2013同等學力申碩英語每日一練 10月16日

　　Have you ever simply wanted to give without expecting anything in return? It’s __1___ to do. Most look for a reward in some way. I know I did, most of the time, but then a TV program of “Oprah” inspired me. She gave everyone in the audience $1,000 to spend on a complete__2__, accompanied by a video camera to ___3 __ what they did with the money.

　　Two sisters from Georgia ___4___ from the crowd in my mind—they put their money together to give to “My sister’s House”, a ___5___ that helps battered(受虐的) women and children. Not only did they ___6___ their money, but they told everyone in their town about the organization. It was amazing that people were crazy to ring and ____7____ money, baby clothing, and more.

　　This story made me realize how often I expect things from others and how ___8___ I give things in return. I don’t have a thousand dollars to spend on a stranger, but I do have a heart that is full of love and generosity. I now hold doors open for others and ___9__ at people I don’t know, because a smile is contagious(有感染力的) and I try to bring as much happiness as I can into others’ lives. It’s difficult, but I feel it is really ___10 ____.

　　1. A. hard B. easy C. simple D. hardly

　　2. A. countrymen B. stranger C. acquaintance D. friend

　　3. A. show B. record C. learn D. praise

　　4. A. stood up B. stood out C. stood by D. stood for

　　5. A. room B. house C. village D. shelter

　　6. A. spend B. divide C. combine D. separate

　　7. A. give B. bring C. donate D. take

　　8. A. often B. really C. simply D. rarely

　　9. A. sing B. cry C. smile D. laugh

　　10. A. rewarding B. awarding C. expecting D. giving