(2017·全国1卷)
话题:美式手语 词数:265W 难度:★★★★
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(美式手语).
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年新课标全国卷I
一般来说，高中并不鼓励学生去探索新的生活，但大学却为这种探索提供了平台。在大学里，我便亲身经历了这一探索的过程，并从中发现了让我人生经历变得更加美好的东西：我发现了ASL——美式手语。
在此之前，我从没觉得有什么必要去学习手语。我的家人和朋友们都听力正常，所以口语足以满足我的日常交流需求。我几乎没有想过我会喜欢上美式手语。
故事开始于我上大学的第一个星期。我偶然看到美式手语俱乐部在用手语来表演一首歌。手部动作和无声的交流方式都吸引着我。眼前的这一幕完全不同于我过去经历过的任何事情。这种新鲜感让我想要更多地去了解美式手语。
在那之后，我感觉自己还需要进一步地探索，于是我决定顺便去参加一次美式手语俱乐部的会议。那一天我只学会了如何用手语表达字母。然而，我并没有因为进展缓慢而气馁，反而很兴奋。然后我非常重视这些会议，并尽可能地去学习。
在后来的学期里，我报名参加了美式手语的课程。教授是个聋哑人，课上禁止一切谈话。我很快便意识到，沉默并不会令人不快。相反，如果有任何口语交流，则将不利于我们的手语学习。现在，我很享受这种沉默以及由它所开启的新的交流方式。
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