16. A Woman Doctor-Lina
_1______ ( bear) in a pigs’ nest, Lina led a poor life in her childhood. She was looked down upon by the children of her generation. But she intended to become a doctor after she came across Lin Qiaozhi by chance, _2_____ was delivering medical courses to an audience crowding around her. Before moving off, Lin inspired her to carry on her study. _3____Lin’s support, Lina entered an institute and studied hard _4______(spare) no time for entertainment. _5_____being outspoken and modest won respect for her. Her excellent arguing skills _6____ observation ability put others into the shade.
Now, Lina _7________(become) a specialist in human beings’ emergency sickness. Her _8_______(kind) and considerate behavior to the poor were well known. The organization she founded carried out campaigns and welfare projects to help cut the death rate for _9____ poor. Her job was hard but worthwhile. She often refers _10____ the connection between her achievement and Lin Qiaozhi, and says that her poor childhood is the bond between her and the poor.
17. A New Farming Way
Tuan was a farmer in Vietnam. For decades, he _1________(struggle) to rid his family of hunger. However, it always confused him _2_____ to expand the output of his crops. This disturbing problem led to his regretting _3____(be) a farmer. He would rather have chosen another job.
One day, when _4________(skim) through a newspaper, Tuan read a comment_5____ Yuan Longpin. He underlined Yuan’s nationality and occupation, and then focused on his discovery and the statistics of his research. He found the knowledge Yuan circulated very _ 6_______(practice). Therefore, he made a summary and began to build up _7_____new farming method. He planted super grain of rich nutrition and equipped_8_____ to keep his crops roots free from bacteria and pests. He also enriched minerals_9______the soil while reducing chemical fertilizers. _10_____ it cost him more time and freedom, he was full of hope.
The next year, Tuan was sunburnt but satisfied with his production very much. Thanks to Yuan Longpin, he not only won the battle against hunger, but he could also export his crops abroad.
18. Chaplin-A Great Master of Humour
Chaplin was an extraordinary performer who _1______(star) in and directed many outstanding comedies. Few were bored _2_______(watch) his moustache, his gestures or his entertaining reactions when _3______(chase) by detectives. Being drunk, sliding on a banana skin or whispering _4_____ own failures to nobody, he made us feel more content with our life without any verbal explanation. His particular sense of humor has astonished everybody throughout the world up to now.
In _5____ small budget film, he played a badly-off and _6______(home) person wearing worn-out shoes and messy clothes. _7 _____ one occasion, he was trapped by a snowstorm in a vast mountainous area. _8_____ he overcame many difficulties, he wasn’t fortunate enough. With all the porridge eaten up, he picked out a shoe and boiled it to eat. He cut _9______ the leather bottom and chewed it like a pancake. According to an actress, his acting was so convincing and amusing _10_____ everybody couldn’t help bursting into laughter.
19. A Misunderstanding
In general, spoken statements are the major way of communication, _1______ body language and facial expressions also have such kinds of function. For example, yawning means being not interested and turning _2_____ back to someone or swinging your fist _3______(show) your anger. But _4____ those gestures really mean is subjective in different cultures. Thus, misunderstandings happen now and then in today’s world of cultural crossroads.
Once _5_________(represent) the Adults’ Education Association, I went to the airport to meet _6____ official of high rank from Columbia and take him to his dormitory and then to the canteen. After the flight arrived, I saw a man looking around _7________(curious). So I approached to greet him. _ 8______ suddenly dashed to hug me and kissed me on both cheeks._9 _____ a young girl, I felt truly embarrassed and put up my hands to defend myself. His false smile told me that he had lost face.
Later, I received a cassette from him, in which he recorded his apology. On hearing that Columbians were more likely to kiss others, I soon felt _10_____ ease.
20. A Unique Theme Park
As soon as our shuttle got close to the theme park _1_____ the freeway, everyone came to life and put on cloth sneakers in advance for _2_____ outing. Our_ 3_________(translate) paid for the admission, and we started enjoying the various attractions _ 4_____ the sunlight.
According to the travel brochure, this unique park is famous for _5______ well preserved minority culture. We experienced many deeds of the early settlers, such as swinging across rivers, hunting creatures in the jungle, or _6_______(take) part in swords fighting tournaments.
This park is also famous for its wooden souvenirs. Whichever we bought in the central shop _7______(make) of wood, and _8______ we went we could see minority carpenters _9_____(work). They made wooden tools, wooden cartoon figures, wooden athletic products and so on. They even built a huge wooden engine with a length of 20 metres, _10______ was modeled after a real one.
This theme park is really a fantasy amusement park. No wonder it has become the brand of local tourism.
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