I was blind, but I was ashamed of it if it was known. I refused to use a white stick and  36  asking for help. After all, I was a teenage girl, and I couldn’t bear people to look at me and think I was not  37  them. I must have been a terrible danger on the roads. Coming across me wandering through the traffic, motorists probably would have to step  38  on their brakes. Apart from that, there were all sorts of disasters that used to occur on the way to and from work.
One evening, I got off the bus about halfway home where I had to change buses, and as usual I  39  something. “I’m awfully sorry,” I said and stepped forward only to run into it again. When it happened a third time, I realized I had been  40  to a lamppost. This was just one of the  41  things that constantly happened to me. So I carried on and found the bus stop, which was a request stop, where the bus wouldn’t stop  42  passengers wanted to get on or off. No one else was there and I had to try to guess if the bus had arrived.
Generally in this situation, because I hated  43   I was blind by asking for help, I tried to guess at the sound. Sometimes I would  44  a big lorry and stand there feeling stupid as it drew away. In the end, I usually managed to  45  my pride and ask someone at the stop for help.
 46  on this particular evening no one joined me at the stop; it seemed that everyone had suddenly decided not to travel by bus. Of course I heard plenty of buses pass, or I thought I did. But because I had given up stopping them  47  making a fool of myself. I let them all go by. I stood there alone for half an hour without stopping one. Then I gave up. I decided to walk on to the next stop.
小題1:
A．tendedB．likedC．hatedD．objected
小題2:
A．likeB．a(chǎn)gainstC．a(chǎn)tD．for
小題3:
A．bravely B．rapidlyC．slowlyD．cautiously
小題4:
A．came intoB．ran intoC．got intoD．turned into
小題5:
A．sayingB．talkingC．a(chǎn)pologizingD．a(chǎn)rguing
小題6:
A．unexpectedB．a(chǎn)rbitraryC．objectiveD．stupid
小題7:
A．ifB．whenC．unlessD．a(chǎn)s long as
小題8:
A．showingB．a(chǎn)cceptingC．representing D．understanding
小題9:
A．planB．stopC．get onD．a(chǎn)sk for
小題10:
A．revealB．substitute C．submitD．swallow
小題11:
A．ButB．SoC．ForD．While
小題12:
A．in spite ofB．for fear ofC．instead ofD．in terms of

小題1:C
小題2:A
小題3:B
小題4:B
小題5:C
小題6:D
小題7:C
小題8:A
小題9:B
小題10:D
小題11:A
小題12:B
文章講述了一個盲人因為過去自尊所遇見的尷尬的情景。
小題1:C 動詞辨析。A傾向于；B喜歡；C討厭；D反對。根據(jù)下文可知我不喜歡向別人求助。
小題2:A 介詞辨析。A像...;B反對；C在；D為了。指我不能忍受別人看著我，認為我和他們不一樣。
小題3:B 副詞辨析。指司機迅速的踩剎車以免撞上我。
小題4:B 動詞辨析。A進入；B撞上；C進入；D變成。這里指我撞上了某個東西。
小題5:C 動詞辨析。A說，B談論；C道歉；D爭論。根據(jù)下文的I’m awfully sorry說明我向?qū)Ψ降狼浮?br />小題6:D 形容詞辨析。根據(jù)上下文可知對電線桿道歉是一件愚蠢的事情。
小題7:C 連詞辨析。除非有乘客要下車或上車，要不然這輛車是不會停的。Unless除非，如果…不…。
小題8:A 動詞辨析。A顯示；B接受；C代表；D理解。我不想顯示出我看不見。
小題9:B 動詞辨析。A計劃；B停止；C上車；D要求。指我經(jīng)常攔下卡車。Stop讓…停止。
小題10:D 動詞辨析。Swallow吞下。Swallow my pride指我收起自己的驕傲和自尊，向別人求助。
小題11:A 上下文串聯(lián)。根據(jù)下文可知這次沒有人在旁邊。
小題12:B 詞義辨析。A盡管，不管；B唯恐，擔心；C代替，而不是；D就…而言。指擔心愚弄了自己…
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I’m not a reader or advocate of self-help books, but I am thankful for the reference I found in a newspaper article to the research Emmons was conducting on gratitude involving organ donors and recipients. The chance discovery led me to this book.
Mom implied that kindness seems to find its way back to the giver because life really is all about giving, receiving and repaying. So I’ll pay attention to her professional advice and say: Thank you, professor Emmons.
小題1:What is the text mainly discussed?
A．There are many ways of being thankful.
B．Gratitude is important to happiness.
C．Mom is great for her being thankful.
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小題2:The author mentions Robert A. Emmons’ book Thanks! In order to prove that ___.
A. Professor Emmons supports mom’s study on psychology.
B. mom is as great a psychologist as Professor Emmons.
C. Professor Emmons is a famous psychologist.
D. mom is right about her viewpoint on gratitude.
小題3:It will be easier for you to feel grateful when ___________.
A．you live a comfortable life
B．you receive gifts on your birthday
C．you get help during your hard times
D．you are congratulated on your success
小題4:What is the opinion of Professor Emmons?
A．It is enough to thank others orally.
B．Whether you are thankful is always up to you.
C．Remember to be thankful anytime and anywhere.
D．It is easier to be thankful for yourself than for others.
小題5:In the writer’s opinion, Emmons’ book Thanks! On gratitude is _______.
A．one-sidedB．reasonableC．puzzlingD．helpful

