山东省德州市2013届高考英语二轮复习 完形填空精练精析三.docVIP

山东德州2013届高考英语二轮复习完形填空精练精析3 Two veterans(老兵) both fought in Vietnam war and witnessed the loss of their friends. But after the war, they led very different lives. 30 years after the war, one was 1 and lonely while the other was happy and healthy, 2 by a loving family and close friends. So, what was the 3 ? One man thought, 揥hat is the point of being 4 to someone? I抣l lose them anyway. ?So he lived his life in bitterness, not being close to anyone to 5 having to feel the pain of losing them. 6 , the other man thought, 揕ife is precious. I have to live it to the 7 and cherish every moment of it. ?So he lived his life in gratitude, 8 every moment he has with his loved ones. What a big difference that made! When I was studying in Cambridge, Mr. Beadsworth, a mathematics teacher 9 his famous 揜ain bow Talk?in the auditorium. He said, 揑t seems that you and your friend are looking at the 10 rainbow, but you are looking at two different rainbows. ? When I 11 the 揜ainbow Talk?now, it is true that two persons may be looking at the same rainbow, but they still see it 12 . 13 has meaning except the meaning you give it. You are 14 for giving meaning to everything that has 15 in your life. So, the question is, would you rather be 16 the first veteran who lived his life with 17 and fear? Or would you rather be like the second, who saw the 18 the war had taught him and created a more powerful meaning for it? Either way, the good news is that, with 19 , you now have the choice of 20 to any incident in your past that may be the source of your pain or you are suffering now, and create a new, more powerful meaning for it. 1. A. annoyed B. depressed C. worried D. embarrassed 2. A. encouraged B. admired C. surrounded D. blamed 3. A. difference B. result C. argument D. point 4. A. generous B. helpful C. friendly D. close 5. A. e