Question

【题目】 ( 在短文的空格内填入适当的词，使其内容通顺。每空填格限填一词，首字母已给。）

Christmas means different things to different people. To some people, it means bright packages under a Christmas tree. To others. it means family get together to have a wonderful meal. To Christians. it means Jesus's birthday. Christmas also means giving a helping hand to people in need. Although people are busy s 【1】 for presents and sending Christmas cards, they take time to help others.

In America and around the world, Christmas offers many chances to spread "peace on earth, goodwill toward men". For example, some people stand outside malls and stores collecting m 【2】 for the needy. Many churches and other organizations collect toys and clothes as Christmas gifts for poor families. Going caroling （唱圣诞颂歌) is another traditional way to bring cheer to neighbors--e 【3】 the elderly and people who can't get out much. The Christmas spirit encourages people to help each other in many different ways.

The spirit of helping others isn't l 【4】 to Christmas. However. People help others year-round. Many organizations like The Make a Wish Foundation exist just to help others. It gives dying children a chance to have their dream come true. Thousands of people spend their time serving as v 【5】 in hospitals, homeless shelters and schools. As the old saying goes, "Charity begins at home"-but it doesn't s 【6】 there. Americans are keen on helping needy people in other countries. as well. Many American organizations reach out to suffering people in other countries. For a certain amount per month, people can provide needy children with food, clothing and education.

As long as there are people in need, helping others will remain an important task. Americans are not the only ones who believe in helping others. People in every culture recognize that being h 【7】 is one of the greatest virtues(美德)in life. as well as one of the sweetest joys. The Christmas season is a great time to renew our promise to help people in need. We never know when we might need a little help.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】shopping

【2】money

【3】especially

【4】limited

【5】volunteers

【6】stop.

【7】helpful

【解析】

试题分析：这篇短文主要介绍了圣诞节对于不同的人意味着不同的东西，圣诞节精神是不同的。

【1】句意：尽管人们忙于购物买礼物和送圣诞贺卡。短语be busy doing sth.表示忙于做某事。根据句意及首字母提示，故填shopping。

【2】句意：例如，一些人站在市场外面和商店收集钱。根据句意及所给首字母提示，故填money。

【3】 句意：尤其是不会经常出来的老人们。这里表示尤其。根据句意及首字母提示，故填especially。

【4】句意：帮助别人的精神不局限于圣诞节。根据句意及所给首字母提示。故填limited。

【5】句意：成千上万的人花费他们的时间在医院作为志愿者服务。这里是作为志愿者。根据句意及首字母提示，故填volunteers。

【6】.句意：但是没有在那停止。这里是停止的意思。故填stop。

【7】句意：每一种文化中的人们认识到，助人是一个伟大的美德（美德）。这里是有帮助的。根据句意及首字母提示，故填helpful。