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Every act of kindness starts with something small, something we all can — and should — do every single day.
I'm Will Rubio, one of the __1__ of BYUtv's Random Acts show. We take hidden cameras to unexpected places to __2__ random acts of kindness. We've filmed acts __3__ from building disabledfriendly facilities (设施) for those who are badly __4__ them but can't afford them to returning a lost wallet.
On Random Acts, it may be a neighbor or a colleague who recognizes a need and __5__ an incredible chain reaction of service. __6__ the story of Emmalene Meyers. Like many young girls, Emmalene was __7__ to be a ballet dancer — but her physical disability makes even everyday tasks a(n) __8__. Instead of seeing a limitation, Emmalene's friend Lily __9__ an opportunity. Lily imagined Emmalene's dream being brought to life onstage and persuaded Random Acts to help make her plan __10__.
So, where can you start? The key is to be like Lily: look for an opportunity to make a __11__ to those in need, and then take action to make it happen. Being __12__ and involved in service is __13__ like any other goal you want to achieve. You have to __14__ it.
After two seasons of hosting Random Acts, the joy of __15__ burdens and brightening lives doesn't fade. I sometimes __16__ Random Acts might lose its feature eventually, but that couldn't be further from the __17__. When I finally meet the people we've been working to __18__ and see their genuine shock and appreciation, it __19__ me in the feel every time. I cry more than anyone else on the show.
Be that person doing acts of kindness out of the __20__ of your heart — be the nice you want to see in the world!
语篇解读：本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者通过自己做节目的亲身经历告诉读者一个道理：所有的善举都始于小事，并呼吁人们将内心的善意付诸行动，成为最好的自己！
1．A.photographers B．directors
C．viewers D．hosts
解析：选D 根据倒数第二段中的“After two seasons of hosting Random Acts”可知，作者是Random Acts这个节目的其中一个主持人。host“(电视或广播的)节目主持人”符合语境。photographer“摄影师”；director“导演”；viewer“电视观众”。
2．A.expose B．conduct
C．arrange D．advocate
解析：选A 此处指作者他们带着隐藏摄像机去到出人意料的地方，为的是展示(expose)随意的善举。conduct“指挥，引导”；arrange“安排”；advocate“提倡”。
3．A.changing B．counting
C．ranging D．transforming
解析：选C 作者他们拍摄的善举很多，包括从为那些非常需要却又负担不起的残疾人建造相应的设施到归还丢失的钱包等各类事情。range“包括(从……到……)之间的各类事物”符合语境。count“数数”；transform“使改观”。
4．A.in search of B．in need of
C．in defence of D．in favor of
解析：选B 参见上题解析。in search of“搜寻，搜索”；in need of“需要”；in defence of“保护，防护”；in favor of“支持，赞同”。
5．A.sets off B．sets aside
C．sets down D．sets out
解析：选A 根据语境可知，此处指可能是一位邻居或者同事意识到一种需要并引发一系列不可思议的反应——提供帮助。set off“引发，激起”符合语境。set aside“暂不考虑，留出”；set down“写下”；set out“出发，开始”。
6．A.Retell B．Take
C．Create D．Explain
解析：选B 此处指以Emmalene Meyers的故事为例。take“以……为例，将……作为例证”符合语境。retell“复述”；create“创作”；explain“解释”。
7．A.anxious B．proud
C．afraid D．unwilling
解析：选A 像许多女孩子一样，Emmalene非常希望自己能成为一名芭蕾舞演员。anxious“渴望，非常希望”符合语境。proud“骄傲的，自豪的”；afraid“害怕的”；unwilling“不情愿的”。
8．A.exception B．dilemma
C．competition D．challenge
解析：选D 根据上文中的“her physical disability”可知，Emmalene身有残疾，所以日常的(生活)事务对她来说都是挑战。challenge“挑战，艰巨任务”符合语境。exception“例外的情况”；dilemma“(进退两难的)窘境，困境”；competition“竞争，角逐”。
9．A.provided B．seized
C．spotted D．missed
解析：选C 此处指Emmalene的朋友Lily发现了一个机会。 spot“发现，注意到”符合语境。provide“提供”；seize“抓住”；miss“错过”。
10．A.successful B．acceptable
C．reasonable D．available
解析：选A 此处指的应是在Random Acts节目的帮助下，Lily帮助Emmalene实现梦想的计划成功了。successful“成功的”符合语境。acceptable“可接受的，令人满意的”；reasonable“有道理的，合乎情理的”；available“可获得的，可找到的”。
11．A.choice B．difference
C．promise D．decision
解析：选B 寻找一个机会来影响那些身处困境中的人。make a difference“有影响，起作用”符合语境。make a choice“作出选择”；make a promise“作出承诺”；make a decision“作出决定”。
12．A.generous B．caring
C．ambitious D．sociable
解析：选B 根据文章主题及语境可知，此处指乐于助人并投身于服务工作就(just)像其他任何你想要实现的目标一样。caring“乐于助人的”符合语境。generous“慷慨的”；ambitious“有雄心的”；sociable“好交际的”。
13．A.never B．even
C．still D．just
解析：选D 参见上题解析。
14．A.put up with B．make up for
C．work at D．take to
解析：选C 根据语境可知，此处指你非得下功夫不可。put up with“容忍，忍受”；make up for“弥补”；work at“努力做，致力于”；take to“喜欢上……”。
15．A.bearing B．carrying
C．reducing D．overcoming
解析：选C 主持了两季的Random Acts后，作者从减轻(reducing)他人重担、改善他人生活中获得的快乐并没有消退。bear“忍受”；carry“承担，承受”；overcome“克服”。
16．A.admit B．realize
C．remember D．assume
解析：选D 有时作者认为Random Acts这一节目总有一天会失去其特色，但是事实(truth)远非如此。assume“认为，假设”符合语境。admit“承认”；realize“意识到”；remember“记得”。
17．A.truth B．deadline
C．destination D．boundary
解析：选A 参见上题解析。deadline“截止日期”；destination“目的地”；boundary“边界，界限”。
18．A.accompany B．surprise
C．locate D．please
解析：选B 根据下文中的“see their genuine shock”可知，此处应用surprise，表示“使惊奇，使诧异，使感到意外”。accompany“陪伴”；locate“确定……的准确地点”；please“取悦”。
19．A.refreshes B．inspires
C．hits D．satisfies
解析：选C 根据语境可知，此处指作者每次都会被那些人们表现出的真诚的惊讶和感激所感动。hit“打，击中”，在此引申为“感动”，符合语境。refresh“使恢复精力”；inspire“激励，鼓舞”；satisfy“使满意，使满足”。
20．A.goodness B．curiosity
C．faith D．whisper
解析：选A 根据语境及文章主题可知，此处指作者呼吁人们成为那个出于好心(goodness)来施行善举的人。out of the goodness of one's heart“某人是出于好心”，是固定用法。
