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  3. [A]advocates[B]ambitious[C]symbol[D]immensely[E]intention [F]witnessed[G

[A]advocates[B]ambitious[C]symbol[D]immensely[E]intention [F]witnessed[G

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问题     [A]advocates[B]ambitious[C]symbol[D]immensely[E]intention
    [F]witnessed[G]injury[H]ignore[I]recession[J]tremendous
    [K]stem[L]peculiar[M]practical[N]faithful[O]casually
    Historically, the cat has been revered by several cultures, including the ancient Egyptians. The fear that a black cat crossing one’s path foretells misfortune may【C1】______from the old belief in its power. The advice to avoid walking under a ladder seems sound firstly from a【C2】______point of view. But it may originate from the use of the triangle as a【C3】______of the Trinity, which should not be crossed or broken.
    The practices are religious rites to its【C4】______but superstitions to those who do not believe in them. The idea that someone may suffer physically as a result of【C5】______to a doll or a model is not supported by science. However, the power of suggestion can have a【C6】______impact on one’s health. Many athletes have their own superstitious rituals. They often make a connection between a【C7】______victory and some article of clothing jewelry, or the location of a spectator. When questioned about their faith in such superstition, most will reply【C8】______that they don’t want to take any chances.
    The tendency to believe in superstitions and to behave in accordance with that belief tends to run in families. Most people who throw spilled salt over their shoulders【C9】______their parents doing the same thing when they were young. They may or may not know that the original【C10】______was to keep the devil from getting too close. Often the explanation for this behavior is simply "My mother always did it". [br] 【C9】
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答案 F
解析 本句缺少谓语，根据本句时态可知，应填入动词过去式。前一句中提到“在家族中传播”，因此可推知，此处指“年幼时目睹父母曾这样做”，所以选[F]witnessed。
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