The Source of Power Most of my life I had lived in a Black and Latino community. Neither of my paren

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The Source of Power
Most of my life I had lived in a Black and Latino community. Neither of my parents had graduated from middle school and I was the first in my family to ever enter a college campus. By contrast, most of my ___41___ came from generations of well-educated family and had grown up in ___42___ , white suburbs. ___43___ sharing with others how I was feeling, I closed myself and thought I could get through it if I just ___44___ study. During the weeks before the winter break, I finally decided I would drop out. ___45___ , that wasn't the end of the story. I found ___46___ and guidance to continue through to finish my college.
Consulting provided me a space to ___47___ my emotions. My consultant provided me with books and other ___48___ to understand what I was experiencing and she helped me feel powerful.
Volunteering with a campus organization provided me a constant___49___ for why I was in college. My interactions with students, who reminded me so much of my own friends at home, inspired me to work for____50____ to higher education for low-income youth. I also got ____51____ in a summer urban program, where I cooperated with a group of student leaders to start a conference to talk about____52____ of race and class.
____53____ is power. I read books and intentionally chose courses to learn more about topics ____54____ to immigration, race, social class and urban education. These courses and books helped me ____55____ a much deeper understanding of my own racial experiences of oppression（压迫）.Most importantly, I was empowered with the knowledge I needed to work against injustice and inequality.
41. A. teachers B. classmates C. colleagues D. neighbors
42. A. complex B. greedy C. rich D. enthusiastic
43. A. Instead of B. Other than C. Ahead of D. Apart from
44. A. left out B. focused on C. put forward D. made up
45. A. Unusually B. Positively C. Instantly D. Fortunately
46. A. curiosity B. pain C. strength D. material
47. A. process B. fold C. accomplish D. lack
48. A. statues B. errors C. credits D. resources
49. A. painter B. reminder C. edition D. practice
50. A. profession B. impression C. recycling D. access
51. A. gifted B. devoted C. exposed D. involved
52. A. tips B. messages C. issues D. examples
53. A. Volunteer B. Knowledge C. Bravery D. Construction
54. A. accused B. informed C. concerned D. related
55. A. gain B. link C. publish D. leave
【答案】41. B    42. C    43. A    44. B    45. D    46. C    47. A    48. D    49. B    50. D    51. D    52. C    53. B    54. D    55. A
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