第二節(jié)：完形填空(共20小題;每小題1.5分，滿分30分)

　　閱讀下面短文，從短文后所給各題四個(gè)選項(xiàng)(A、B、C和D)中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)，并在答題卡上將該項(xiàng)涂黑

　　Over the course of a few days when I was in a nursing home to recover, I started to really appreciate the housekeeper, an elderly lady who didn’t speak English. Every morning at 6:30 she would try to get into my room 36 so she wouldn’t disturb me. However, every time I would 37 and see her. She would try to 38 and at the same time gave an amazing smile. 39 , I would be just waiting to see her come in and give that wonderful 40 _.

　　I 41 from a nurse that there was an employee rewards program. I asked her to write a(an) 42 card for my housekeeper and put it up. About ten minutes later, another nurse came into my room and told me that the housekeeper was out in the hall 43 her eyes out. Had I done something wrong or inappropriate ? Then the nurse 44 to tell me that the housekeeper had worked there for thirty years and had never 45 a rewards card.

　　It 46 me like a ton of bricks. Just a few simple words made such a 47_ .

　　From that day forward I tried to admire someone every day for the good things they showed. The results were 48 . People came in with smiles, they talked more, they laughed more, and they 49 life more. 50 , it seems the more I tried to praise others, the 51 I got.

　　I’m out of nursing home now and almost 52 recovered. I thank my housekeeper for helping me see just how unbelievably 53 life is.

　　Do 54 a favor and tell your loved ones just how much they 55 to you. It can make the world of difference with both them and you.

　　36. A. quickly B. quietly C. happily D. slowly

　　37. A. wake B. stand C. sit D. go

　　38. A. leave B. hide C. explain D. apologize

　　39. A. Eventually B. Gradually C. Suddenly D. Occasionally

　　40. A. greeting B. apology C. smile D. word

　　41. A. knew B. learned C. found D. got

　　42. A. invitation B. congratulation C. appreciation D. appointment

　　43. A. laughing B. shouting C. screaming D. crying

　　44. A. went on B. came up C. set out D. got up

　　45. A. accepted B. received C. created D. afforded

　　46. A. beat B. knocked C. hit D. touched

　　47. A. difference B. profit C. mistake D. contribution

　　48. A. disappointing B. interesting C. amazing D. embarrassing

　　49. A. understood B. valued C. enriched D. enjoyed

　　50. A. However B. Therefore C. Meanwhile D. Otherwise

　　51. A. less B. more C. worse D. better

　　52. A. barely B. fully C. really D. rarely

　　53. A. dangerous B. beautiful C. tough D. enthusiastic

　　54. A. yourself B. you C. themselves D. them

　　55. A. bring B. take C. give D. mean