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Every act of kindness starts with something small, something we all can — and should — do every single day.
I'm Will Rubio, one of the __1__ of BYUtv's Random Acts show. We take hidden cameras to unexpected places to __2__ random acts of kindness. We've filmed acts __3__ from building disabledfriendly facilities (設(shè)施) for those who are badly __4__ them but can't afford them to returning a lost wallet.
On Random Acts, it may be a neighbor or a colleague who recognizes a need and __5__ an incredible chain reaction of service. __6__ the story of Emmalene Meyers. Like many young girls, Emmalene was __7__ to be a ballet dancer — but her physical disability makes even everyday tasks a(n) __8__. Instead of seeing a limitation, Emmalene's friend Lily __9__ an opportunity. Lily imagined Emmalene's dream being brought to life onstage and persuaded Random Acts to help make her plan __10__.
So, where can you start? The key is to be like Lily: look for an opportunity to make a __11__ to those in need, and then take action to make it happen. Being __12__ and involved in service is __13__ like any other goal you want to achieve. You have to __14__ it.
After two seasons of hosting Random Acts, the joy of __15__ burdens and brightening lives doesn't fade. I sometimes __16__ Random Acts might lose its feature eventually, but that couldn't be further from the __17__. When I finally meet the people we've been working to __18__ and see their genuine shock and appreciation, it __19__ me in the feel every time. I cry more than anyone else on the show.
Be that person doing acts of kindness out of the __20__ of your heart — be the nice you want to see in the world!
語篇解讀:本文是一篇夾敘夾議文。作者通過自己做節(jié)目的親身經(jīng)歷告訴讀者一個道理:所有的善舉都始于小事,并呼吁人們將內(nèi)心的善意付諸行動,成為最好的自己!
1.A.photographers B.directors
C.viewers D.hosts
解析:選D 根據(jù)倒數(shù)第二段中的“After two seasons of hosting Random Acts”可知,作者是Random Acts這個節(jié)目的其中一個主持人。host“(電視或廣播的)節(jié)目主持人”符合語境。photographer“攝影師”;director“導(dǎo)演”;viewer“電視觀眾”。
2.A.expose B.conduct
C.arrange D.advocate
解析:選A 此處指作者他們帶著隱藏攝像機去到出人意料的地方,為的是展示(expose)隨意的善舉。conduct“指揮,引導(dǎo)”;arrange“安排”;advocate“提倡”。
3.A.changing B.counting
C.ranging D.transforming
解析:選C 作者他們拍攝的善舉很多,包括從為那些非常需要卻又負擔(dān)不起的殘疾人建造相應(yīng)的設(shè)施到歸還丟失的錢包等各類事情。range“包括(從……到……)之間的各類事物”符合語境。count“數(shù)數(shù)”;transform“使改觀”。
4.A.in search of B.in need of
C.in defence of D.in favor of
解析:選B 參見上題解析。in search of“搜尋,搜索”;in need of“需要”;in defence of“保護,防護”;in favor of“支持,贊同”。
5.A.sets off B.sets aside
C.sets down D.sets out
解析:選A 根據(jù)語境可知,此處指可能是一位鄰居或者同事意識到一種需要并引發(fā)一系列不可思議的反應(yīng)——提供幫助。set off“引發(fā),激起”符合語境。set aside“暫不考慮,留出”;set down“寫下”;set out“出發(fā),開始”。
6.A.Retell B.Take
C.Create D.Explain
解析:選B 此處指以Emmalene Meyers的故事為例。take“以……為例,將……作為例證”符合語境。retell“復(fù)述”;create“創(chuàng)作”;explain“解釋”。
7.A.anxious B.proud
C.afraid D.unwilling
解析:選A 像許多女孩子一樣,Emmalene非常希望自己能成為一名芭蕾舞演員。anxious“渴望,非常希望”符合語境。proud“驕傲的,自豪的”;afraid“害怕的”;unwilling“不情愿的”。
8.A.exception B.dilemma
C.competition D.challenge
解析:選D 根據(jù)上文中的“her physical disability”可知,Emmalene身有殘疾,所以日常的(生活)事務(wù)對她來說都是挑戰(zhàn)。challenge“挑戰(zhàn),艱巨任務(wù)”符合語境。exception“例外的情況”;dilemma“(進退兩難的)窘境,困境”;competition“競爭,角逐”。
9.A.provided B.seized
C.spotted D.missed
解析:選C 此處指Emmalene的朋友Lily發(fā)現(xiàn)了一個機會。 spot“發(fā)現(xiàn),注意到”符合語境。provide“提供”;seize“抓住”;miss“錯過”。
10.A.successful B.acceptable
C.reasonable D.available
解析:選A 此處指的應(yīng)是在Random Acts節(jié)目的幫助下,Lily幫助Emmalene實現(xiàn)夢想的計劃成功了。successful“成功的”符合語境。acceptable“可接受的,令人滿意的”;reasonable“有道理的,合乎情理的”;available“可獲得的,可找到的”。
11.A.choice B.difference
C.promise D.decision
解析:選B 尋找一個機會來影響那些身處困境中的人。make a difference“有影響,起作用”符合語境。make a choice“作出選擇”;make a promise“作出承諾”;make a decision“作出決定”。
12.A.generous B.caring
C.ambitious D.sociable
解析:選B 根據(jù)文章主題及語境可知,此處指樂于助人并投身于服務(wù)工作就(just)像其他任何你想要實現(xiàn)的目標(biāo)一樣。caring“樂于助人的”符合語境。generous“慷慨的”;ambitious“有雄心的”;sociable“好交際的”。
13.A.never B.even
C.still D.just
解析:選D 參見上題解析。
14.A.put up with B.make up for
C.work at D.take to
解析:選C 根據(jù)語境可知,此處指你非得下功夫不可。put up with“容忍,忍受”;make up for“彌補”;work at“努力做,致力于”;take to“喜歡上……”。
15.A.bearing B.carrying
C.reducing D.overcoming
解析:選C 主持了兩季的Random Acts后,作者從減輕(reducing)他人重擔(dān)、改善他人生活中獲得的快樂并沒有消退。bear“忍受”;carry“承擔(dān),承受”;overcome“克服”。
16.A.admit B.realize
C.remember D.assume
解析:選D 有時作者認為Random Acts這一節(jié)目總有一天會失去其特色,但是事實(truth)遠非如此。assume“認為,假設(shè)”符合語境。admit“承認”;realize“意識到”;remember“記得”。
17.A.truth B.deadline
C.destination D.boundary
解析:選A 參見上題解析。deadline“截止日期”;destination“目的地”;boundary“邊界,界限”。
18.A.accompany B.surprise
C.locate D.please
解析:選B 根據(jù)下文中的“see their genuine shock”可知,此處應(yīng)用surprise,表示“使驚奇,使詫異,使感到意外”。accompany“陪伴”;locate“確定……的準(zhǔn)確地點”;please“取悅”。
19.A.refreshes B.inspires
C.hits D.satisfies
解析:選C 根據(jù)語境可知,此處指作者每次都會被那些人們表現(xiàn)出的真誠的驚訝和感激所感動。hit“打,擊中”,在此引申為“感動”,符合語境。refresh“使恢復(fù)精力”;inspire“激勵,鼓舞”;satisfy“使?jié)M意,使?jié)M足”。
20.A.goodness B.curiosity
C.faith D.whisper
解析:選A 根據(jù)語境及文章主題可知,此處指作者呼吁人們成為那個出于好心(goodness)來施行善舉的人。out of the goodness of one's heart“某人是出于好心”,是固定用法。