第二节语法填空（共10 11,题；每小题1. 5分，满分15分）
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When I walked down the Third Avenue, I would love to look into the windows of the little
shops that sold old and beautiful things．Since I often took my walk after closing time, I 31
(cup）my hands against the windows to get a small look at 32 treasures inside. I saw
things that told a story 33 words, bits of history, often something that was clearly one of a kind.
Some things looked as if they had not been cared for for a long time, but I knew their 34
(beautify）was still there beneath their own surface. That was 35 1 felt about old people,
too．I knew their value, and it hurt me when others missed it. I was raised by my grandmother
and given a deep sense of the value of experience. 36（teach）to behave well, my sister
and I respected other people, regardless of their age or color. My grandmother was loved by all
the people around her. She was known to be a wise and kind woman, 37 was able to do
things well 38 in her last years．
Old people should be treated as fine gold. They may be gradually tarnished（失去光泽）by
age, 39 they can be polished with respect. You might be surprised by 40 bright and
shining qualities. |