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If you’re finding it tough to land a job, try expanding your job-hunting plan to include the following:
Set your target.
While you should always keep your options open to changing your mind , you should also be sure to target exactly what you want in a job. A job-hunt with a clear target will surely help you achieve better results than an aimless one.
Schedule plenty of interviews.
Use every possible method to get interviews-answering ads, using search firms , getting in touch with companies directly , surfing the Web, and networking(向同行請教 ). Even if a job is not perfect for you, every interview can become one of your positive experiences.
Follow up
Even if someone does not hire you ,write them a thank –you note for the interview. Then, some weeks later, send another brief  letter to explain that you still have not found the perfect position and that you will be available to interview again if the original position you applied for—or any other position , for that matter –is open. Do this with every position you interview for, and you may just catch a break!
Make it your full-time job
You can’t find a job by looking sporadically( 斷續(xù)地) . You have to make time for it. If you’re unemployed and looking , devote as much time as you would to a full –time job. If you have a job while you’re looking, figure out an organized schedule to maximize your searching time.
Network vertically(縱向地 )
In the search stage of your job hunt , talk to people who are on a level above you in your desired industry. They’ll have an accurate and deep understanding that people at your level won’t have , and will be in a good position to hire you or recommend you to be hired .
Keep your spirits up
Looking for a job is one of the toughest things you will ever have to do, keep up your confidence , continue your efforts, and think positively, and eventually you will get a job you want.
小題1:From the passage , it can be learned that to get a job , one should absolutely avoid___.
A．having as many interviews as possible
B．looking without a clear target
C．a(chǎn)pplying for the same position a second time
D．changing his goal set previously
小題2:Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A．It will be of great help for you to seek advice from experienced job hunters
B．There can’t be too much time for you to hunt for a job if you are out of work
C．There is no point having the interview unless a job is perfect for you.
D．There is no need for you to write letters to the company that refused you
小題3:According to the passage , it can better help job hunters get hired by ______.
A．consulting higher level people in their desired industries in advance
B．working out a well organized timetable for their job interviews
C．recommending themselves to the company they desire to work for
D．taking a positive attitude toward their future job–hunt success
小題4:What would be the best title for this passage ?
A．Procedures in Searching for a job
B．Advice for Successful Job Hunters
C．Tricks for Job-hunt Success
D．Guidance from Successful Job Hunters

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