This valuable 49 usually shines brightest around the holidays--a time when we pause to

50 on our good fortune and on those not so 51 . But it's really an important year-round lesson, and not just because being charitable (仁慈的） is the 52 thing to do. Giving to others helps lessen two major 53 on today's families.

The onslaught (狂轰烂炸) of materialism with its 54 on self-centeredness. From a constant onslaught of 55 --on TV, in the movies, and on computer screens--we are 56 to "need" the next cool gadget(小玩意), pair of sports shoes, or toys. Our children are particularly 57

influenced by advertisers who focus on their desire to fit in, which in turn can lead to a "give me' mindset(心态) early.

The over-exposure to bad news, which causes 58 .In the past few years, terrifying images of violence and chaos have been difficult to 59 . These tragic events upset our children and can leave them feeling powerless and sad.

We can't completely shelter our children from these 60 . But we can combat their influence by teaching our children to give their time and talents to help others—an act that changes the way of the world.

41. A. sighing B. weeping C. smiling D. bargaining

42. A. support B. assess C. reply D. trust

43. A. confused B. absorbed C. depressed D. impressed

44. A. interest B. investment C. hatred D. adventure

45. A. awful B. desperate C. proud D. doubtful

46. A. blowing B. leaking C. breaking D. reaching

47. A. abandoning B. classifying C. selling D. donating

48. A. adopting B. adapting C. adjusting D. abusing

49. A. suggestion B. lesson C. academy D. account

50. A. depend B. hang C. feed D. reflect

51. A. worn-out B. all-out C. laid-off D. well-off

52. A. ambiguous B. convenient C. right D. innocent

53. A. illnesses B. stresses C. chances D. burdens

54. A. effect B. emphasis C. advice D. disagreement

55. A. advertising B. competing C. meeting D. negotiating

56. A. prohibited B. encouraged C. frightened D. threatened

57. A. easily B. slightly C. increasingly D. indirectly

58. A. advance B. embarrassment C. disagreement D. fear

59. A. win B. avoid C. judge D. defeat

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