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7．My writing career began ten years ago with my articles published locally and nationally．As a beginning writer，I was happy to be on my way，writing and learning as much as I could With two little kids underfoot，as well as working full-time，it was really difficult to make time for writing，but I managed．Readers told me they laughed，cried or were inspired by my articles．But they didn't know what was really going on behind the typewriter．I was not a happy mommy，and found it difficult to enjoy the everyday little things in life．In short，I was not a happy person．
I realized I had to make some changes．I started walking every morning．It cleared my head，allowed me time to think，gave me fresh air，and made me feel invigorated （精神焕发） and healthy．I was eating wisely，and the weight started to go．I started a new job，joined a monthly writing chapter，and was determined to keep up my walking．Finding the balance was sometimes difficult．But I was determined to fit in writing time because it made me happy．Sure I loved to watch the news and have my tea，but that wasn't what made me truly happy．
My own happiness has shown through my family，my job performance and my attitude towards challenging situations．I again have readers telling me the effect my writing has had on them，with some able to get on with their own writing because of my articles．
It was up to me to make it happen-my own happiness．One step at a time-one word at a time．And I did it．
21．What was a big challenge to the author according to the first paragraph？C
A．Writing good articles．
B．Doing well at work．
C．Finding time to write．
D．Taking good care of children．
22．Why did the author start walking every morning？D
A．To be physically healthy．
B．To enjoy fresh early morning air．
C．To have more energy for writing．
D．To get back to happiness．
23．What can we know about the author from the text？A
A．Her articles had a great effect on readers．
B．She didn't enjoy making changes in her life．
C．She wasn't interested in watching TV news．
D．She couldn't find the balance between work and life．
24．What do you think is the main idea of the story？D
A．Practice makes perfect．
B．Well begun is half done．
C．Time and tide wait for no man．
D．Happiness lies in your own hand．
分析 短文主要讲了作者由不开心的一个人，通过写作后，重获开心，并且她写的文字也对其他人有很大的影响．
解答 21．C，细节理解题，根据句子With two little kids underfoot，as well as working full-time，it was really difficult to make time for writing，but I managed．可知，作者没有什么时间来写作，故答案为C．
22．D，细节理解题，根据上一段提到In short，I was not a happy person，作者是不开心的人，因此她每天早上去散步是为了恢复快乐的状态，故答案为D．
23．A，推理判断题，根据句子Readers told me they laughed，cried or were inspired by my articles和I again have readers telling me the effect my writing has had on them，with some able to get on with their own writing because of my articles．可以推断，作者的文章对读者有很大的影响，故答案为A．
24．D，主旨大意题，短文主要讲了作者由不开心的一个人，通过写作后，重获开心，并且她写的文字也对其他人有很大的影响，从而可以得出：幸福掌握在自己手里，故答案为D．
点评 解答任务型阅读理解题，首先对原文材料迅速浏览，掌握全文的主旨大意．因为阅读理解题一般没有标题，所以，速读全文，抓住中心主旨很有必要，在速读的过程中，应尽可能多地捕获信息材料．其次，细读题材，各个击破．掌握全文的大意之后，细细阅读每篇材料后的问题，弄清每题要求后，带着问题，再回到原文中去寻找、捕获有关信息．最后，要善于抓住每段的主题句，阅读时，要有较强的针对性．对于捕获到的信息，要做认真分析，仔细推敲，理解透彻，只有这样，针对题目要求，才能做到稳、准．
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Why difficult？
When we do wrong to someone we know，even not （41）B，we are generally expected to apologize so as to improve the situation．But when we're acting as leaders，the circumstances are （42）D．The act of apology is carried out not merely at the level of the （43）A but also at the level of the institution．It is a performance in which every word or expression （44）B，as they become part of the public record．Refusing to apologize can be smart，or it can be stupid．So，readiness to apologize can be seen as a sign of strong character or as a sign of weakness．
Why now？
The question of whether leaders should apologize publicly has never been more （45）A．During the last decade or so，the United States in particular has developed an apology culture-apologies of all kinds and for all sorts of wrongdoings are made far more（46）Cthan before．More newspaper writers have written about the growing importance of （47）Dapologies．Meanwhile，more and more articles，advice columns，and radio and television programs have similarly dealt with the subject of （48）C apologies．Although they are not carried out in the public place，we can't neglect the importance of this performance．
Why （49）A？
