Section Ⅰ Use of English

    Directions:

    Read the following text. Choose the best word(s) for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C or D on the ANSWER SHEET.

In our contemporary culture, the prospect of communicating with—or even looking at—a stranger is virtually unbearable. Everyone around us seems to agree by the way they cling to their phones, even without a  1   on a subway.

    It's a sad reality—our desire to avoid interacting with other human beings—because there's  2   to be gained from talking to the stranger standing by you. But you wouldn't kn ……此处隐藏42941个字…… menon? Reasons can be listed as follows. To begin with, it is universally acknowledged that China is renowned for valuing politeness and ceremonies ever since ancient times. Therefore, sending New Year's present mutually is a symbol of inheriting Chinese civilization and virtue, especially during the traditional festivals. In addition, festival presents might be unforgettable since they are related to significant events in your life.

    By observing the different proportion of the pie chart, we may forecast that this situation will continue in the near future, which is beneficial to promoting interpersonal communication and social harmony as well, and should be further encouraged.