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Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions
It was freezing outside, and I a California tourist ducked into Union Station. I hoped only to get
warm. What I got was a lesson in the real meaning of the Christmas season - from a homeless person.
Warmth was slowly being restored to my hands and feet as I settled onto one of the public
benches with a steaming cup of coffee. Now I was ready to relax and do some serious people-
watching. I noticed a homeless man seated nearby and several tables of diners spilling out into the
great hall from the upscale American Restaurant. Heavenly aromas from gourmet treats were tempting
me to consider an early dinner. From the longing in my neighbour's eye it obvious that he, too, had
not failed to notice the banquet taking place around us. I wondered how long it had been since he had
eaten anything. Expecting he would approach me for a handout, I welcomed such a plea on his part.
He never did. The more I took in the scene, the crueler his plight seemed. My head and heart were
battling it out : the former telling me to mind my own business, and the latter urging me to make an
immediate trip to the food court on his behalf.
While this internal debate was raging, a well-dressed young couple suddenly approached.
"Excuse me, sir," began the husband. "My wife and I just finished eating and our appetite wasn't as big
as we thought. We hate to waste good food. Can you help us out and put this food to good use?" The
kind stranger handed him a large container overflowing with goodies. "God bless you both. Merry
Christmas," came the grateful reply. Feeling good about what I had seen, but dismayed by my own
lack of action, I observed my neighbour's response to his sudden good fortune. First he scrutinized his
newfound bounty, arranging the soup crackers, inspecting the club sandwich and stirring the salad
dressing. Then he slowly lifted the lid off the soup, inhaling the aroma and cupping his hands around
the steaming bowl. It was obvious that he was going to prolong the enjoyment of this miracle meal.
Finally, he appeared ready for that long-dreamed-of-first taste. Meticulously unwrapping the plastic
spoon, he filled it to overflowing lifted it towards his mouth and - with a suddenness that stunned me
stopped dead in his tracks.
The reason for this unexpected behaviour soon became clear. Entering the hall and shuffling in
our direction was a new arrival. In his seventies, hatless and gloveless, he was clad in lightweight
pants, a threadbare jacket and open shoes. His hands were raw and his face had a bluish tint. I wasn't
alone in gasping out at his sad sight, but my neighbour was the only one doing anything about it.quickly pulling aside his treasure he leaped up and guided the elderly man to an adjacent seat.​

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Answered by 6360451725
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Explanation:

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The reason for this unexpected behaviour soon became clear. Entering the hall and shuffling in

our direction was a new arrival. In his seventies, hatless and gloveless, he was clad in lightweight

pants, a threadbare jacket and open shoes. His hands were raw and his

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