完形填空

The most important lesson I learned in high school had nothing to do with maths or American history. It came at graduation, several minutes before I left Miramonte High School.

I was rather shy back then, content to ________ around with my few friends and to concentrate on my ________I was doing so well that by the end of senior year I had perfect scores and enough ________to go to college.

But my good record soon became a ________to my well-being. In early June of senior year, the headmaster called me into his office. He asked me to give a leave-taking speech at graduation. I looked at him, my heart ________ fast. This was the________ for my hard work? I said something, but not very clearly, and hurried away from the office.

I was ________ about the decision, finally agreeing to compromise. I wasn’t the only speaker — I would ________ the honor with five other students. Still, it was doubtful whether the task was ________me. How in the world would I give a speech to hundreds of people?

Graduation day soon arrived and, as ________, I was nervous. I’d been practicing my speech for days, and I had it________. But I had never been so ________ in my life. The first half hour of the ceremony passed, and then my ________ came. My name was announced. I managed to reach the platform without falling down. But within minutes, I finished my speech, ________ back to my seat and feeling unsatisfied with my performance.

Now I still have the ________of that speech. My voice trembled a little, but 56 it was clear and strong. I’m proud of that tape. I achieved something I’d never________ — I spoke in front of hundreds of people. ________ I didn’t realize it at the time, the successful completion of that speech gave me the ________to participate in class at college, to give oral reports, and to eventually break free of my ________ .

I never would have chosen to give a speech at graduation. But I am glad I did. I know it may well turn out to be one of my shining moments.

1.A.hang B. look C. turn D. run

2.A. characters B. interests C. games D. subjects

3.A. money B. credits C. time D. standards

4.A. 1uck B. benefit C. fear D. solution

5.A. burning B. breaking C. aching D. beating

6.A. punishment B. reward C. arrangement D. sympathy

7.A. doubtful B. optimistic C. generous D. hesitant

8.A.share B.bring C. spare D. give

9.A.about B. for C. upon D. beyond

10.A.known B. hoped C. expected D. planned

11.A.thrown B.printed C.memorized D. completed

12.A.interested B.terrified C.excited D.disappointed

13.A. moment B. clay C. chance D. decision

14.A. passing B. handing C. heading D. returning

15.A.picture B. tape C. paper D. word

16.A. partially B. immediately C. frankly D. mostly

17.A. dreamed B. made C. decided D. requested

18.A. Because B. When C. Although D. Unless

19.A. respect B. confidence C. freedom D. excuse

20.A. shyness B. pride C. stupidity D. courage

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If you’re willing to be disturbed and confused, I recommend you begin a conversation with someone who thinks differently from you. Listen for what’s different and what surprises you. Try to stop the voice of judgement or opinion and just listen. At the end, notice whether you’ve learned something new.

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As I consider partnering with confusion and uncertainty, I’m learning that we don’t have to agree with each other in order to think well together. There is no need for us to be joined at the head. We are already joined by our hearts.

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A. hesitantly and confusedly

B. honestly and harmoniously

C. responsibly and actively

D. confidently and convincingly

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A. reconsider traditional beliefs before accepting them.

B. learn to interpret other people’s behavior.

C. become more curious about other people’s opinions.

D. try to develop more harmonious relationships with others.

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B. We should admit that we are not succeeding in figuring out things.

C. We should be accustomed to sitting there and listening.

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D. It is important to seek common ground and reserve differences.

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