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It was the summer of 2013 when I was on a cruise (乘船游览) line. After supper, I 1 the decks (甲板) and noticed that one of the bars (酒吧) there had karaoke (卡拉OK). Since I enjoyed 2, I entered the bar. It was a 3 and nice place with fewer people, whom I didn't know at all, 4 I didn't think I would be so nervous as usual. Then I decided I would have a 5.
In the bar, I chose a favorite song of mine. The loud music and my singing 6many passengers. As more people gathered together to 7, I couldn't help getting upset. I was afraid of being8for not singing well. About a minute later, an old couple came smilingly, sent me a rose, and began to dance. This 9me and warmed my heart. I gradually 10 and focused on the rest of the song. Later, I left to 11 them and thank them for improving my 12. They, in turn, thanked me for my 13. They said I finished the song wonderfully and that they both had a good time dancing to my singing.
I felt lucky to meet the old couple. I got over (克服) my stage fright after that 14. Sometimes, we can't imagine how much energy a small action of ours will bring to someone else. Just don't be15to do something good.
(1)
A .
examined
B .
fixed up
C .
cleaned
D .
looked around
(2)
A .
traveling
B .
singing
C .
dancing
D .
acting
(3)
A .
boring
B .
busy
C .
poor
D .
quiet
(4)
A .
or
B .
so
C .
since
D .
if
(5)
A .
try
B .
rest
C .
hat
D .
test
(6)
A .
moved
B .
changed
C .
guided
D .
drew
(7)
A .
discuss
B .
laugh
C .
listen
D .
shout
(8)
A .
criticized
B .
punished
C .
warned
D .
forgiven
(9)
A .
confused
B .
challenged
C .
followed
D .
encouraged
(10)
A .
showed off
B .
gave up
C .
calmed down
D .
fell behind
(11)
A .
please
B .
greet
C .
praise
D .
help
(12)
A .
confidence
B .
memory
C .
interest
D .
ability
(13)
A .
kindness
B .
service
C .
patience
D .
performance
(14)
A .
suggestion
B .
lesson
C .
experience
D .
mistake
(15)
A .
slow
B .
careless
C .
proud
D .
stressful