完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从第36至第55小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
When I was young,my parents ran a snack bar in our small town.
One evening in early April,my mother told me to fill in at the snack bar   36  a worker who had the flu.I told her I would mess it up,  37 I had never worked at the bar before.I   38  
that instead of making money,I would end up owing it.
“You can do it,”said my mother.“   39  ,you won’t get much business until lunch.”
“But I’ll never remember the orders,and I’m no good___40_money.Please,Mom,don’t
   41  me.”
“Then I’ll help you,”she said.
I shrugged my shoulders.I thought my mother’s     42    was a bad one,but I      43    .
When I got to the bar the next day,I found my mother was   44  .Because the weather that day was rainy and cold,people wanted hot snacks and drinks.   45  ,I was really slow at taking the orders and making change.The line of people grew,and everybody seemed   46  .I was so nervous that my hands shook,and I    47  a cup into pieces.What a mess!Then my mother came to   48  me,and she also showed me how to make   49  .If someone gave me $5 for something that cost $3.25,I handed over  50  quarters and a dollar and said,“75 cents makes four dollars,plus one dollar makes five.”Things went more   51  after that.
By the end of the day,I could remember orders,   52  the bill,and make change quickly with a smile.I was even a little   53   when the sun came out and dried up business.My mother said she was proud of me,and when she   54  that I work at the snack bar again next year,I did not even shrug.I was too busy   55  the restaurant I would open one day.
36.A.to                        B.for                     C.after                         D.over
37.A.because                B.though               C.until                         D.while
38.A.promised                     B.noticed               C.worried                     D.hoped
39.A.Therefore             B.However            C.Besides                     D.Yet
40.A.of                        B.on                            C.about                        D.with
41.A.blame                   B.fool                   C.frighten                     D.make
42.A.idea                            B.bar                    C.day                           D.answer
43.A.guessed                B.obeyed               C.begged                      D.admitted
44.A.angry                   B.sad                    C.wrong                       D.ashamed
45.A.At least                B.At last                C.At most                     D.At first
46.A.surprised                     B.impolite             C.pleased                      D.impatient
47.A.damaged               B.destroyed           C.broke                        D.ruined
48.A.scold                    B.help                   C.beat                          D.save
49.A.money                  B.lunch                 C.coffee                       D.change
50.A.two                      B.three                  C.four                          D.five
51.A.smoothly                     B.fairly                 C.simply                      D.conveniently
52.A.turn in                  B.count out            C.take over                   D.add up
53.A.discouraged          B.disturbed            C.disappointed              D.distrusted
54.A.thought                B.stated                 C.announced                 D.suggested
55.A.imagining             B.preparing           C.examining                 D.describing

Life is full of change, and this leads to growth. Change is what keeps our lives moving, and allows us to achieve what we desire and deserve. Like it or not, we need to be willing to go with the flow, and be adaptable when something doesn’t go according to plan. A catalyst is a person that causes something else to happen, and if you’re not currently a catalyst for change, here are some things you can do to become one.
Take a look at what you’ve got going on in your life right now. Write down everything that comes to mind. Is there anything that jumps out at you that you're not content with? Is there something that isn't moving forward as quickly as you would like it to? Identifying what you want to change is the first step to getting somewhere with it.
Take the initiative to make change happen. Once you have identified what you want to work on changing, write down several possible "next steps" you can take to realizing that change. Whatever it is you want to change, you won't get very far without having specific actions in mind to carry out. Start small, and then focus on items that are a bit more involved or difficult and just keep going!
When carrying out a change, it’s great if you’re able to bounce ideas off other people, particularly if they can help you implement that change in some way. Be receptive to feedback, but realize that others’ opinions are not golden. Also remember to give feedback when asked for it. Be sure it's genuine and that you are able to stand behind it.
Create an environment for change. There is nothing more discouraging than trying to create change in an environment that is not conducive to it. It’s like trying to stick to a diet in a house that is filled with chips, cookies, ice cream and chocolate; you are just making it more difficult for yourself.
Change is good, and often leads to process improvement, increased productivity and efficiency. Take the initiative, and make changes to your life to get to where you want to go faster than you are going right now.
【小题1】If you decide to change, you should start by _________.

   When I was young, my parents ran a snack bar in our small town.

   One evening in early April, my mother told me to fill in at the snack bar   36   a worker who had the flu. I told her I would mess it up,   37   I had never worked at the bar before. I   38   that instead of making money, I would end up owing it.

   “You can do it,” said my mother, “  39  , you won’t get much business until lunch.”

