C．The author wasn't familiar with local customs.

　　D．It might be difficult for the author to find a job.

　　B　[细节理解题。根据第一段的最后一句"She worried particularly about the lack of jobs，the cultural differences and the chance that I would face racism"可知，作者的母亲在其去新西兰留学之前担心他找不到工作、不适应当地文化以及可能会受到种族歧视，文中并没有提到对其语言差异方面的担心，即B项正确。]

　　2．After staying in New Zealand for a short time, the author ．

　　A．decided to go back to his own country

　　B．felt the local people were not very friendly

　　C．had to find a job to cover his living expenses

　　D．wanted to get a job that needed practical skills

　　C　[细节理解题。根据第二段的最后一句"Soon after I arrived，I realized the importance of getting a job to supply my living expenses"可知，到新西兰不久，作者就发现要找份工作来补贴生活费的重要性了，即C项正确。]

　　3．When the author went into a building to look for a job， ．

　　A．a clerk gave him encouragement and advice

　　B．he was confident that he would find a good one

　　C．he found many college students like him already there

　　D．a clerk recommended him to the company he worked for

　　A　[细节理解题。根据第四段的倒数第二句"He asked me what my plans were and encouraged me to stay confident"以及第五段的"He also gave me tips on dressing and speaking"可知，作者去一栋写字楼里找工作时，一个好心的职员给了他一些鼓励和建议，即A项正确。]

　　4．What is the story mainly about?

　　A．How a stranger offered the author a job.

　　B．How a stranger turned out to be a real blessing.

C．How the author adapted himself to a new situation.