Read the following passage. As she walked out of the hut, she saw a strange old man. His long beard reached down to his waist. He looked about a hundred years old. The old man looked at Siew Mei and smiled. “Uncle,” she said, “I went into the hut because it was raining. I hope you don’t mind.” “Not at all, young girl,” replied the old man. His eyes fell on the clean floor and on the bowls and pots. “Did you clean the hut for me?” “Yes,’’ answered Siew Mei. “Let me help you into the hut.” The old man was very happy. “You’re a very kind girl,” he said. “I must give you a present.” He took out a pair of scissors and cut off a little of his long white beard. He put it in a piece of old cloth, tied it up, and gave the bundle to her. “Do not give it to anyone,” said the old man. “Open it when you get home.” Now answer the following questions.1) Who did she see when she was about to come out of the hut? 2) How was the old man? 3) According to the old man, what kind of girl was she? 4) “I must give you a present.” – Why did the old man feel that he should give a present to her? 5) What present did the old man give Siew Mei? 6) What do you think was the girl rewarded for? 7) How can you say the girl was kindhearted? 8) On the name of a present the old man gave her a piece of his beard; Though it was just a hair of the beard the girl accepted it. What does it tell us about the girl? 9) What lesson do you learn from this episode of young girl and old man? 10) Who do you think the old man was?