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阅读下面的短文,掌握其大意,然后从36~55各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中,选出能填入相应空白处的最佳选项。
This was an unforgettable and wonderful experience.It happened about three years ago and it has had a  21 effect on me.I would like to show respect here for the two men I do not know  22  but whose actions gave a new  23 to the words — kind and generous.
I was walking down a busy street on a cold, windy day in early  24 , A homeless man, probably about 60 and without wearing any shoes , was  25 for change on a street corner.
A BMW car  26 on the other side of the street and an executive(主管)who was perfectly dressed stepped out of the car.He was probably about  27 years old.He was wearing a blue business suit with a deep red silk tie.He walked  28 across the street and over to the homeless man.Without saying anything, he first gave him a lot of  29 and then he sat down and took off his leather gloves( 手套), beautiful black leather shoes and his black dress socks.Then he   30 them to the homeless man.The homeless man took them and stared with a/an  31 mouth.
As he drove off, I couldn’t   32 thinking that it was probably the first time he had  33 the pedal( 踏板)of that top-brand BMW car with a   34  foot! I stood there and the looks of   35 appeared on my face and the homeless man’s.
Two men of about the same age  36 very different lives had met and the one who was  37 in materials had offered  38 than his shoes.He had left this BMW car and   39 down from his high position.He lifted up the other man when he offered respect,   40 and real generosity.
小题1:
A.strongB.badC.lightD.slow
小题2:
A.officiallyB.personallyC.similarlyD.generally
小题3:
A.benefitB.attitudeC.meaningD.award
小题4:
A.springB.summerC.autumnD.winter
小题5:
A.searchingB.makingC.blamingD.begging
小题6:
A.called upB.broke upC.pulled upD.sped up
小题7:
A.40B.50C.60D.70
小题8:
A.directlyB.usuallyC.unwillinglyD.fluently
小题9:
A.moneyB.waterC.sandD.oil
小题10:
A.postedB.handedC.kickedD.threw
小题11:
A.closedB.fullC.openD.empty
小题12:
A.standB.delayC.forgetD.help
小题13:
A.bendedB.cutC.repairedD.pressed
小题14:
A.relaxedB.largeC.bareD.single
小题15:
A.excitementB.astonishmentC.sadnessD.pride
小题16:
A.butB.orC.andD.before
小题17:
A.successfulB.carefulC.usefulD.helpful
小题18:
A.ratherB.moreC.otherD.better
小题19:
A.brokenB.fellC.steppedD.rolled
小题20:
A.surpriseB.disappointmentC.anxietyD.kindness

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B.the writer occasionally didn’t keep the secrets of his company
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It’s the story of Derek Paravicini, a 30-year-old who was born three months early, physically disabled (he can’t button his own shirt), blind, and severely autistic(自闭的).
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Derek can hear any musical composition one time and play it perfectly on the piano.
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Even more unbelievable, his brain, like a computer, can keep many songs that he can immediately repeat when asked. But his talent isn’t limited to just learning things by heart. Derek is a true musical genius and artist who plays beautifully in a wide range of styles and can make his own music.
With his talent, Derek has raised millions of dollars putting on charity concerts. He also donates his time to senior centers where he acts as a human jukebox (自动唱机) machine, taking requests from senior citizens who haven’t heard their favorite songs for decades.
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A.interviewing celebrities
B.interviewing the disabled
C.the latest news round the world
D.stating the positive influence of TV
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A.By buying them a jukebox machine.
B.By building senior centers for them.
C.By singing the old songs they ask for.
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B.cause family members to help the disabled
C.help kids understand the ability of their brains
D.encourage kids to accept challenges in life
小题4:The author’s purpose in writing this passage is to     .
A.prove that there is something good on TV
B.introduce a disabled but gifted musician
C.call on people to show more love to the disabled
D.express personal admiration for Derek Paravicini

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