I couldn't miss the old lady with a black umbrella. Her shoes and socks were 1 . I could tell that she was very cold. I 2 to offer her a ride (搭便车).
Of course, she felt a little shy at first, but she got 3 my warm car when I asked again. I 4 her to the hospital — it was only a few minutes out of my way. By the time she had got out of my car, she smiled and 5 me. I was late for work that day, 6 I was glad that I had stopped. That was 40 years ago, and the 7 of a new habit (习惯).
Whenever I'm driving in 8 weather and see someone waiting at a bus stop, I'll ask if he or she needs 9 . Once, a young doctor jumped in. She felt 10 after working all day and had been waiting and waiting at the bus stop. I could help someone. It felt good.
The best part about my offers of rides is the conversations that come out of them. I often ask a lot of questions. Surprisingly, everyone wants to 11 others. I've learned a lot from my elderly (年长的) passengers. They are full of stories about 12 old days at the office, and so on. I often feel sad 13 they get out of my car, because the stories are just getting started.
My husband keeps telling me that I should 14 pick up strangers. I don't think so. If I stand at the bus stop, I think you are willing to giving me the 15 of a short ride. Everyone should have a habit of reaching out a hand, so I don't see those at a bus stop as strangers.
