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  Gloria is a famous hostess of a TV stationWhen she was 15, she happened to walk into a bookstore in her hometown and began looking at the books on the shelvesHie man behind the counter, John Smith, asked if she'd like a jobShe needed to start saving for college, so she said yes

  Gloria worked after school and during summer vacations, and the job helped pay for her first year of collegeDuring college she would do many other jobsshe served coffee in the student union, was a hotel cleaner and even made maps for the Forest ServiceBut selling books was one of the most satisfying jobs

  One day a woman came into the bookstore and asked Gloria for books on cancerThe woman seemed anxiousGloria showed her practically everything they had and found other books they could orderThe woman left the store less worried, and Gloria has always remembered the pride(自豪) she felt in having helped her customer(顾客)

  Years later, as a television hostess, Gloria heard about a child who was born with problems with his fingers and handHis family could not afford an operation, and the boy lived in shame, hiding his hand in his pocket all the time

  Gloria persuaded(说服) her boss to agree to let her do the storyAfter the story was broadcast, some doctors called, offering to perform the operation for free

  Gloria visited the boy in the hospital after the operationThe first thing he did was to hold up his repaired hand and say, "Thank you" What a sweet sense of satisfaction Gloria felt!

  At Smith's bookstore, Gloria always realized she was working for the customers, not the storeToday it's the sameThe TV station pays her, but she feels that she should work for the people who watch the programmes, helping them understand the world better

(1)

When did Gloria get her first job?

[  ]

A.

A few years before college

B.

Several years after college

C.

When she was studying at college

D.

When she was working in the TV station

(2)

In which part-time job did Gloria feel the happiest?

[  ]

A.

Cleaning in the hotel

B.

Selling books in the bookstore

C.

Serving coffee in the student union

D.

Making maps for the Forest Service

(3)

What does the word "she" in the third paragraph refer to(所指)?

[  ]

A.

The boss

B.

The woman

C.

Gloria

D.

The doctor

(4)

How did Gloria help the child get the operation he needed?

[  ]

A.

Her boss agreed to raise money

B.

She paid for the operation herself

C.

She allowed the boy to show on TV

D.

Her news report affected some doctors

(5)

What particularly gives her the feeling of pride?

[  ]

A.

Helping people through her work

B.

Reporting interesting stories

C.

Being able to do different jobs well

D.

Paying for her college education herself

A Letter to a Friend

February 12,2001

  Dear Mary,

  It is early afternoon and I am sitting in a small restaurant close to my work. It is raining and I'm feeling homesick(思乡的). I'm thinking of you and all of my friends in Mexico. I miss everyone. Outside the streets are crowed with people. All of them are wearing coats and carrying umbrellas. Everyone is in a hurry to get to a dry place. Buses and cars are moving up and down the street. Inside it is warm and pleasant. There are two old women at the table next to mine. One of them is wearing a funny hat. They are talking and laughing. A young man is sitting at a small table near the window. He is eating a piece of pie. It looks delicious. You know, the food in New Orleans is very good. I am fine. I am learning a lot in my classes. I like most of my teachers and classmates. I have classes every morning. I work every afternoon and I study every evening. I don't have much free time, but I like my life in New Orleans.

  I hope that you are well and happy. How is school? How 1s your English? Can you read my letter? Please write soon. I enjoy your letters with news from home.

Your friend,

Maria  

根据所给短文,回答下列问题。

1.Where does this letter come from?

It comes from________ ________.

2.What does Maria do every afternoon?

She ________ in the restaurant every afternoon.

3.What was the weather like that day?

It ________ ________.

4.How was Maria's life every day?

He was ________ ________ every day.

5.How was Mary's English? Do you know?

Mary's English is ________ ________ than Maria's.

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