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朱自清曾这样描述一个城市：这是一个别致地方。……轮船像公共汽车，大街上走；“贡多拉”是一种摇橹的小船，它哪儿都去。朱自清描述的这个城市是（ ） A . 上海 B . 威尼斯 C . 巴黎 D . 苏州 答案：BIt's true that “A small change can make a big difference” in our life. A better technical term that can well ______ this idea is the “Butterfly Effect”. A butterfly's ______ wings can make changes in the path of a tornado; it may ______ create or prevent a tornado at a certain location.The “Butterfly Effect” plays a role in our ______ to a great extent. Small ______ could make a huge difference in our relationships. Most of the time we take things for granted in our ______ relations. We don't even think of saying “Thank You” to our parents as we ______ they are supposed to do things for us. Understanding some of the subtle（细腻的）feelings of our loved ones and ______ them the way they need would ______ change the relationship into a stronger one. I've come across people who feel ______ in their relationships as they ______ to address these small needs.The “Butterfly Effect” also plays a role in our work. Looking ______ into the smallest details while starting a ______ is critical. A subtle mistake while taking care of our customer's ______ could end up creating big trouble at the end of the process. This would mean a huge expense to ______ at the final delivery stage.Every morning, the time it takes me to ______ to my office depends on what time I start from my home. It usually takes 30 minutes if I start at 7:20 am. It takes more than a(n) ______ if I start at 7:30 am. At first I was ______ how just a 10-minute difference initially could add more than 30 minutes to the journey. ______ , the number of vehicles that come out on the road increases more than twice due to that 10-minute ______ and it looks like butterflies crowding on the road. Yes, this is nothing but the “Butterfly Effect”.1.A. develop B. absorb C. explain D. shape2.A. white B. tiny C. long D. flat3.A. even B. yet C. only D. ever4.A. education B. experience C. needs D. relationships5.A. excuses B. conditions C. gestures D. promises6.A. normal B. close C. public D. cultural7.A. believe B. expect C. doubt D. declare8.A. entertaining B. educating C. analyzing D. supporting9.A. possibly B. frequently C. definitely D. suddenly10.A. satisfaction B. pressure C. sympathy D. anger11.A. forgot B. pretended C. failed D. refused12.A. carefully B. differently C. proudly D. calmly13.A. journey B. race C. discussion D. project14.A. tasks B. requirements C. decisions D. adventures15.A. correct B. discover C. collect D. express16.A. walk B. drive C. ride D. move17.A. week B. month C. day D. hour18.A. pleased B. confident C. confused D. patient19.A. In fact B. Above all C. In general D. At once20.A. detour B. deed C. delight D. delay