申論題

III. Please design a 5-question Cloze test for each of the following passages. Please underline the words for questions and mark the question number as well. (A) (15%)The most influential quote I’ve read is from Walt Whitman’s poem “Song of Myself.” Whitman writes: “Do I contradict myself? / Very well then I contradict myself, / (I am large, I contain multitudes.)” To me, this quote illuminates a fundamental part of what it is to be human. We are flawed and complex, and our scope of understanding is incredibly limited. Moreover, we are constantly growing and changing, and this growth means that we will inevitably contradict ourselves. After all, our beliefs and values change as we do. I believe Whitman is telling us that contradictions are signs of personal growth and complexity,and they should be embraced as such. Whitman has taught me to be open to new ideas and to embrace change and contradiction. Before I came across the quote, I was wary of information that conflicted with my beliefs, and I rarely changed my opinion on matters I felt strongly about. In addition, I felt quite ashamed when others pointed out inconsistencies in my statements or beliefs. I think people tend to value consistency and see contradiction as a sign of weakness. But new experiences often challenge past beliefs, and if we aim only for consistency, we will never grow as people. Thanks to Whitman, I’m able to view contradictions for what they are: signs of personal growth, not weakness.