高中英语语法填空:短文题型基础练习 Test 38

Throughout history, gold has been a sign of purity, beauty and power. Calling something “golden” means it has great quality and value.

For example, the “golden rule” is 　61　 (possible) the world's most widespread moral rule. It says people should treat others the way they themselves would like to be treated. Every major religion has its own version of this idea.

The “golden ratio” is found in art, architecture and nature. It describes a rectangle with a length about one and one-half times its 　62　 (wide). Objects using this ratio in their design seem to please the eye more than others.

Philosophers have their own golden idea. The “golden mean” says moderation in all things is the best way to live one's life. It is an idea 　63　 (link) to the Ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle. Similar thoughts exist in Buddhism and Confucianism.

Ancient Greek myths told of a time long ago 　64　 people lived in peace and happiness. Poets called it “The Golden Age”. A golden age now describes a historical period of great artistic, scientific or economic progress, 　65　 can even recall a time of success and popularity for an industry. For example, the 1966s and 40s were called “The Golden Age of Radio”.

You 　66　 (hear) the proverb “silence is golden.” This means silence is of great value — it is sometimes better to say nothing than 　67　 .

In the 1980s and 90s, an American television comedy series told about four 　68　 (old) women living in Miami, Florida. “The Golden Girls” often dealt 　69　 social issues in a funny way.

Today, most older people look forward to 　70　 (reach) their “golden years.” This is when hard-working people can retire to a life of ease and fulfillment.