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       That Christmas Eve, the streets of Boston were crowded with people dressed in wool and flannel(法蘭絨). “Jingle Bells” was playing in stores. Everyone, it seemed, was (46)_____ by someone else smiling or laughing. But I was alone.

The eldest of a Puerto Rican family of 11 children growing up in one of New York’s crowded apartment. I’d spent much of my life (47)_____ solitude(獨處). Now, (48)_____, at 27, I was enduring the last break-up of a seven-year relationship. Every part of me wanted to be alone, but not at Christmas.

My family had returned to Puerto Rico, and my friends were involved in their own lives. Dusk was falling, and the unavoidable return to my (49)____apartment brought tears to my eyes.

I stopped at the local market, feeling even more upset when I saw all the people there filling their baskets with gifts. I (50)_____ my family, my friends and the noisy parties at home, filled with laughter and dancing. I wanted to cry for having wanted to be alone and for having(51) _____ it.

As I walked home, I realized that the story of Joseph and Mary wandering from door to door seeking shelter was much like my own. Leaving Puerto Rico was still a(n) (52)_____in my soul and I was struggling with whom I had become in my 15 years in the United States. I’d mourned my losses, but for the first time, I recognized what I’d gained. I was independent, and educated and healthy. My life was still before me, full of (53)______times the best gift is the one you give yourself. That Christmas, I gave myself credit for I’d accomplished so far and permission to go(54) ______ unafraid. It was the best gift I’ve ever received, the one that I(55)______ the most.

46．A. chosen                  B. bothered         C. allowed                  D. accompanied

47．A．Looking for           B. Looking at       C. Looking through     D. Looking over

48．A．finally                   B. easily                     C. quickly                   D. likely

49．A. Beautiful                B. interesting              C. clean                      D. Empty

50．A. hated                            B. loved               C. missed                  D. Forgot

51．A. achieved                      B. refused      C. preferred                D. offered

52．A. effort                      B. belief               C. wound                    D. wish

53．A. desires                  B. possibilities     C. ideals                            D. advantages

54．A. upward                  B. down               C. around                   D. forward

55．A. collect                    B. enjoy               C. concern                 D. Treasure

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