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I recently traveled to San Francisco for some meetings and found myself with a half day to  36  . My   37  : The 49ers’ first game of the season, against the Green Bay Packers. The America’s Cup sailing races. Or I could get   38  . After a terribly long line at the car rental center, I was   39  . So I disappeared into the fog and clouds shrouding the Pacific Coast Highway and headed south with absolutely no   40   in mind. I drove through tunnels   41   out of the mountains and stopped at a few state beaches; at one, I watched a wedding out on the cliffs among the crashing   42  . Back in the car, I drove toward San Gregorio, a town that you can easily   43  . I know because I drove right through it and   44   up on a narrow pine tree–bordered asphalt(柏油) road that felt like it would go on   45  . A few people just moved around outside the San Gregorio General Store, talking about the motorcycles they've owned over the years. Inside, I found a bar with regular customers, two people playing guitar together, and, of course, a full-on store. I   46   a song, took a seat quickly, and watched the guitarists play and dance. Then I congratulated them,   47   a couple of wrinkled dollars in their bucket, and walked back out into the world. It was pouring outside. We all waited, some patiently, others   48  , because nature messed up their hurried day. I got lost in the sound and sight of the heavens   49   away the dirt and dust of the world. “Mom, let’s run through the   50  .” said a girl. “When you were talking to Daddy about his cancer, you said, if God can get us through this, he can get us through anything!” “Honey, you are   51   right.” Mom said. Then off they ran. And yes, I did. I ran. The day could have been so   52  : being   53   into a stadium or bar half-watching sports.  54   this was much more rewarding. Hours prior, I was on a flight with the masses, going through the motions. Then I was out on my own, having an unexpected and unrepeatable experience.     I learned something on September 8: Don’t be   55   to get lost—on purpose or otherwise—and have zero expectations. It will be good for you. I promise. 36. A. waste B. kill C. devote D. spend 37. A. series B. privileges C. options D. priorities 38. A. started B. injured C. lost D. stuck 39. A. free B. occupied C. suspicious D. absorbed 40. A. freedom B. fright C. conscience D. destination 41. A. carved B. released C. standing D. running 42. A. waves B. crowds C. vehicles D. hills 43. A. identify B. miss C. survive D. recognize 44. A. picked B. brought C. ended D. took 45. A. steadily B. smoothly C. firmly D. forever 46. A. recorded B. released C. ordered D. composed 47. A. broke B. carried C. withdrew D. threw 48. A. delighted B. annoyed C. calmed D. inspired 49. A. turning B. washing C. giving D. melting 50. A. danger B. dust C. rain D. store 51. A. somewhat B. especially C. somehow D. absolutely 52. A. impressive B. independent C. adventurous D. different 53. A. pushed B. persuaded C. talked D. tricked 54. A. But B. Therefore C. Besides D. Also 55. A. keen B. afraid C. curious D. thoughtful 答案：BCCAD   AABCD  CDBBC   DDAAB

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