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It wasn’t yet 8:30 am. However, instead of entering my office, I was leaving it. Carrying a plastic shopping bag of my personal things, I moved in a(n) way to my car, and drove home crying. I had just been .
For following weeks, I was troubled by the of that sudden lay-off: What about the people who would be by my abandoned projects? Would I have a chance to get another job? with anxiety, shame and sudden outbursts of tears, I felt completely . “What should I do next?” I asked myself.
One day, over dinner with my good friend Sophia in a restaurant, I told her about my , “Being fired came as a . I am not a bad person. I don’t know it happened to me. In fact, I was so hard-working and to my company”. After listening to my words, she me, “Never be so depressed. Being fired isn’t the same thing as being bad. There are lots of that we cannot escape in life, and we have to face them and find solutions. I think you should make some changes to help you this issue. Unemployment just means a new start.” Her words gave me a lot of confidence and strength, which me to take action to change the bad situation. I had a firm belief that everything would hopefully fine.
Then a long journey of applying for new jobs began. In addition, I made a decision — starting to the people who helped me either with the emotional support of my unemployment or in my search for a new job. I would send each of them a thank-you card. Sophia had helped me a lot, and she got my first card.
Expressing gratitude is the best thing that I have done to my negative thoughts and move forward. Fortunately, I have got a(n) job that fits my skills and interests. No matter what happens in the future, I will this wonderful decision and show more people my thanks.
1.A. relaxing B. confident C. unsteady D. humorous
2.A. adopted B. fired C. cheated D. fined
3.A. shadow B. guidance C. standard D. background
4.A. promoted B. trusted C. refused D. affected
5.A. Agreeing B. Connecting C. Struggling D. Dealing
6.A. positive B. confused C. confident D. serious
7.A. promises B. goals C. feelings D. needs
8.A. occasion B. threat C. present D. shock
9.A. why B. when C. whether D. where
10.A. attractive B. occupied C. aware D. faithful
11.A. blamed B. greeted C. encouraged D. announced
12.A. challenges B. opportunities C. arguments D. responsibilities
13.A. practically B. bravely C. secretly D. excitedly
14.A. rely on B. look into C. give up D. deal with
15.A. drove B. ordered C. forbade D. expected
16.A. set about B. turn out C. result from D. hold back
17.A. thank B. entertain C. understand D. help
18.A. explain B. remove C. suspect D. accept
19.A. difficult B. ridiculous C. satisfying D. embarrassing
20.A. research B. replace C. select D. continue