Why do we apologize？Why do we ever put ourselves in situations likely to be difficult，embarrassing，and even risky？Leaders who apologize publicly could be an easy target for （50）B．They are expected to appear strong and capable．And whenever they make public statements of any kind，their individual and institutional reputations are in danger．Clearly，then，leaders should not apologize often．For a leader to express apology，there needs to be a strong （51）C．Leaders will publicly apologize if and when they think the costs of doing so are lower than the costs of not doing so．
Why refuse？
Why is it that leaders so often try every means to （52）D apologies，even when a public apology seems to be in order？Their reasons can be individual or institutional．Because leaders are public figures，their apologies are likely to be personally uncomfortable and even （53）B risky．Apologies can be signals for admitting mistakes and mistakes can be indication of job insecurity．Leaders may also be afraid that （54）B of a mistake will damage or destroy the organization for which they are responsible．There can be good reasons for hanging tough （硬撑） in tough situations，as we shall see，but it is a high-risk （55）D．
Why difficult？
When we do wrong to someone we know，even not （41）B，we are generally expected to apologize so as to improve the situation．But when we're acting as leaders，the circumstances are （42）D．The act of apology is carried out not merely at the level of the （43）A but also at the level of the institution．It is a performance in which every word or expression （44）B，as they become part of the public record．Refusing to apologize can be smart，or it can be stupid．So，readiness to apologize can be seen as a sign of strong character or as a sign of weakness．
Why now？
The question of whether leaders should apologize publicly has never been more （45）A．During the last decade or so，the United States in particular has developed an apology culture-apologies of all kinds and for all sorts of wrongdoings are made far more（46）Cthan before．More newspaper writers have written about the growing importance of （47）Dapologies．Meanwhile，more and more articles，advice columns，and radio and television programs have similarly dealt with the subject of （48）C apologies．Although they are not carried out in the public place，we can't neglect the importance of this performance．
Why （49）A？
Why do we apologize？Why do we ever put ourselves in situations likely to be difficult，embarrassing，and even risky？Leaders who apologize publicly could be an easy target for （50）B．They are expected to appear strong and capable．And whenever they make public statements of any kind，their individual and institutional reputations are in danger．Clearly，then，leaders should not apologize often．For a leader to express apology，there needs to be a strong （51）C．Leaders will publicly apologize if and when they think the costs of doing so are lower than the costs of not doing so．
Why refuse？
Why is it that leaders so often try every means to （52）D apologies，even when a public apology seems to be in order？Their reasons can be individual or institutional．Because leaders are public figures，their apologies are likely to be personally uncomfortable and even （53）B risky．Apologies can be signals for admitting mistakes and mistakes can be indication of job insecurity．Leaders may also be afraid that （54）B of a mistake will damage or destroy the organization for which they are responsible．There can be good reasons for hanging tough （硬撑） in tough situations，as we shall see，but it is a high-risk （55）D．
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| 42．A．simple | B．ridiculous | C．abnormal | D．different |
| 43．A．individual | B．company | C．family | D．society |
| 44．A．conflicts | B．matters | C．appeals | D．deceives |
| 45．A．urgent | B．possible | C．necessary | D．simple |
| 46．A．interestedly | B．patiently | C．frequently | D．hopefully |
| 47．A．faithful | B．trusty | C．immediate | D．public |
| 48．A．sincere | B．acceptable | C．private | D．positive |
| 49．A．bother | B．reduce | C．regret | D．ignore |
| 50．A．promotion | B．criticism | C．appreciation | D．identification |
| 51．A．personality | B．will | C．reason | D．desire |
| 52．A．attempt | B．involve | C．commit | D．avoid |
| 53．A．financially | B．professionally | C．academically | D．physically |
| 54．A．avoidance | B．admission | C．involvement | D．elimination |
| 55．A．fulfillment | B．statement | C．occupation | D．strategy |