(2017·全國1卷)
話題:美式手語 詞數:265W 難度:★★★★
While high school does not generally encourage students to explore new aspects of life, college sets the stage for that exploration. I myself went through this searching process and found something (that has changed my experience at college for the better): I discovered ASL—American Sign Language(美式手語).
I never felt an urge to learn any sign language before. My entire family is hearing, and so are all my friends. The spoken languages were enough in all my interactions(交往). Little did I know (that I would discover my love for ASL.)
The story began during my first week at college. I watched (as the ASL Club performed their translation of a song). (Both the hand movements and the very idea of communicating without speaking) attracted me. (What I saw) was completely unlike anything( I had experienced in the past.) This newness just left me wanting more.
After that, (feeling the need to explore further), I decided to drop in on one of ASL club’s meetings. I only learned (how to sign the alphabet)that day. Yet instead of being discouraged by my slow progress, I was excited. I then made it a point (to attend those meetings) and learn all (I could).
The following term, I registered an ASL class. The professor was deaf and any talking was
prohibited. I soon realized (that the silence was not unpleasant. ) Instead, if there had been any talking, it would have caused us to learn less. Now, I appreciate the silence and the new way of communication (it opens).
完形-2017年新課標全國卷I
一般來說，高中並不鼓勵學生去探索新的生活，但大學卻為這種探索提供了平臺。在大學裡，我便親身經歷了這一探索的過程，並從中發現了讓我人生經歷變得更加美好的東西：我發現了ASL——美式手語。
在此之前，我從沒覺得有什麼必要去學習手語。我的家人和朋友們都聽力正常，所以口語足以滿足我的日常交流需求。我幾乎沒有想過我會喜歡上美式手語。
故事開始於我上大學的第一個星期。我偶然看到美式手語俱樂部在用手語來表演一首歌。手部動作和無聲的交流方式都吸引著我。眼前的這一幕完全不同於我過去經歷過的任何事情。這種新鮮感讓我想要更多地去了解美式手語。
在那之後，我感覺自己還需要進一步地探索，於是我決定順便去參加一次美式手語俱樂部的會議。那一天我只學會了如何用手語表達字母。然而，我並沒有因為進展緩慢而氣餒，反而很興奮。然後我非常重視這些會議，並儘可能地去學習。
在後來的學期裡，我報名參加了美式手語的課程。教授是個聾啞人，課上禁止一切談話。我很快便意識到，沉默並不會令人不快。相反，如果有任何口語交流，則將不利於我們的手語學習。現在，我很享受這種沉默以及由它所開啟的新的交流方式。
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