noodles went in the basket. He also asked if he could get some toothpaste. Of course， that was fine too.

I was not sure exactly what had happened to this man， but his smile was genuine （真诚的）. He only took what he really needed. I know I wont do this all the time， as I cant afford to do so， but treating people with dignity， kindness and compassion is important. Helping others is a good way to help the world， even in just a small way. We often feel as though theres nothing we can do to make the world better， but thats just not true.

精彩譯文

善待他人

如果你看到一个人在街上寻求帮助，你会怎么做？

当我走向在当地购物中心的车时，我看到一个男子坐在地上，手里举着一个牌子，上面写着“请帮帮我”。

我经常给像他这样的人20美元，但现在我决定也投入一些时间。我停下来说，“来吧，兄弟。收拾好你的东西，我们去买点杂货”。

当我们走回商场时，我们交换了名字。我知道他有地方住，但没钱买吃的。不管怎样，他分享了他的故事，我还是想帮他。我们从水果和蔬菜开始。他先选了一些花椰菜，然后选了一些胡萝卜和一些洋葱。我问他有什么东西很久没吃了，他说是肉。所以我给他买了一块上好的牛排。

我们谈话的时候，他告诉我他有两个儿子。篮子里又装了一大包方便面。他还问我能不能买点牙膏。当然，那也很好。

我不确定这个人到底发生了什么事，但他的笑容是真诚的。他只拿了他真正需要的东西。我知道我不会一直这么做，因为我负担不起，但是对别人来说尊严、善良和同情心是很重要的。帮助别人是帮助这个世界的好方法，哪怕只是一点点。我们常常觉得我们无能为力让世界变得更美好，但事实并非如此。

跟踪练习

1. How did the writer decide to help the man？

A. By giving him $20.

B. By buying him some food.

C. By helping him find a job.

D. By chatting with him.

2. What did the man choose to buy first？

A. Some vegetables.

B. Instant noodles.

C. A nice steak.

D. Some toothpaste.

3. How did the writer tell that the man was kind？

A. The man tried hard to support his boys.

B. The writer had helped the man before.

C. The man didnt take the money he gave.

D. The man only bought what he really needed.

4. What does the writer want to tell us？

A. Dont help people who ask for help.

B. Never spend your last penny in daily life.

C. Helping others can make a difference.

D. Investing time is better than giving money.

Keys： 1-4 BADC