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阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从各题所给的四个选项中,选出最佳选项。

Today I am known for my voice.Perhaps the greatest honor came when I was asked to read a book on tape.

But it____ a long time to believe such good things could happen to me.When I was a youngster I stuttered(口吃) so badly that I was completely ____to speak in public.

____, when I was 14, Professor Donald Crouch came to our school.He was a retired college professor.English was his favorite subject and ____ was his deepest love.He held a book of poems as if it were a diamond necklace, ____pages as if uncovering treasures.When he heard our school was teaching Shakespeare and other classics, he could no longer____not being a part of our school.

When he____that I not only loved poetry but was____it, we became closer.There was, however, one____between us-Professor Crouch could not bear the____that I refused to read my poems to the class.

“Jim, poetry is____to be read aloud,” he said. “You should be able to speak those beautiful words.” I shook my head and turned away.

One day he____me.After handing in a poem, I waited for his____.It didn’t come.Instead, one day as the students gathered together, he____me, “Jim, I don’t think you wrote this poem.”

I stared at him in___.“Why,” I started, anger____me.“of course I did!” “Well, then,” he said, “you’ve got to prove it by getting up and reciting it ____memory.”

By then the other students had settled at their desks.With knees shaking, I walked up to the front.For a moment I stood there, ____.Then I began, and kept going.I recited my poem all the way____!

Afterwards, Professor Crouch congratulated me, and encouraged me to read other writers’ poetry before public. I discovered I did have a(n) ____and found my fellow students actually looked forward to hearing me recite.

1.A. lasted B. took C. spent D. wasted

2.A. uncertain B. uncomfortable C. unbelievable D. unable

3.A. However B. Besides C. Then D. Therefore

4.A. novel B. Architecture C. art D. poetry

5.A. drawing B. Writing C. turning D. finding

6.A. protect B. help C. keep D. stand

7.A. learned B. recognized C. decided D. proved

8.A. Writing B. reading C. reciting D. saving

9.A. difference B. difficulty C. promise D. similarity

10.A. truth B. idea C. fact D. belief

11.A. said B. meant C. taught D. prepared

12.A. fooled B. joked C. tricked D. scolded

13.A. idea B. reward C. congratulation D. comment

14.A. told B. noticed C. attacked D. challenged

15.A. disbelief B. silence C. sadness D. excitement

16.A. flowing B. flooding C. filling D. sweeping

17.A. with B. By C. from D. in

18.A. terrified B. hopeless C. disappointed D. breathless

19.A. down B. along C. through D. around

20.A. voice B. sound C. appearance D. interest

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Anyone can try to lead a group, but not every individual is cut out for leadership. The better leaders possess a few qualities that can mean the difference between the success and failure of the group. These are the qualities the leader of higher rank will look for when choosing a leader for a group, or when evaluating the performance of a leader. They're also the qualities team members want in a group leader, and appreciate when they find them.

Take Responsibility

Group leaders might share tasks around a group as necessary, but eventually a group leader needs to be able to accept that responsibility lies on her shoulders. That means that if things go wrong in a group project, she's the one who must accept the consequences and work out what mistakes were made. The group leader won't always have the power to control everything group members do, but she should be ready to admit any mistakes the group has made as a result of her leadership.

Concern for Members

The group leader has a commitment to the task or project at hand, but perhaps more importantly, he has a real concern for each and every person who is part of his group. This means getting to know the strengths, weaknesses and goals of team members, as well as making time to build the group through collective activities. The group leader should make sure that everyone is included, even if an individual is new to a group.

Good Listener

The group leader needs to be able to listen to the suggestions, complaints (抱怨) and ideas of group members. Not only will this allow complaints to be addressed and potentially suitable ideas to be put into practice, but a leader who listens will also encourage group members to share their concerns and thoughts, creating an atmosphere of free speech and productivity.

1.The passage is mainly about____________.

A. choosing a good leader for a group.

B. assessing the performance of a leader.

C. qualities of a good group leader.

D. team members’ appreciation of a leader.

2.A good leader should always be able to_______.

A. tell when things go wrong in a group project.

B. control everything group members do.

C. make group members admit their mistakes.

D. recognize any mistakes as his own.

3.According to“Concerns for members”, which of the following is a good quality of a leader?

A. fair B. reliable C. determined D. generous

4.Which of the following is not the benefit of being a good listener?

A. Offer a chance for group members to express themselves freely.

B. Allow the leader to put all his ideas into practice easily.

C. Make it possible to deal with group members’ complaints.

D. Make group members productive by sharing their thoughts.

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A.has years’ experiences in working for a big company

B.is well-organized and good at problem solving

C.enjoys working with strangers in different companies

D.can help to write and edit vehicle advertising

3.Which position can be taken as a part—time job according to the ads?

A.Key Performance Indicator.

B.Media Planner,Online Display—Social Emphasis.

C.Vehicle advertising driver.

D.Manager,Online Organizing Special Projects.

4.Which requirement is NOT included for the applicants by Home Depot?

A.Strong MS Excel skills.

B.Being friendly and cooperative.

C.Good written skills.

D.Expertly mastering a foreign language.

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