2 . 阅读下面材料,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Do you believe that art can change our world? In a study 1 (conduct) at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), researchers found that people with an active interest in the art contribute more to society than those with little or no interest in 2 . That means if you sing, dance, draw, or act, and especially if you watch others do so, you’re 3 (likely) to be socially responsible, tolerant and altruistic (无私的).
Kelly Leroux, an assistant professor at UIC who takes charge 4 the study, says, “Our data analysis has found a high correlation between the arts and altruistic actions—like donating blood,or doing favors for a neighbor, 5 place the interests of others over the interests of self,” she said. “ 6 this, people who have interests in the arts are more willing to take part in activities, such as volunteering.”
Because the financial crisis still lasts, arts budgets 7 (reduce) very soon. However, this policy will take such important benefits away from students. Just as LeRoux says, 8 policymakers are worried about a decline in community life, the arts should not be disregarded as 9 effective means to promote social 10 (responsible).