Half a year before graduation from college, my son began to seek a job. ______ the financial crisis, fewer companies would like to employ new staff. My son targeted a company that was ______ to hire only one person ______ there were more than twenty people filling their resumes.
After the interview, there would only be 3 who could enter the final round, which would later ______ one person to be employed. Everything seemed to go quite ______ and my son passed the first round and entered the final round in a week.
On the day of the final interview, my son and other two ______ arrived at the interview place on time, ______ the test. Unexpectedly, the interview was unbelievably ______. The interviewer only said to them,
“All of you are very super. Please go home and wait for our notice. We will tell you the result in 3 days. Good luck to all of you!” On the morning of the third day, my son received a text from the company shortly after breakfast that he was not employed. We all felt very disappointed.
In nightfall that day, my son suddenly told me ______on the phone, “Dad, I have been employed!” Greatly surprised, I could not wait to ask him, “What’s the whole ______ ?” My son told me that he received another text saying that he was employed. Actually the first text sent to my son was also part of the test in the interview. Three men received the same text this morning and only my son’s ______ was “Thank you” while the others said “Goodbye”.
Only then did I know that my son’s “hope” ______ in that way. That is, when you feel disappointed, do not ______ to say “thank you” to the one who disappoints you. Saying “thank you” shows respect for others’ work and shows your grand ______. Therefore, while under the same condition, you will get the upper hand in terms of ______ compared with others!
A.As to B.Due to C.Instead of D.Contrary to
A.encouraged B.allowed C.supposed D.intended
A.while B.since C.though D.if
A.meet B.attract C.decide D.represent
A.slowly B.smoothly C.secretly D.silently
A.members B.students C.friends D.candidates
A.waiting for B.watching over C.thinking about D.looking into
A.formal B.simple C.funny D.strange
A.doubtfully B.excitedly C.calmly D.worriedly
A.matter B.cause C.conclusion D.interview
A.way B.reply C.problem D.question
A.changed B.grew C.came D.developed
A.expect B.forget C.dislike D.regret
A.generosity B.curiosity C.dignity D.personality
A.abilities B.strengths C.challenges D.opportunities
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Four brothers left home for college, and they became successful doctors and lawyers.
Some years later, they got together again. While having dinner, they for a long time. They discussed the they had given their elderly mother who lived far away in another city. The first said, “I had a house built for Mama.” The second said, “I had my Mercedes-Benz dealer(奔驰经销商)send a to her.” The third said, “I built a beautiful for Mama.” The fourth said, “You know Mama loved reading poems and you know she can’t read any more because she can’t very well. I met a businessman who had a parrot that can recite many . It took him 12 years to it to speak and he earns his living by renting it out. I had to pay him $100,000 a year for twenty years, it is worth it.” On hearing that, the other brothers were by his good thought.
After the holidays their mother her thank-you notes, which read, “Milton, the house you built is so huge. I only live in one room, but I have to clean the whole house. It’s a (an) job. Thanks anyway.”
“Marvin, I am too old to . I stay home and have others work for me, so I’ll use the car. The was good, although not realistic. Thanks.”
“Michael, you gave me an expensive building for many people to plays or watch movies in it, but all my friends are dead. I’ve almost my hearing and I’m nearly blind. I won’t use it. Thank you all the same.”
“Dearest Melvin, you are the son to have the good sense to give a little thought to your gift. The chicken tasted so . I liked it very much. Thank you.”
A.fought B.talked C.studied D.slept
A.gifts B.chances C.wishes D.challenges
A.warm B.big C.safe D.lonely
A.book B.bike C.car D.bag
A.station B.museum C.library D.theater
A.what B.how C.why D.when
A.listen B.feel C.see D.walk
A.stories B.words C.poems D.lyrics
A.protect B.beat C.raise D.train
A.but B.so C.unless D.although
A.shocked B.impressed C.frightened D.embarrassed
A.sent out B.put up C.took out D.picked up
A.enjoyable B.delightful C.tiring D.amusing
A.learn B.work C.exercise D.drive
A.never B.often C.regularly D.sometimes
A.future B.hobby C.idea D.program
A.create B.enjoy C.bring D.record
A.lost B.admired C.remained D.discovered
A.same B.last C.next D.only
A.strange B.unpleasant C.terrible D.delicious
One very cold wet night, there was a knock on my front door. A young man, wet from to foot, explained that he had run out of petrol and had left his wife and two children behind in his car.
After I had a can with petrol, I drove him back to his car. Once his car had started, I suggested he me. Back to the gas station, I turned on the heater so that it is nice and . While the young man was drying his wet clothes, the little ones played and ran around. I prepared bread for the children and hot coffee for the . Before they left, the young man asked me how much he owed me and I told him that the petrol pump (加油泵) had $15. He offered to pay “call-out fee”, but I wouldn’t accept it.
About a month , I received a from a large bus company. turned out that the young man was its general manager, the most person in the company. In his letter, he thanked me again and me that, from then on, all their buses would be filled with petrol at my station. his case, a little kindness was rewarded with a huge benefit.
A.finger B.shoulder C.head D.hand
A.supplied B.poured C.equipped D.filled
A.following B.follow C.followed D.to follow
A.neat B.warm C.hot D.cool
A.drivers B.guests C.customers D.adults
A.shown B.appeared C.exhibited D.asked
A.late B.latter C.later D.lately
A.call B.e-mail C.check D.letter
A.It B.That C.What D.Which
A.generous B.successful C.powerful D.serious
A.advised B.praised C.suggested D.informed
A.In B.At C.On D.With
It was at 6 a.m. that I arrived in the hospital kitchen. “Hi, I’m Janet.” I tried to sound cheerful, although I already knew that it was to work with Rose.
