(B)
Martha had been working for Miller Laboratories for two years ,but
she was not happy there . Nothing significant had happened in the way of
promotions or salary increases . Martha felt that her supervisor , a younger
and less experienced person than she , did not like her . In fact , the
supervisor often said unpleasant things to her .
One day , while talking with her friend Maria , she mentioned how
discouraged she was . Maria gave her the name of a cousin of hers who was director
of Human Resources Department for a large chemical company . Martha called him
the next day and set up an interview on her lunch hour .
During the interview . Mr. Petri said , “You’re just the kind of
person we need here . You’re being wasted in your other job . Give me a call in
a day or two . I’m sure we can find a place for you in our organization .”
Martha was so happy she almost danced out of the building .
That afternoon , Ruth Kenny , her supervisor , saw that Martha had
come in ten minutes late from her lunch hour and she said . “Oh , so you
finally decided to come back to work today ?”
This was the last straw . She could not take another insult .
Besides , Mr. Petri was right :she was being wasted in this job .
“Look ,” she said angrily , “if you don’t like the way I work , I
don’t need to stay here , I’ll go where I’m appreciated ! Good-bye!” She took
up her things and stormed out of the office .
That night she called Maria and told her what had happened and then
asked Maria , “What do you think?”
“Well,” said Maria carefully , “are you sure about the other job?”
“Well , not exactly , but …”
Maria continued , “Will you be able to get a recommendation from Ms
.Kenny if you need one ?”
“A recommendation?…from Ms.Kenny ?” hesitated Martha , in a worried tone .
“Martha , I hope you didn’t burn your bridges ,” Maria said . “I
think I would have handled it differently .”
78．Martha is
unhappy in her job because .
A．she has not advanced B．the work in not significant
C．her supervisor is younger than she D．there is too much work with little
payment
79．Which of the
following statements is NOT true ?
A．At her supervisor’s criticism ,
Martha lost her temper .
B．Mr. Petri felt Martha was not
valued in her present job .
C．Martha’s interview with the
director was on her lunch hour .
D．Martha got the name of the director
through her cousin .
80．The phrase “
the last straw” in the middle of the passage probably refers to .
A．the last opportunity B．the straw that saves Martha’s life
C．the last reminder D．the final unpleasant thing
81．What does
Maria think of Martha’s decision ?
A．Martha has handled the matter
properly .
B．Martha shouldn’t have set the
bridge on fire .
C．Martha should have found a new job
before leaving .
D．Martha shouldn’t have lost her
temper with her supervisor .
