阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
In the era of high-tech today, face-to-face conversation is dying.
The New York Times published an article recently that shows great 36 for the “death of conversation”. It 37 that while technology such as cell phones, e-mails, and Internet posting makes us feel more 38 than ever, they’re also driving us away from people around us.
Users get final connectivity 39 the price of 40 face-to-face conversation. Sherry Turkle, author of the article in The New York Times says people are 41 to a different way of being “alone together”.
Actually, 42 text messages or writing micro-blogs allows us to 43 thoughts. But bits and pieces of online cannot 44 a “real conversation.” Lan Guo, 19, a freshman English major from Changsha University, said that she would like to hear people’s tone of voice and see their faces in a conversation. “The give and take of 45 in a conversation sharpens our minds.” she said. She also mentions that 46 ourselves in mobile technology reduces our chance of starting conversations with strangers and 47 people.
Turkle mentioned the popular 48 of “I share, therefore I am.” among this generation. Liu Xuan, a young writer from Taiwan and psychology graduate from Harvard University, thinks it’s an attitude 49 by most young people. They are 50 busy creating or polishing their online persona (网络人格) that they forget how to live a 51 life.
However, experts remind us that it’s 52 to blame mobile technology. Chen Chen, a sociology expert at China Youth & Children Research Center, points out that 53 is still owners of tools who’re avoiding personal contact. We take advantage of these devices to hide ourselves from others. Texting messages or calling may be a(n) 54 to avoid contact with others, such as having eye contact. “Only by strengthening conversation can we understand each other. 55 throwing away the mobile phones is not a solution.” she said.
A．regret B．respect C．anger D．support
A．advises B．speaks C．suggests D．talks
A．received B．connected C．shared D．separated
A．with B．for C．in D．at
A．having B．risking C．sacrificing D．continuing
A．related B．committed C．limited D．accustomed
A．sending B．getting C．reading D．taking
A．change B．exchange C．explain D．develop
A．indicate B．replace C．cover D．involve
A．ideas B．letters C．chances D．gifts
A．imagining B．joining C．burying D．attaching
A．interviewing B．introducing C．recognizing D．meeting
A．feeling B．concept C．image D．truth
A．adapted B．confirmed C．handled D．adopted
A．so B．too C．very D．quite
A．real B．colorful C．daily D．meaningful
A．important B．necessary C．unfair D．uncomfortable
A．that B．this C．it D．one
A．problem B．excuse C．strategy D．explanation
A．Eventually B．Hardly C．Approximately D．Simply
Two runners stand side by side at the starting line of a race． 36 look very strong and fast． 37 one runner speeds ahead and wins the race．The other __38__．
Some athletes can reach great 39 such as winning an Olympic gold medal．Others never live up to their 40 ．What kind of preparation before a race or before other kinds of events makes the 41 ?
Everyone knows that athletes try to 42 their bodies．But research shows that strengthening the mind may be just as 43 ．Careful study indicates that the best athletes win 44 because they think they can wi
n．
Positive thoughts seem to provide the edge for 45 in sports．People who say "I know I can do this" to themselves over and over 46 find that they have the advantage to win．On the other hand, people who think "I can't win" often 47 ．
One procedure that helps many athletes is creating 48 in their mind．They are told to think of each jump they must make to 49 ．Some use pictures that are more fanciful．One skater liked to think about a star bursting inside her, 50 her with energy．Another athlete who wanted to feel 51 pictured himself as
a bird floating in the air．
Next time you want to do something well．try training your 52 to help you．Perhaps a teacher or other instructors can 53 you plan your training．If you imagine yourself doing better, you may soon see improvements in 54 you really can do．Positive thinking and pictures 55 in your mind can help you win!
