三、完形填空
When people see a stranger in trouble, they may have two choices. Some people are willing to give a hand, but
B
21 may choose to take no action. If I were in this situation, I would help the stranger without thinking
A
22 . Some people may think it is
C
23 to do this. We have all heard stories about people who have been blackmailed (敲诈) after offering help to a
D
24 . But I think helping others is a
D
25 virtue. There is an old saying, “Give roses to
A
26 , and the lasting fragrance (香味) will remain in hand.” Indeed, helping others actually
B
27 helping ourselves. Any of us could end up in a situation where we need help from family, friends or even strangers. More
A
28 , when we help strangers, we can pass on the spirit of
C
29 to them.
A story might explain it better. Once, an old man and his wife were travelling and wanted to find a
C
30
where they would stay for the night. However, when they walked into the only hotel they could find, they were told that no rooms were available. The couple was sad and said
D
31 . But before they left, the clerk said, “Would you perhaps be willing to sleep in my room? It’s not too big, but just enough to make you comfortable.” The old man was so happy and wanted to offer money, but the clerk
A
32 . Many years later, the clerk received a letter inviting him to a hotel. When he got there, he saw the old man. The old man told him that the hotel had been
B
33 after him because of the kindness he showed that night.
We all have our own
C
34 to help others. It doesn’t matter what they are, as long as we give a helping hand. You never know whose
C
35 you may be touching. So, let’s not wait to make a positive difference.
(
)21. A. other

B. others
C. another
D. the other
(
)22. A. twice
B. once
C. more
D. again
(
)23. A. clear
B. patient
C. unwise
D. useful
(
)24. A. friend
B. family
C. classmate
D. stranger
(
)25. A. modern
B. hidden
C. useless
D. traditional
(
)26. A. others
B. other
C. another
D. the other
(
)27. A. invites
B. means
C. asks
D. hopes
(
)28. A. importantly
B. excitedly
C. strangely
D. easily
(
)29. A. pleasure
B. happiness
C. kindness
D. experience
(
)30. A. room
B. house
C. hotel
D. farm
(
)31. A. anything
B. everything
C. something
D. nothing
(
)32. A. refused
B. received
C. got
D. followed
(
)33. A. made
B. named
C. sold
D. done
(
)34. A. minds
B. ideas
C. reasons
D. secrets
(
)35. A. decision
B. action
C. heart
D. opinion