从所给的四个选项中选择最佳答案

_______ he goes, he seems to be happy.

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A．Where　　　B．Whatever　　　C．No matter　　　D．Wherever

A woman came out of her house and saw three old men sitting in her front yard. She said, “I don’t think I know you, but you must be 16__________. Please come in and have something to eat.”

    “Is the man of the house home?” they asked. “No”, she replied, “He’s out.” “Then we cannot come in,” they replied.

    In the evening when her 17__________ came home, she told him 18__________ had happened. “Go tell them I am home and invite them in!” The woman went out and invited the men in. “We do not go into a 19__________ together,” they replied. “Why is that?” she asked.

One of the old men gave an 20__________ that their names were Wealth, 21__________ and Love. Then he added, “Now go in and 22__________ with your husband which one of us you want in your home.”

The woman went in and told her husband what was said. Her husband was 23__________ and he suggested inviting Wealth to fill their home with money, talking and laughing. “With riches, we buy new houses, expensive furniture, and colorful clothing. We will look much better in the eyes of both ourselves and our neighbors.” he said. And his wife wanted to invite Health; but their daughter-in-law 24__________ they should invite Love so that their home would be full of warmth. “With that, we will feel much better in our family and our neighborhood as well. That’s of more importance.” she argued. 25__________ the husband said to his wife. “Go out and invite Love to be our guest.”

    The woman 26__________ and asked the three old men, “Which one of you is Love? Please come in and be our guest.”

Love 27__________ and started walking toward the house.

The other two also got up and 28__________ him. Surprised, the lady asked Wealth and Health: “I only invited Love, Why are you coming in?”

The old men replied 29__________: “If you had invited Wealth or Health, the other two of us would have stayed out, but since you invited Love, wherever he goes, we go with him. Wherever there is Love, there is 30__________ Wealth and Health!”

16. A. frightened           B. starving                    C. upset                       D. confused

17. A. friend                 B. adolescent                C. husband                   D. daughter-in-law

18. A. when                  B. where                      C. why                         D. what

19. A. house                 B. dinner                      C. cinema                     D. theatre

20. A. agreement           B. approval                   C. argument                  D. explanation

21. A. Success                     B. Cash                        C. Health                      D. Recovery

22. A. discuss               B. defend                      C. exchange                  D. challenge

23. A. selfish                 B. overjoyed                 C. upset                       D. energetic

24. A. informed             B. suggested               C. worried                    D. included

25. At the beginning.      B. Somehow                 C. As a matter of fact    D. At last

26. A. went out             B. came in                   C. stayed out                D. went in

27. A. stayed up           B. got up                      C. mixed up                  D. looked up

28. A. stopped              B. watched                   C. followed                   D. heard

29. A. together                     B. properly                   C. altogether                 D. hard

30. A. still                     B. even                         C. yet                           D. also

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61.______

The most amazing fact about music is that it is unique to human beings. There is no other creature on earth that can create and appreciate music except man. As such, listening to music is a unique benefit reserved only for us. No matter what music you choose, there are always wonderful benefits of listening to it.

62.______

One of the most interesting benefits of listening to music is that we are able to understand and find a personal link to the cultural heritage of music, such as the time when the music was composed, the place where it was released, and the message of the music. In fact, music is so universal that it does not recognize any culture. It goes into the soul of the music lovers, wherever they are in the world or even if they do not understand the language.

63.______

Music is so powerful that it can influence the intelligence of a person even before she/he is born. That is why pregnant mothers are encouraged to listen to classical music to help nurture the intelligence of their unborn babies.

64.______

Music is so powerful that even people suffering from pain can really benefit from listening to it. Its magical effect can help patients recover from pain and diseases. In fact, researches show that mentally ill patients positively respond to music and effectively relieve their mental illness. Today, in almost all psychiatric hospitals, music is an important component in the treatment of their patients. 

65.______

The power of music is not only limited to giving lonely people the energy they need to fuel their day. Music is such a powerful tool used by many of us in dissolving negative emotions. Listening to music can lead us to love life more despite the many difficulties that come our way. Music can transform a depressing day into a day filled with joy.