Question

阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项(A,B,C,D)中，选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

　 For lots of people，the holidays are about helping the less fortunate. 36 than buying present for each other，a group of friends in a Vermont snowboard(单板滑雪）group like to go to their 37 homeless shelter and give them a day to 38 ．They begin preparing at the 39 of the snow season by asking people who come to the mountain to 40 old winter clothing like jackets，boots，gloves，and hats. Then the group 41 the shelter to distribute（分发）the things. Says Jay，18，one of the 42 ，“We tell them，‘Now you guys are coming with us and we’re going to teach you how to 43 or snowboard all day for free.’It’s awesome(极好的)to know that we are able to take their minds 44 the stress in their lives for one day.”

　 For this group，working together to help the homeless makes heir relation 45 .They feel like a part of each other’s lives in a 46 way.

　 It may sound no wonder until you try it，but doing something for charity(慈善）can really help you 47 better about the whole experience of giving. That’s because it benefits for the 48 as well as the recipient-you’re left with a feeling of belonging and being connected. 49 to help an organization or group that fits with your 50 and the things you believe in. If you love children，buy a present for a child in need. 51 animals are your thing，talk to your local animal shelter-many distribute staples like pet food to low-income pet 52 over the holidays. If you 53 a grandparent and would like to spend time with the elderly 54 out at a nursing home over the holidays. Or share a special skill. If you’re good with your 55 ，you can help build or painting housing for people in need.

36. A. Other B. Rather C. More D. Less

37. A. hopeless B. curious C. local D. foreign

38. A. remember B. forget C. forgive D. exercise

39．A. end B. start C. weather D. middle

40. A. bring B. mend C. sell D. throw

41．A. rebuild B. take C. leave D. visit

42. A. students B. neighbors C. organizers D. workers

43. A. ski B. survive C. study D. struggle

44. A. for B. in C. off D. on

45. A. easier B. cleaner C. healthier D. stronger

46. A. complete B. meaningful C. new D. busy

47. A. live B. play C. feel D. express

48. A. giver B. visitor C. children D. officials

49. A. Promise B. Refuse C. Choose D. Answer

50. A. work B. values C. hobbies D. profession

51．A. If B. Because C. Though D. While

52. A. sellers B. bosses C. stores D. owners

53．A. visit B. become C. miss D. dislike

54. A. look B. send C. find D. help

55. A. hands B. minds C. eyes D. ideas

Answer 1

36. B 根据下文可知，他们在节假日不是互相买送礼物，而是把收来的衣物等送给需要的穷人。rather than:不是…（而是…），而不是。

37. C 有一组来自佛蒙特州的滑雪小组，他们就愿意去“当地”一个无家可归的人的住所，给他们留下一天难忘的“记忆”。

38. A 参见注释37。

39. B 他们在雪季刚“开始”时就开始准备。选start。

40. A 他们让那些来山上（滑雪）的人把自己的旧衣物“带来”。选bring。

41. D 然后他们去“访问”无家可归者的住所，把收集的那些东西分发给他们。选visit。

42. C 从他后面说的话（参见注释43）可知，Jay是其中的一个“组织者”。

43. A Jay对他们说：你们跟我们来，我们免费一整天教你们怎样“滑雪”。

44. C 通过这种方法使他们卸下一整天生活的重压，好好放松，真是好极了！take sth off“脱掉，卸下”符合语境。

45. D 聚集在一起帮助无家可归者使得这群孩子的关系更加“牢固，坚强”。

46. B 他们感到自己的生活以一种“有意义的”方式被连接成了一个整体。

47. C 做点慈善工作会让你对给予的经历 “感到”更好，更欣慰。且根据本段尾句：“you’re  left with a feeling of…”可知选feel。

48. A 因为做这样的好事不但有利于受益者（接受者），也有益于“给予者”，你会感到一种归属感。

49. C 作者呼吁：“选择”帮助那些符合你的“价值取向”以及你相信的组织机构吧。

50. B 同上。

51. A “如果”动物是你乐意关照的对象，那就在假期间去找当地的动物收养所，把诸如宠物食物之类的东西分发给那些低收入的宠物的“主人”。且根据下文的暗示“If you 53  a grandparent......”可知选if。

52. D 同上。

53. C 如果你“思恋”某个祖父母（可从本句后面的spend time with the elderly推知该答案），那就去某个敬老院“帮助”做些事。

54. D 同上。

55. A 如果你擅长“手头”上的活儿，就能帮助那些需要的人建造房屋或者刷新他们的房屋。