Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage, and for each blank there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D at the end of the passage. You should choose ONE answer that best fits into the passage. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.

　　Conversation begins almost the moment we come into contact with another and continues throughout the day　　56　　　　the aid of cell phones and computers. However, we am so often absorbed in conversation that we　　57　　sight of its true purpose and value.

　　One important　　58　　of a good conversation is that the words are 　　59 　　used to express thoughts and feelings. We are　　60　　deep thoughts and strong emotions, yet our vocabularies are not　　61　　for this expression, and many . 62 little effort to expand that. Perhaps you see a movie that　　63　　. you deeply, yet you have the following

　　conversation: So, what did you think of the film？ Oh, my God, it was so sad, I swear. I went through 　　64　　a box of tissues（面巾纸）。 I was in tears. This dialogue is　　65　　an effective way of expressing feelings. It gives no　　66　　of how or why the movie truly　　67　　you. Such commonly-used phrases are certainly not enough to describe a deeply moving experience. However, not only　　68 　　try to avoid overused words, you must　　69　　be careful in your selection. The purpose of expanding vocabulary is not to use the　　70　　or most impressive words, but to find those best suited.

　　What is lacking in many conversations is the ability to talk to another rather than just talking with that person. A 　　71　　person will find that even in the most ordinary conversations. There are a thousand questions　　72　　to be asked if you have courage and a desire for exchange. Good conversations should not be　　73　　nonsense, but of a meeting of two　　74　　the human condition. It should bring a better understanding of others and offer a release of emotions more than drive away　　75　　thoughts or kill time.

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