I have two really good friends，Nancy and Richard.They both believe in the ____ of positive thinking.However，though their personalities are ____，they are totally different in other areas of their lives.The biggest differences are their ___，career choice，and way of life. Love and concern ___ Nancy’s childhood.She，along with her younger sister，was ____ by her mother and father.Nancy’s parents were __6__ in her schoolwork，making her excellent at school.On the other hand，Richard’s childhood lacked love.His parents __ him up to his grandparents when they failed to take care of him ____.His grandmother took care of him for most of his growing up years.___，since his sister did not live with him，he never really got to ____ her. Another difference is their career choice.Nancy has always been a ____ and made a choice to work in a variety of different ____ settings：doctor’s offices，hospitals，nursing homes and a visiting nurse.Her ____ part was working with pediatrics(小儿科)．However，Richard ____ to work in the business world.He prefers to work with ____ rather than with people. A third difference is their ____.Nancy is always on the go.She goes to yard sales，out to eat，and enjoys nature.She is ____；has five children，thirteen grandchildren，several greatgrandchildren.____，Richard likes to stay home and do things alone.He is single and has no children. I am very ____ for the fact that I have two similar yet very different friends，Nancy and Richard.This has ____ me that anyone can be a positive thinker.And it is also what makes my friendship with both of them very intriguing(有趣的) and challenging.
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小题1:B
小题2:D
小题3:A
小题4:B
小题5:C
小题6:C
小题7:D
小题8:B
小题9:A
小题10:D
小题11:C
小题12:A
小题13:C
小题14:C
小题15:A
小题16:D
小题17:D
小题18:B
小题19:B
小题20:C
小题1: B
解析 根据最后一段可知作者的两个朋友都是乐观的人，他们都相信乐观态度的力量。
小题2: D
解析 similar相似的，与下文different相对。strong强的；special特殊的；impressive印象深刻的。
小题3: A
解析 根据第二段首句可得到提示。
小题4: B
解析 根据本段第四句“On the other hand，Richard’s childhood lacked love.”可知Richard的生活中缺少爱，而Nancy的生活中却充满爱。
小题5: C
解析 Nancy和妹妹由父母抚养长大。raise抚养，养育，符合语境。spoil宠坏；move使感动；desert抛弃。
小题6: C
解析 根据“making her excellent at school”可知父母参与到Nancy的学习中，be involved in参与到，符合语境。
小题7:D
解析 由下文Richard的父母无法照顾他可知，父母把Richard交给了爷爷奶奶。
小题8: B
解析 根据语境：当Richard的父母不能好好地照顾他时……，可知答案选B项。
小题9: A
解析 Moreover此外，符合语境。句意为：另外，因为Richard的妹妹不和他住在一起，所以他其实从未真正了解她。
小题10: D
解析 get to know sb.结识某人，了解某人。
小题11: C
解析 根据Nancy选择的事业判断，她总是选择照顾别人。caretaker护理人员，符合语境。follower追随者；receiver接受者；leader领导者。
小题12: A
解析 根据“...doctor’s offices，hospitals，nursing homes and a visiting nurse.”可判断Nancy的事业都和医学有关。
小题13: C
解析 favorite对应后面的“He prefers to work with...”，指Nancy最喜欢在小儿科工作。
小题14: C
解析 choose选择，对应上文的“...made a choice to work in...”。
小题15: A
解析 与下文with people作对比，Richard更喜欢和机器打交道。
小题16: D
解析 根据本段介绍的内容可知Nancy和Richard的生活方式不同。
小题17: D
解析 married(已婚的)对应后面的single(单身的)。
小题18: B
解析 句意为：相反，Richard喜欢呆在家里，独自做事。in contrast相反，符合句意。after all毕竟；in a word总之；in the end最后。
小题19: B
解析 由语境可知，拥有两个信念相同，但童年经历、事业和生活方式完全不同的朋友，作者心中充满感激之情。be thankful for感激……。
小题20: C
解析 这件事让作者知道任何人都可以成为乐观的人。只有C项符合语境。
