I remember taking __48__ English class in college on the short story. Our first assignment was to read __49__ short stones and then discuss which one was better. After reading both，I wasn’t sure. Over the __50__ several months, my professor taught me __51__ one story was so much better than the other wan humorous __52__ was rich in metaphor（隐喻）and character development, while the other was humorous __53__ too shallow. I couldn’t see this at first. Yet, in a few months, my brain got reeducated an __54__ could see the difference between good and bad writing and could appreciate literature at a whole new level.
Going to college helps build a strong mind, which leads __55__ greater success in one’s life.
People in communities have slowly been pushed apart through the years, mostly because people simply aren’t taking the time to say a simple “hello,” After considering this phenomenon, I decided I was going to 36 the way I was doing things.
My 37 came one morning when I was in the community library. I passed by a girl who 38 her books out of her locker .Thinking like most that someone else would help her pick them up, I continued my way. However, when I had to 39 because I stupidly forgot my book, I noticed she had just finished packing them up by herself he one had stopped to 40 her.
“OK,” I thought to myself, “this is where I should have changed.”
My best opportunity came a few days later when I saw a man 41 by himself waiting for the library to open ,so I sat down next to him and began a 42 .It was difficult to get started ,and even when I had to say goodbye, almost every 43 from my new friend had a tone (语气) of doubt in it ,And who could blame him?
People aren’t used to making an 44 chat with a stranger. But a change, no matter how 45 it is needed, doesn’t just happen. It takes people like us to make it possible. I 46 you to take a small step out of your comfort zone and try to make someone’s day a little brighter, Together, we can really make come 47 as a whole.
1. A. change B. explain C. learn D. show
2.A. trouble B. doubt C. wish D. opportunity
3. A. took B. dropped C. got D. pulled
4. A. come out B. stand by C. go back D. turn up
5. A. please B. greet C. help D. praise
6. A. sitting B. walking C. riding D. running
7. A. discussion B. lesson C. report D. conversation
8. A. joke B. response C. cry D. story
9.A. unchangeable B. unprepared C. unforgettable D. unfinished
10. A. desperately B. frequently C. simply D. widely
11. A. allow B. warn C. order D. advise
12. A. tater B. straighter C. closer D. slower
It's not what we do once in a while ______ shapes our lives, but what we do consistently
A which B that C how D when
In the near future more advances in the robot technology ______ by scientists.
A are making B in made C will make D will be make
Jack wasn't saying anything but the teacher smiled at him ____ he had done something very clever.
A as if B in case C while D though
Only after they had discussed the matter for several hours _______a decision.
A they reached B did they reach C they reach D do they reach
