The requirements for high school graduation have just changed in my community. As a result, all students must   36  sixty hours of service learning,   37  they will not receive a diploma(文憑).    38   of service learning include cleaning up a polluted river, working in a soup kitchen, or tutoring a student. During a service experience, students must keep a journal and then write a  39  about what they have learned.
Supporters state that there are many   40 of service learning. Perhaps most importantly, students are forced to think   41 their own interests and become aware of the needs of others. Students are also able to learn real-life skills that   42  responsibility, problem-solving, and working as part of a team. Finally, students can explore possible careers 43  service learning.
For example, if a student wonders what teaching is like, he or she can choose to work in a primary school classroom a few afternoons each month.  44  there are many benefits, opponents (反對(duì)者) point out problems with the new requirement. First, they   45 that ,because service learning is time-consuming, students spend   46  time studying the core subjects. Second, they believe that forcing students to work without   47  goes against the law.
In my view, service learning is a great way to   48  to the community, learn new skills, and explore different careers.  49  , I don’ t believe you should force people to help others – the  50  to help must come from the heart. I think the best solution is one that gives students choices. Choice encourages both freedom and responsibility.
小題1:
A.spendB.gainC.completeD.save
小題2:
A.a(chǎn)ndB.orC.butD.for
小題3:
A.SubjectsB.IdeasC.ProceduresD.Examples
小題4:
A.diaryB.reportC.noteD.notice
小題5:
A.coursesB.benefitsC.challengesD.features
小題6:
A.beyondB.a(chǎn)boutC.overD.in
小題7:
A.possessB.a(chǎn)pplyC.includeD.develop
小題8:
A.throughB.a(chǎn)crossC.ofD.on
小題9:
A.SoB.ThusC.SinceD.While
小題10:
A.a(chǎn)rgueB.doubtC.overlookD.a(chǎn)dmit
小題11:
A.muchB.fullC.lessD.more
小題12:
A.costB.payC.careD.praise
小題13:
A.contributeB.leadC.a(chǎn)ttendD.belong
小題14:
A.ThereforeB.BesidesC.butD.However
小題15:
A.courageB.desireC.emotionD.spirit

小題1:C
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小題1:D
小題1:B
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小題1:B

解讀:本文介紹人們對(duì)高中生是否應(yīng)該從事服務(wù)學(xué)習(xí)(service learning)(或稱社會(huì)實(shí)踐)的看法。
小題1: C高中生畢業(yè)要符合的條件改變了,學(xué)生必須完成60個(gè)小時(shí)的服務(wù)學(xué)習(xí)。complete完成,符合語境。
小題1:B 否則他們將得不到文憑。or否則。
小題1:D服務(wù)學(xué)習(xí)相當(dāng)于一門課程,下文的清理受污染的河流等都是在用具體的例子來闡述服務(wù)學(xué)習(xí)的內(nèi)容。
小題1:B學(xué)生在參加社會(huì)實(shí)踐期間應(yīng)寫日記,隨后還要寫一份報(bào)告,匯報(bào)他們所學(xué)到的知識(shí)。diary只表示日記,note便條,notice通知,都不符合語境。
[答案] 
小題1:B根據(jù)本句中的Supporters與本段內(nèi)容可知此處是在陳述服務(wù)學(xué)習(xí)的好處,因此選擇benefits。下一段首句也有提示。
小題1:A學(xué)生被迫超越自己的興趣。beyond超越。
小題1:C下文的responsibility,problem-solving以及working as part of a team都是在對(duì)前面的real-life skills進(jìn)行舉例說明,因此選擇include“包括”。
小題1:A 學(xué)生通過服務(wù)學(xué)習(xí)能夠探索可能的職業(yè)。through通過。
小題1:D盡管這里有許多好處, 反對(duì)者指出了新的要求存在的問題。while盡管
小題1:A這里描寫的是他們反對(duì)新要求的理由。argue辯論,辯解,后面常用that從句表明自己的觀點(diǎn)。
[答案] 
小題1:C根據(jù)上文的time-consuming可知服務(wù)學(xué)習(xí)耗費(fèi)了很多時(shí)間,也就是說學(xué)生用在學(xué)習(xí)上的時(shí)間減少了,因此選擇less。
小題1:B他們認(rèn)為強(qiáng)迫學(xué)生無償工作與法律相悖。pay工資,報(bào)酬。
小題1:A本段是作者自己的看法。從本段內(nèi)容可知,作者是贊成服務(wù)學(xué)習(xí)的,因?yàn)閰⑴c服務(wù)學(xué)習(xí)可以為社區(qū)做貢獻(xiàn)。contribute to對(duì)……有好處,為……做出貢獻(xiàn),符合句意。
小題1:D盡管作者贊成學(xué)生服務(wù)學(xué)習(xí),但是他反對(duì)對(duì)學(xué)生進(jìn)行強(qiáng)迫,因此選擇However,表示轉(zhuǎn)折。
小題1:B幫助別人的愿望應(yīng)該來自于內(nèi)心。desire愿望,符合語境。
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