17.Some years ago I was offered a writing assignment that would require three months of travel through Europe.I had been(41)Da couple of times,but I could hardly claim to know my way around the(42)C.Moreover,my knowledge of foreign languages was(43)Bto a little college French.
I(44)A.How would I,unable to speak the language,totally unfamiliar with local geography or(45)A systems,set up interviews and do research?It seemed (46)C,and with considerable (47)BI sat down to write a letter begging off.Halfway through,a thought(48)Athrough my mind:you can't learn if you don't try.So I (49)Bthe assignment.
There were some bad (50)B.But by the time I had finished the trip I was an experienced (51)D.And ever since,I have never hesitated to head for even the most remote places,(52)Cguides or even advanced bookings,confident that somehow I will(53)B.
The(54)Ais that the new,the(55)C,is almost by definition scary.But each time you try something,you learn,and as the learning (56)Cup,the world opens to you.
I've learned to ski at 40,and (57)Dup the Rhine River in a balloon.And I know I'll (58)Adoing such things.It's braver or more(59)Bthan others.I'm not.But I'll accept anxiety as another name for(60)Dand I believe I can accomplish wonders.
I(44)A.How would I,unable to speak the language,totally unfamiliar with local geography or(45)A systems,set up interviews and do research?It seemed (46)C,and with considerable (47)BI sat down to write a letter begging off.Halfway through,a thought(48)Athrough my mind:you can't learn if you don't try.So I (49)Bthe assignment.
There were some bad (50)B.But by the time I had finished the trip I was an experienced (51)D.And ever since,I have never hesitated to head for even the most remote places,(52)Cguides or even advanced bookings,confident that somehow I will(53)B.
The(54)Ais that the new,the(55)C,is almost by definition scary.But each time you try something,you learn,and as the learning (56)Cup,the world opens to you.
I've learned to ski at 40,and (57)Dup the Rhine River in a balloon.And I know I'll (58)Adoing such things.It's braver or more(59)Bthan others.I'm not.But I'll accept anxiety as another name for(60)Dand I believe I can accomplish wonders.
41.A.wrong | B.alone | C.in | D.abroad |
42.A.airport | B.country | C.continent | D.city |
43.A.unsuitable | B.limited | C.unknown | D.recovered |
44.A.hesitated | B.discussed | C.complained | D.promoted |
45.A.transportation | B.medical | C.education | D.politics |
46.A.imaginary | B.mysterious | C.impossible | D.familiar |
47.A.preparation | B.regret | C.satisfaction | D.mercy |
48.A.ran | B.looked | C.saw | D.broke |
49.A.resisted | B.accepted | C.accomplished | D.distributed |
50.A.messages | B.moments | C.effects | D.works |
51.A.journalist | B.guide | C.explorer | D.traveler |
52.A.for | B.with | C.without | D.about |
53.A.quit | B.manage | C.arrive | D.prevent |
54.A.point | B.problem | C.interest | D.shock |
55.A.similar | B.traditional | C.different | D.creative |
56.A.brings | B.takes | C.piles | D.breaks |
57.A.rowed | B.ridden | C.overlooked | D.flown |
58.A.go on | B.give in | C.pass by | D.hand out |
59.A.dull | B.daring | C.excited | D.devoted |
60.A.worry | B.eagerness | C.adventure | D.challenge |
16.Nothing can be more fascinating than a smile,which can produce hope in even ______ situations.( )
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A. | embarrassing | B. | confident | C. | desperate | D. | secure |