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Last spring，I was fortunate to be chosen to participate (参加) in an exchange study program.In my application letter，I was careful to __1__ how much I wanted to see France；evidently，my excitement really came through in my words.Once I __2__ that I was going，all I could think about was the fun of foreign travel and making all sorts of new and __3__ friends.While travelling was inspiring and meeting people was __4__，nothing about my term in France was what I __5__.
The moment I arrived in Paris，I was __6__ by a nice French couple who would become my host parents.My entire experience was joyous and exciting __7__ I received some shocking news from my program coordinator(协调人); there had been a death in my host parents' extended family.They had to travel outside France for several weeks.That afternoon，I had to __8__ out of one family's house and into another.The exchange coordinator told me I'd have a __9__ this time and asked whether I could share a bedroom with an English speaker.To avoid the temptation(诱惑) to __10__ my native language，I asked not to be __11__ with an Englishspeaking roommate.When I got to my new room，I __12__ myself to my new roommate Paolo，a Brazilian(巴西人)，the same age as I，whom I was surprised to find playing one of my favorite CDs! In just a few hours，we knew we'd be good friends for the rest of the __13__.
I left France with many __14__，so when people ask me what my favorite part of the trip was，they are always __15__to hear me talk about my Brazilian friend Paolo and the scores of weekdays in class，weeknights on the town，and weekends __16__ France we enjoyed together.I love how people __17__seem so different，but end up being so __18__.The most valuable lesson I gained from studying in France wasn't just to respect the foreign people __19__ to respect all people，for your next best friend could be just a continent away.I would recommend an exchange program to anyone who wants to experience foreign cultures and gain meaningful __20__.
到国外去交流学习，可以开阔视野，欣赏美景，尤其是可以结识新朋友。文化背景、爱好各不相同的人成为兴趣爱好相同的挚友，你不认为很有意思吗？
1．A.discuss B．express C．announce D．argue
答案：B
解析：词义辨析题。怀着到国外的美好憧憬，我在申请信中当然要认真表述我多么希望去看看法国。express表述；表达。
2．A.agreed B．knew C．warned D．refused
答案：B
解析：词义辨析题。当我的申请得到允许，我知道了我将作为交换生被派往法国，我心里充满快乐。know知道。
3．A.stubborn B．anxious
C．determined D．interesting
答案：D
解析：背景常识题。此处应该表示我将结识的新朋友的特点。人们一般都会喜欢有趣的人。interesting有趣的。故选D。
4．A.boring B．upsetting C．exciting D．promising
答案：C
解析：逻辑推理题。该空所在的让步状语从句中的两件事都是作者乐意做的：travelling和meeting people。travelling was inspiring，那么meeting people的特点也一定与inspiring一样是一个褒义词。应选exciting令人兴奋的。
5．A.expected B．liked C．doubled D．feared
答案：A
解析：词义辨析题。尽管旅游令人欢欣鼓舞，结识新朋友令人兴奋，但是我却一点儿也没有预料到我本学期在法国的情况。expect预料。
6．A.transported B．saw
C．greeted D．supported
答案：C
解析：词义辨析题。我一到达巴黎，就受到一对法国夫妇的迎接。greet迎接；招呼。
7．A.until B．when C．since D．while
答案：A
解析：逻辑推理题。在收到令人震惊的消息之前，我的感觉就是兴奋。此处的连词应该表示；“直到在……之前”，所以应用until。
8．A.move B．travel C．walk D．rush
答案：A
解析：词义辨析题。那对法国夫妇要出国，我需要搬家。move搬家。
9．A.housekeeper B．leader
C．roommate D．colleague
答案：C
解析：词汇复现题。第二段的倒数第三句中提到了roommate，这里是该词的复现。
10．A.learn B．appreciate C．speak D．master
答案：C
解析：词义辨析题。到了法国，如果仍然与说英语的人同住，难免会说英语。这是作者不希望发生的。speak说。
11．A.preferred B．fitted C．involved D．placed
答案：D
解析：词义辨析题。为了避免说英语，我请求不与说英语的室友同住。place安排；使……在某处。
12．A.added B．introduced C．devoted D．adapted
答案：B
解析：词义辨析题。我到了新房间后，向新室友做了自我介绍。introduce介绍。
13．A.term B．week C．month D．vacation
答案：A
解析：词汇复现题。第一段最后一句提到my term，此处是该词的复现。
14．A.presents B．suitcases C．stories D．dreams
答案：C
解析：词义辨析题。我在法国做了很多事情，有丰富的经历。学期结束，我带着我的经历回国。story经历；故事。
15．A.surprised B．determined
C．interested D．concerned
答案：A
解析：逻辑推理题。从语境看，我的感受与一般人认为的不同，所以他们听到我的经历会感到吃惊。surprised吃惊的。
16．A.placing B．exploring
C．settling D．graduating
答案：B
解析：词义辨析题。我谈到的是我的巴西朋友、上课的时光、在城里的夜晚以及我们一起探索法国的经历。explore探索；研究。
17．A.need B．shall C．must D．can
答案：D
解析：词义辨析题。人们最初可能看起来并不相同，但是最后却十分相似。这里表示的是可能性，所以用can。
18．A.generous B．independent
C．similar D．close
答案：C
解析：词义辨析题。该句中的连词but暗示此处应该是different的反义词，所以用similar。
19．A.and B．but C．or D．so
答案：B
解析：固定搭配题。前面的not just就意味着该空一定是but。not just...but不仅是……而且……。
20．A.instructions B．friendships
C．facts D．data
答案：B
解析：逻辑推理题。我以我个人的经历向那些想经历外国文化，获得友谊的人推荐交换生项目。交朋友是我的巨大收获，所以此处应为friendships。