   “But I’ll never remember the orders, and I’m no good   40   money. Please, Mom, don’t   41   me.

   “Then I’ll help you,” she said.

   I shrugged my shoulders. I thought my mother’s   42   was a bad one, but I   43  .

   When I got to the bar the next day, I found my mother was   44  . Because the weather that day was rainy and cold, people wanted hot snacks and drinks.   45  , I was really slow at taking the orders and making change. The line of people grew, and everybody seemed   46  , I was so nervous that my hands shook, and I   47   a cup into pieces. What a mess! Then my mother came to   48   me, and she also showed me how to make   49  . If someone gave me $ 5 for something that cost $ 3.25, I handed over

  50   quarters and a dollar and said, “75 cents makes four dollars, plus one dollar makes five.” Things went more   51   after that.

   By the end of the day, I could remember orders,   52   the bill, and make change quickly with a smile. I was even a little   53   when the sun came out and dried up business. My mother said she was proud of me, and when she   54   that I work at the snack bar again next year, I did not even shrug. I was too busy

  55   the restaurant I would open one day.

City buses are white and blue. Please board at the front door and pay the fare as you get on. The fare per ride is $1.50 for adults and $1.00 for senior citizens. The fare may be paid by cash, bus pass or multiple passes. Please pay the exact amount directly into the slot at the top of the fare box. Remember that bills are not accepted and drivers cannot make change for riders.

When you wish to get off the bus, please notify the driver in advance by pressing one of the buttons provided throughout the bus for this purpose. The bus may pass bus stops without stopping if no one is getting off or waiting to get on.

There are five subway lines in the city. The fare is set at five rates from $2.00 to $3.50 according to the number of predetermined “price zones” traveled. To purchase the appropriate ticket, please check the fare on the boards installed above the ticket-selling machines in each subway station.

Pass through the automated ticket gates by inserting the ticket into the slot. When getting off the subway at a station beyond the validity of the ticket, pay the additional fare at a fare-adjustment machine.

1.What is the lowest cost of a subway ride for an adult?

2.How can a rider determine the fare of a subway ride?

3.Bus riders can NOT use _________.

4.According to the information, all bus riders should _________.

5.This text mainly tells us _________.

       How to beat a bad mood

Having one of those days or weeks when everything seems to annoy you? Even if you do nothing about it, your bad mood will probably go awary after some time. But with a little effort, you can forget it much faster, often within a day or two.

??Walk it off

Exercise is the most popular bad-mood buster.A person who’s in a bad mood has low energy and high tension.Taking a fast ten-minute walk, or taking some quick exercise can do wonders towards changing that bad mood.

??Tune it out

Listening to your favorite music for a while can also make tensions go away quickly, because music starts associations with past positive experiences we’ve had.

??Give yourself a pep talk

Stop and listen to what's on your mind.Bad moods are often started by too many negative thoughts.Write them all down on paper; the pessimistic（悲观的）messages you’ve been giving yourself and then give optimistic answers.

??Reduce your stress

Relaxation techniques are wonderful mood-lifters.These include deep breathing,stretching and visualizing（想象）, all of which sound complicated but aren't.One easy way to visualize;

close your eyes and picture a favorite place, such as the beach..Another simple way to distress is to make a to-do list.One reason for being in a bad mood is feeling you have mo options（选择权）.

By taking control over certain areas,You realize you're not helpless.You can make change in your mood and life.

??Avoid thing that won’t improve your mood

TV may not help much: You need to increase your energy level and stimulate your mind—something that the tv show “neighbors” won’t do. And before you reach for that piece of cake and coffee, think about how mood and food are linked. Sugar and caffeine contribute to depressed moods. The better choice? Research shows that carbohydrates, such as potatoes and pasta,produce a calming effect in people who have a desire for them.

5．We learn from the text that it might help rid us of a bad mood _______.

       A. to do nothing about it                                   B. to take a long walk on the beach

       C. to do some exercises with light music      D. to talk it to neighbours

6．Why it is suggested that you close your eyes and picture the beach?

       A. It is not complicated to do so                 B. It is an area to be easily controlled

       C. It helps beat a bad mood                        D. It brings us a new technique

7．TV may not improve your mood because _______.

       A. it sometimes shows what happens around you

       B. it keeps you stay unmoved

       C. it reminds you of eating and drinking

       D. it produces a calming effect.

8．This text most probably appears in _______.

       A. a book on physical exercises                   B. a doctor’s handbook

       C. a notice                                                D. a magazine