8. A. forgive B. blame C. annoy D. comfort 9. A. worried B. due C. anxious D. careful 10. A. but B. and C. otherwise D. still 11. A. prove B. confirm C. admit D. realize 12. A. thought B. approach C. lesson D. trick 13. A. unhappy B. common C. regular D. heart-breaking 14. A. confusion B. conquer C. consensus D. calculation 15. A. disappoint B. weaken C. trap D. break 16. A. promise B. allow C. deny D. require 17. A. look at B. reflect on C. prepare for D. think about 18. A. saying B. occurrence C. future D. judgment 19. A. has B. goes C. spreads D. says 20. A. given B. taught C. learned D. addressed 第二节 任务型阅读(共10小题; 每小题1分, 满分10分)

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　　What do you do when somebody hurts you? Do you want to hurt that person back, or do you hold it against them for the rest of your life? If you answered "yes" to these questions, know that you are like most people. To forgive is something that most people generally have difficulty with.

　　People don't forgive readily, because it is easier to hate than to forgive. Some people think to forgive is a sign of weakness, but actually to forgive takes courage and effort.

　　Forgiveness is a gift from a generous heart. It is not a reward for good behavior. It is not based on whether the person deserves it or whether the person has asked for it.

　　Besides, forgiveness is an act and a process, which often takes time. The deeper your pain, the longer it usually takes to completely forgive. It is an act because it is not just the words you say, but also your actions which show if you've truly forgiven someone.

Forgiveness is necessary because it helps removes the burden of bitterness and hate. It takes a lot of energy to hate and to keep that hate in place. Hate puts unnecessary stress on your body. It is a well-known fact, proven by numerous studies, that bitterness and hate can actually make you sick. The moment that people forgive and let go of their hate, they will start to get well.