Humans, through the ages, have experienced many changes from the time when they lived in dark caves to nowadays when they live in comfortable apartments, 1 one thing remains the same: people always 2 in groups. So why are groups so 3 to people? I think it is because of the psychological, social and financial advantages.

　　With regard to psychological aspects, I think groups make people feel more purposeful and 4 . When one is lonely and bored, he or she may 5 little purpose in life. But once they join a group that promotes a 6 cause, their life will soon become more purposeful. 7 , a group can give an individual courage to overcome difficulties. Everyone knows the saying, “There is 8 in numbers.” No doubt, meeting challenges as a group is often easier than meeting them 9 .

　　10 speaking, groups and organizations provide an interesting way for people with common interests to share information, ideas and hobbies. Today, there are 11 social groups, including running groups, culture groups and dance groups. As a group, people can have more fun and can 12 from the collection of different ideas 13 by the group’s many members. I think the saying, “Two heads are better than one.” 14 here.

　　Finally, I think groups are important to people because it allows them to pool their resources (資源) together to make certain things more 15 . For example, many people like traveling in large groups because hotels and airlines are always willing to offer a lower price 16 group business. Many modern suburban neighborhoods have formed car pools to share and lower the 17 of getting to and from the city. There’s 18 to the saying, “It’s 19 by the dozen.”

　　In conclusion, I think groups and organizations give people psychological, social and financial advantages. No matter how the world 20 , they play an essential role in our life.

　　1. A. so B. but

　　C. though D. unless

　　2. A. play B. live

　　C. eat D. compete

　　3. A. complex B. simple

　　C. important D. normal

　　4. A. careful B. successful

　　C. powerful D. grateful

　　5. A. collect B. promote

　　C. waste D. find

　　6. A. difficult B. smooth

　　C. lost D. worthy

　　7. A. Besides B. Instead

　　C. Otherwise D. Therefore

　　8. A. mystery B. strength

　　C. safety D. patience

　　9. A. again B. alone

　　C. apart D. abroad

　　10. A. Socially B. Honestly

　　C. Personally D. Roughly

　　11. A. countless B. limited

　　C. funny D. actual

　　12. A. hide B. benefit

　　C. wake D. separate

　　13. A. accepted B. appreciated

　　C. produced D. considered

　　14. A. passes B. ends

　　C. applies D. lies

　　15. A. public B. special

　　C. official D. affordable

　　16. A. in spite of B. in memory of

　　C. in addition to D. in exchange for

　　17. A. cost B. speed

　　C. chance D. profit

　　18. A. truth B. reality

　　C. principle D. purpose

　　19. A. luckier B. quicker

　　C. cheaper D. firmer

　　20. A. works B. tries

　　C. suffers D. changes

　　【答案】

　　1-10 BBCCD DABBA

　　11-20 ABCCD DAACD