D. Does the author express his or her opinions with examples?

E. The author and readers can then both back up their positions.

F. Go online or head to the library for the information you need.

G. Essay writing allows one to share his or her ideas with others.

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　　At college, I am really in need of a computer. But I cannot 41 one. Asking my parents for help is 42 , since it is already a heavy burden (负担) for them to send me to college. I must 43 what I want by myself now.

　　One Saturday morning, I went out to look for a 44 . Having been refused many times, I finally 45 a restaurant at 8 p.m. There were already four candidates (应聘者) in the boss's office. At the moment, the boss had difficulty in 46 whom he would employ. He said 47 , "Well, I need to check your references (简历) 48 I can make a decision. I'll call you later. But 49 whoever is going to be employed must work here from 6:00 to 8:00 every evening."

　　I was 50 . The working hours were perfect for me. 51 , the restaurant wasn't far from my university. I wanted to talk to the boss, but he said, "You're too late" and 52 .

　　"But sir, I will work two days for free. Then you may decide who you'll 53 ."

　　At these words, the boss turned to me, "I want a(n) 54 boy. You know this is a restaurant. But look at your 55 !"

　　He was right. After a 56 day, I did look terrible. "Oh sir, I'll keep myself tidy. And I 57 I will work very hard, if only you could give me this 58 ."

　　"All right. I'll give you a try."

　　My heart jumped like mad. I lowered my head and said, " 59 , sir." Then I thought to myself, "I am really 60 !"

41. A. use B. fix C. find D. afford

42. A. normal B. impossible C. necessary D. dangerous

43. A. get B. know C. show D. forget

44. A. man B. job C. restaurant D. computer

45. A. ran B. saw C. entered D. left

46. A. reporting B. noticing C. proving D. deciding