V.Cloze Test
(I.)The “Free Hugs” campaign was started by an Australian, Juan Mann, who wanted to look for comfort for himself. Even though __36.__ a “Free Hugs” sign on a busy street made him look ridiculous, he still hoped to get a warm hug, __37.__ from a stranger. __38.__, no one stopped for him until a lady came toward him. The lady looked lonely and sad __39.__ her dog—the only family she had in the world—had died earlier that morning. After knowing the lady’s story, Mann knew she needed some comfort and then gave her a hug. He hoped the hug could make her terrible feelings __40.__ away. Mann never thought that he would __41.__ comforting others instead. __42.__ opening his heart to the lady, he felt better at the same time. Therefore, he continued his “Free Hugs” campaign around the world and suggested that people join the campaign to make each other’s life better.
【題組】36.
(A) hold
(B) holding
(C) to hold
(D) by holding