A．Neither B．All C．Each D．Both
A．But B．So C．Or D．And．
A．falls down B．leaves behind C．leaves alone D．falls behind
A．prizes B．goals C．medals D．places
A．promise B．name C．level D．ability
A．progress B．mistake C．achievement D．difference
A．determine B．expand C．strengthen D．extend
A．possible B．interesting C．difficult D．important
A．partly B．entirely C．completely D．mostly
A．failure B．luck C．success D．competition
A．often B．never C．hardly D．rarely
A．fail B．succeed C．understand D．expect
A．ideas B．thoughts C．wonders D．pictures
A．fail B．run C．win D．go
A．giving B．helping C．taking D．tiring
A．encouraged B．calm C．excited D．anxious
A．mind B．body C．brain D．imagination
A．help B．advise C．allow D．persuade
A．which B．that C．what D．how
A．made B．hung C．discovered D．created
Two runners stand side by side at the starting line of a race． 36 look very strong and fast． 37 one runner speeds ahead and wins the race．The other __38__．
Some athletes can reach great 39 such as winning an Olympic gold medal．Others never live up to their 40 ．What kind of preparation before a race or before other kinds of events makes the 41 ?
Everyone knows that athletes try to 42 their bodies．But research shows that strengthening the mind may be just as 43 ．Careful study indicates that the best athletes win 44 because they think they can wi
n．
Positive thoughts seem to provide the edge for 45 in sports．People who say "I know I can do this" to themselves over and over 46 find that they have the advantage to win．On the other hand, people who think "I can't win" often 47 ．
One procedure that helps many athletes is creating 48 in their mind．They are told to think of each jump they must make to 49 ．Some use pictures that are more fanciful．One skater liked to think about a star bursting inside her, 50 her with energy．Another athlete who wanted to feel 51 pictured himself as
a bird floating in the air．
Next time you want to do something well．try training your 52 to help you．Perhaps a teacher or other instructors can 53 you plan your training．If you imagine yourself doing better, you may soon see improvements in 54 you really can do．Positive thinking and pictures 55 in your mind can help you win!
A．Neither B．All C．Each D．Both
A．But B．So C．Or D．And．
A．falls down B．leaves behind C．leaves alone D．falls behind
A．prizes B．goals C．medals D．places
A．promise B．name C．level D．ability
A．progress B．mistake C．achievement D．difference
A．determine B．expand C．strengthen D．extend
A．possible B．interesting C．difficult D．important
A．partly B．entirely C．completely D．mostly
A．failure B．luck C．success D．competition
A．often B．never C．hardly D．rarely
A．fail B．succeed C．understand D．expect
A．ideas B．thoughts C．wonders D．pictures
A．fail B．run C．win D．go
A．giving B．helping C．taking D．tiring
A．encouraged B．calm C．excited D．anxious
A．mind B．body C．brain D．imagination
A．help B．advise C．allow D．persuade
A．which B．that C．what D．how
A．made B．hung C．discovered D．created
Two runners stand side by side at the starting line of a race． 36 look very strong and fast． 37 one runner speeds ahead and wins the race．The other __38__．
Some athletes can reach great 39 such as winning an Olympic gold medal．Others never live up to their 40 ．What kind of preparation before a race or before other kinds of events makes the 41 ?
Everyone knows that athletes try to 42 their bodies．But research shows that strengthening the mind may be just as 43 ．Careful study indicates that the best athletes win 44 because they think they can wi
n．
Positive thoughts seem to provide the edge for 45 in sports．People who say "I know I can do this" to themselves over and over 46 find that they have the advantage to win．On the other hand, people who think "I can't win" often 47 ．
One procedure that helps many athletes is creating 48 in their mind．They are told to think of each jump they must make to 49 ．Some use pictures that are more fanciful．One skater liked to think about a star bursting inside her, 50 her with energy．Another athlete who wanted to feel 51 pictured himself as
a bird floating in the air．
Next time you want to do something well．try training your 52 to help you．Perhaps a teacher or other instructors can 53 you plan your training．If you imagine yourself doing better, you may soon see improvements in 54 you really can do．Positive thinking and pictures 55 in your mind can help you win!
