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晨读完形真题——完形语篇是最具发掘价值的语料库
Since our twins began learning to walk, my wife and I have kept telling them that our sliding glass door is just a window. __1__ If we admit it is a door, they’ll want to go outside constantly.It will drive us crazy.The kids apparently know the truth.But our insisting it’s merely a window has kept them from attempting millions of requests to open the door.
__2__ One day they’ll wake_up and discover that everything they’ve always known about windows is a lie.
__3__ I have a very strong fear that the lie we’re telling is doing spiritual damage to our children.Windows and doors have important metaphorical (比喻) meanings.I’m telling them they can’t open what they absolutely know is a door.What if later in life they come to a metaphorical door, like an opportunity (机会) of some sort, and instead_of_ opening the door and taking the opportunity, they just stare_at it and wonder, “What if it isn’t a door?” __4__
Maybe it’s an unreasonable fear. __5__ I should jus