When Leon Logothetis was a child, he was often bullied (欺负) by his classmates. __1__， a kind teacher helped him during that difficult period. As a kid, he __2__ that he would do what his teacher had done to him in the future.
However, Leon __3__ becoming a stockbroker (股票经纪人) in London when he grew up. __4__ the job allowed him to make lots of money and gave him financial __5__， he felt lonely and couldn't effectively communicate with others. One day, he realized that he wasn't actually helping anyone and that was definitely __6__ to his childhood decision. Because of that important __7__， he couldn't wait to make some major __8__ to his life so that he could live a more meaningful life.
Leon really became __9__ to make a new start after he watched The Motorcycle Diaries. It made a lasting __10__ on Leon. At that moment, he knew that there was another way to live and he didn't want to sit behind a desk to just __11__ someone else's dream.
That was a turning point for him. After __12__ his job as a stockbroker, Leon decided to go traveling to experience more and try to __13__ with people from all walks of life. To do that Leon decided to __14__ himself by traveling across the United States on just $5 a day.
His __15__ budget wasn't about saving money but about __16__ him to make meaningful connections with strangers. He relied __17__ on the strangers he met for shelter, food and gas. And then he repaid their __18__ by helping others in need.
Leon traveled the world __19__ one thing—kindness and then passed it on. Now as a famous TV host, inspirational speaker, and author __20__ his journey in different ways, Leon hopes he can inspire more people to be kind.
本文是一篇记叙文。讲述了Leon Logothetis儿时在学校受到其他孩子的欺负，老师帮助他走出困境，他从此立志做一个像老师那样对别人有帮助的人。
1．A.Frequently B．Fortunately
C．Obviously D．Naturally
答案：B
解析：根据下文的a kind teacher helped him during that difficult period可知，幸运地是，一位老师帮助Leon走出了困境。
2．A.admitted B．doubted
C．determined D．agreed
答案：C
解析：根据下文Leon受到陌生人帮助并帮助他人可知，他立志将来要像他的老师一样帮助别人。
3．A.ended up B．dreamed of
C．objected to D．gave up
答案：A
解析：根据空前的However可推知，Leon成年后从事的工作和他当初的志向不大相符。
4．A.When B．Because
C．While D．If
答案：C
解析：根据下文的the job allowed him to make lots of money...he felt lonely...可知，尽管这份工作能让Leon赚很多钱，但他对这份工作不满意。
5．A.guidance B．adventures
C．difficulties D．stability
答案：D
解析：根据上文语境可知，从事股票经纪人的工作使Leon赚了很多钱，保证他财政稳定。
6．A.fresh B．contrary
C．similar D．harmful
答案：B
解析：根据上文的he realized that he wasn't actually helping anyone可知，Leon意识到他目前从事的工作与他儿时的志向是相违背的。
7．A.awareness B．adjustment
C．exploration D．experiment
答案：A
解析：因为有了这样的意识，他迫不及待地想要改变他的生活现状。
8．A.suggestions B．applications
C．changes D．preparations
答案：C
解析：解析同上。
9．A.hesitant B．confident
C．upset D．motivated
答案：D
解析：根据下文的after he watched The Motorcycle Diaries.可知，The Motorcycle Diaries这部电影真正地激发了Leon改变现状的动力。
10．A.impression B．comment
C．punishment D．operation
答案：A
解析：结合前文Leon因为这部电影而被激发了改变现状的动力，由此可见这部电影对他有很大的影响。
11．A.value B．appreciate
C．interpret D．approach
答案：B
解析：根据上下文语境可知，由于做股票经纪人不是Leon想做的事，因此他只能坐在电脑前欣赏别人的梦想。
12．A.keeping B．completing
C．finding D．quitting
答案：D
解析：根据下文Leon decided to go traveling to experience more可知，Leon辞去了股票经纪人的工作。
13．A.connect B．debate
C．compare D．consult
答案：A
解析：根据下文的．..make meaningful connections with strangers可知，Leon想通过旅行得到更多社会体验，接触各行各业的人。
14．A.treat B．enjoy
C．challenge D．advertise
答案：C
解析：根据下文的by traveling across the United States on just $5 a day可知，Leon在挑战自我。
15．A.exact B．tight
C．reasonable D．reliable
答案：B
解析：根据上文提到的每天仅5美元的开支可推知，这是一笔特别紧张的预算。
16．A.forcing B．reminding
C．teaching D．persuading
答案：A
解析：根据上文的．..couldn't effectively communicate with others.可推知，Leon并不是为了节省钱，他是想通过限制开支逼迫自己求助陌生人，从而得以跟他们联系。
17．A.regularly B．slightly
C．completely D．roughly
答案：C
解析：根据前文紧张的预算可推知Leon完全依赖陌生人为他提供住所，食物和车油。
18．A.patience B．honesty
C．promise D．generosity
答案：D
解析：根据上下文语境可知，Leon在物质上完全有求于人，他也通过帮助其他有需要的人回报陌生人的慷慨解囊。
19．A.in defence of B．in search of
C．in control of D．in praise of
答案：B
解析：根据全文内容可知，Leon旅行是为了寻找爱心并传递爱心。
20．A.recommending B．finishing
C．funding D．sharing
答案：D
解析：根据上下文语境可知，Leon现在成为了一名电视主持人，演讲家和作家，分享自己的旅行经历，激发更多的人成为有爱心的人。