A．Neither B．All C．Each D．Both
A．But B．So C．Or D．And．
A．falls down B．leaves behind C．leaves alone D．falls behind
A．prizes B．goals C．medals D．places
A．promise B．name C．level D．ability
A．progress B．mistake C．achievement D．difference
A．determine B．expand C．strengthen D．extend
A．possible B．interesting C．difficult D．important
A．partly B．entirely C．completely D．mostly
A．failure B．luck C．success D．competition
A．often B．never C．hardly D．rarely
A．fail B．succeed C．understand D．expect
A．ideas B．thoughts C．wonders D．pictures
A．fail B．run C．win D．go
A．giving B．helping C．taking D．tiring
A．encouraged B．calm C．excited D．anxious
A．mind B．body C．brain D．imagination
A．help B．advise C．allow D．persuade
A．which B．that C．what D．how
A．made B．hung C．discovered D．created
Chuck was one of my students in my high school English class. He was a writer of great 36. So, when he was accepted into the journalism program at the University of Missouri, I wasn’t37
During his first year at college, Chuck would stop by the school a few times to keep me informed of his 38. We recalled that we had worked together several years before to 39 money for some sick African babies who were being cared for by a nurse friend of mine in Thailand, a place far away yet close to our 40. Chuck raised several thousand dollars. It was an activity that 41 our common relationship into a friendship.
In his second year at college, it was discovered that Chuck had lung cancer and had only a short while to 42. I went to see him one day. Seeing me, he was filled with 43 and we talked and laughed for most of the afternoon.
About six weeks later, Chuck died. It was a great
44 for everyone, especially for his family. Chuck was 45 and full of promise. More 46, he was a good person, a just person.
When I went to his funeral, his father told me that several weeks before, Chuck had asked him to 47 his possessions with him so that he might select a few things to be buried together with him . Chuck 48 six items, including an essay he had written.*
He told me that Chuck liked the 49 I had written to him at the bottom of the last page. In that little note, I affirmed(证实) his talent as a 50.
I was grateful for the 51 gift Chuck gave me that day. Hi
s taking my note with him offered me a great opportunity to 52 students’ lives. I felt a sense of purpose that was greater than ever. Whenever I 53 my purpose in teaching, I think of Chuck, and I am reminded of it once again: 54 have the power to affect hearts and 55 for a long time.
A．use B．talent C．height D．assistance
A．disappointed B．amused C．excited D．surprised
B．school C．progress D．family
A．raise B．borrow C．spend D．save
A．college B．hearts C．village D．friends
A．transformed B．divided C．put D．devoted
A．spare B．act C．live D．sleep
A．worry B．joy C．pain D．tears
A．honor B．comfort C．day D．loss
A．fortunate B．serious C．talented D．unsatisfied
A．importantly B．seriously C．usually D．sincerely
A．go over B．take over C．give away D．threw away
A．added B．bought C．examined D．chose
A．story B．letter C．joke D．message
A．writer B．teacher C．doctor D．comedian
A．excellent B．practical C．special D．expensive
A．believe B．draw C．know D．influence
A．remember B．forget C．change D．achieve
A．Parents B．Teachers C．Students D．Strangers
A．health B．appearance C．accents D．minds
Chuck was one of my students in my high school English class. He was a writer of great 36. So, when he was accepted into the journalism program at the University of Missouri, I wasn’t37
During his first year at college, Chuck would stop by the school a few times to keep me informed of his 38. We recalled that we had worked together several years before to 39 money for some sick African babies who were being cared for by a nurse friend of mine in Thailand, a place far away yet close to our 40. Chuck raised several thousand dollars. It was an activity that 41 our common relationship into a friendship.
In his second year at college, it was discovered that Chuck had lung cancer and had only a short while to 42. I went to see him one day. Seeing me, he was filled with 43 and we talked and laughed for most of the afternoon.
About six weeks later, Chuck died. It was a great
44 for everyone, especially for his family. Chuck was 45 and full of promise. More 46, he was a good person, a just person.
When I went to his funeral, his father told me that several weeks before, Chuck had asked him to 47 his possessions with him so that he might select a few things to be buried together with him . Chuck 48 six items, including an essay he had written.*
He told me that Chuck liked the 49 I had written to him at the bottom of the last page. In that little note, I affirmed(证实) his talent as a 50.
I was grateful for the 51 gift Chuck gave me that day. Hi
s taking my note with him offered me a great opportunity to 52 students’ lives. I felt a sense of purpose that was greater than ever. Whenever I 53 my purpose in teaching, I think of Chuck, and I am reminded of it once again: 54 have the power to affect hearts and 55 for a long time.
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