Rose, a middle-aged woman, stopped what she was doing and me over her glasses. I could tell from her expression that she wasn’t to see a student worker.
“What do you want me to do? the coffee?” Rose and went away. I filled the pot with cold water and began making coffee when Rose suddenly and took over, “That’s not the to make coffee.” I was as I just followed the steps our supervisor (视导员) showed us.
I did pleased her. All morning her eyes missed nothing and her words me. Totally tired, I came home late that afternoon. Fighting back , I thought of my situation alone in my room. Should I see if my supervisor would change my ? But I didn’t want to . Then I had the answer — I needed to her.
Working with Rose the next morning, I her sharp words and did things in her way as much as possible. Things began to over the next few days. She became to me. As I worked with this woman, I listened to her — something no one else had done.
I never Rose again after that summer, but I still remember her. That summer I learned a that love is the best way to turn an enemy into a friend.
A.useful B.difficult C.strange D.interesting
A.looked at B.shouted at C.smiled at D.cared about
A.sad B.nervous C.pleased D.interested
A.Serve B.Make C.Buy D.Find
A.spoke B.bent C.nodded D.stood
A.appeared B.decided C.agreed D.calmed
A.time B.place C.way D.student
A.shocked B.excited C.bored D.serious
A.Something B.Nothing C.Anything D.Everything
A.attracted B.moved C.taught D.hurt
A.kindness B.worry C.pride D.tears
A.work B.project C.mind D.tool
A.get down B.go away C.give in D.come up
A.notice B.love C.show D.trust
A.enjoyed B.judged C.ignored D.considered
A.happen B.change C.worsen D.arise
A.helpful B.angry C.friendly D.grateful
A.young B.lonely C.strong D.kind
A.refuse B.mention C.call D.see
A.lesson B.word C.story D.way
My brother and I were driving home together .We something interesting on the way. Because of the conversation, my brother took a turn.
Unfortunately, the turn took towards a bridge and we had no way to turn back. My brother the bridge toll (通行费 ) and drove on. He was frustrated by the mistake and the needless waste of $4.
When we reached an exit slip-way, my brother that a young guy pulled over to the side of the road. I was busy trying to which way we went next when my brother pulled over and asked the guy if he needed any . And he did. He had a flat tire and needed a wrench(扳手) to get it off.
My brother him a wrench, and then began to help him the tire. The young man said that this had been a week for him; earlier he had gotten into a minor car accident, and now this flat on his way home from work. But he called us “breath of fresh air”, and kept us because he really would have been stuck we hadn’t come along.
After we had finished the job he thanked us and pulled out $20 and to give it to us. “No,” my brother said. “We were supposed to get on that bridge. Yet we took a wrong turn. But now we know we did. It was to help you. Thank you for turning our mistake into an opportunity to .”
My brother’s reaction in the situation is a(n) for everyone and we felt so good the rest of the day.
A.played B.talked about C.saw D.listened to
A.wrong B.left C.slow D.sudden
A.it B.us C.him D.me
A.ignored B.doubted C.paid D.refused
A.finally B.clearly C.surprisingly D.unluckily
A.ordered B.explained C.announced D.noticed
A.find out B.make out C.point out D.block out
A.advice B.help C.food D.money
A.returned B.sold C.gave D.showed
A.make B.change C.fix D.buy
A.normal B.busy C.funny D.bad
A.severe B.dangerous C.unexpected D.disappointed
A.greeting B.thanking C.calling D.praising
A.if B.after C.as D.though
A.again B.also C.too D.once
A.pretended B.waited C.tried D.agreed
A.frequency B.sometimes C.seldom D.never
A.when B.where C.how D.why
A.enjoy B.learn C.serve D.rest
A.way B.opportunity C.promise D.lesson
After the birth of my second child, I got a job at a restaurant. Having worked with an experienced for a few days. I was to wait tables on my own. All went that first week. When Saturday night came, I was luckily the tables not far from the kitchen. , I still felt it a little hard to carry the heavy trays (托盘).
Before I knew it, the was full of people. I moved slowly, every step. I remember how I was when I saw the tray stand near the tables; it looked different from the one I was on. It had nice handles, which made it to move around. I was pleased with everything and began to I was a natural at this job.
Then, an old man came to me and said, “Excuse me, dear, my wife and I loved you work. It seems your tray stand has been very to you, but we are getting ready to now, and my wife needs her back.”
At first his did not get across. “What was he talking about!” Then, I got it. I had set my trays on his wife’s orthopedic walker (助步器). I stood frozen as ice, but my face was . I wanted to get into a hole and .
Since then, I have learned from many mistakes such as the one I just . I have learned to be more and not to be too sure of myself.
A.manager B.assistant C.cook D.waitress
A.promised B.invited C.allowed D.advised
A.well B.quickly C.safely D.wrong
A.left B.given C.brought D.shown
A.Therefore B.However C.Otherwise D.Finally
A.kitchen B.street C.restaurant D.table
A.minding B.changing C.taking D.saving
A.angry B.calm C.sad D.happy
A.fixed B.trained C.loaded D.waited
A.slower B.lighter C.easier D.quieter
A.believe B.agree C.regret D.pretend
A.letting B.making C.watching D.having
A.useful B.familiar C.unusual D.interesting
A.rest B.order C.eat D.leave
A.bag B.walker C.tray D.coat
A.idea B.praise C.message D.need
A.cold B.full of joy C.pale D.on fire
A.lie B.hide C.defend D.stay
A.repeated B.discovered C.corrected D.described
A.careful B.patient C.honest D.practical