Patricia Pania wanted to be was a mother and home-maker. But 1.___________ life was
turned upside down when a motorist, 2._____________(distract) by his cell phone, ran a stop
sign and crashed into the side of her car. The impact killed her 2-year-old daughter. Four months
later, Pania reluctantly but 3.____________ (courage) decided to try to educate the public and
to fight 4. ______________ laws to ban drivers from using cell phones 5. _____________ a
car is moving. In her first speech, Pania was visibly trembling and her voice was soft and uncertain.
But as she got into her speech, a dramatic 6. ________________(transform) took place. She
stopped 7. _____________ (shake) and spoke with 8. _____________ strong voice. For the
rest of her talk, she was a forceful and compelling speaker. She wanted everyone in the audience
to know 9. _____________ she knew without having to learn it from a personal tragedy. Many
in the audience were moved to tears and to action. In subsequent presentations, Pania gained
reputation 10. _____________ a highly effective speaker.

      Having an interview (面试) doesn't sound like a big deal, just like getting good marks in college. You
simply go in and meet someone, talk for a while, and then leave. Nothing to stress over, not the end of the
world, but I've never been interviewed and I have my first one tomorrow for my job in Columbia.
      I've spent a lot of time thinking about it and have decided that it shouldn't matter all that much. It seems
that the interview would only make a difference if the company is on the fence about you, or if the interview
was unpleasant and they walk away thinking that you are too, then the officers might be encouraged to think
about your request again. On the other hand, if you were in the "maybe" pile, a good interview could push
you onto the list of accepted candidates (候选人).
      I know I shouldn't worry. After all, they probably have already made up their minds about me. My essay
was, to say the least, unique. The interview is at Starbucks. What does that mean? My friend, who did a lot
of these interviews last year (and who was accepted to the company there), told me to wear jeans and a nice
sweater. I was going to go with a skirt. The fact that it's at Starbucks, however, is making me think that jeans
might be more proper. And then there's the other problem of knowing who my interviewer is. I discussed this
with my music teacher, who suggested, "They'll probably be wearing something." That good idea hadn't
crossed my mind, which just goes to show that my brain has stopped to function. Stress is taking over my
life. 
      Tonight I will prepare. I will choose what to wear and what, if anything, to bring. I like to talk, so this
should not be a problem. Hopefully when I get there I'll find that this is actually the part of the process I'm
most comfortable with. Until then I'll spend my time preparing and hoping.

1. Before the interview, the author feels quite _____.

A. lucky
B. easy
C. hopeless
D. excited

2. The author wants to wear jeans mainly because _____.

A. the interviewer is fond of them
B. her friend likes them very much
C. her music teacher suggests her doing so
D. they are proper at Starbucks

3. The author seems to feel her _____ can do best to the interview.

A. clothes
B. degree
C. talking ability
D. college marks

4. The best title for the passage would be "_____".

A. My learning trouble
B. A good college
C. An interview
D. Stress of life

     One afternoon,a little boy went into a drug store,reached for a soda carton (硬纸箱)and
pulled it over to the telephone.He stood 1.________the carton so that he could reach the
phone 2.________started to dial the phone numbers.
     The store owner observed and listened to the conversation:
     Boy:"Lady,can you give me the job of 3.________(cut)your lawn?"
     Woman (at the other end of the phone line):"I have already hired someone."
     Boy:"But I will do 4.________job for half the price."
     Woman:"That's great,but I'm very satisfied with my present employee."
     Boy:"Lady,5.________you give me the chance,I'll even sweep your sidewalk for free."
     Woman:"Oh,I'm sorry."
     Hearing this,the little boy replaced the phone 6.________(receive) with a smile on his
face.The store owner then walked over to the boy and said to 7.________,"I appreciate
your positive spirit and would like 8.________(offer) you a job."
     But the boy refused."I made the call not to apply for a job,but to check my performance
at the job I have already had.I am the one who 9.________(work)from 10:00 to 11:30 this
morning," the little boy explained 10.________the store owner.