A. Apologizing the right way, however, may take a little practice

B. Sometimes our pals forgive us easily for the minor things we do wrong

第二部分 英语基础知识运用（满分45分）

第一节 完型填空（每空1分, 共20分）

　　When we're young, especially in our twenties or even thirties, we may feel uncertain about our future. For years I have had no idea what I have been doing with my life, I was a thirty-year-old lawyer in New York. 16 being a lawyer was never my dream or goal in life. I honestly wanted to be a writer. I have a great 17 and would write amazing stories in my head. But I always knew that being a writer was 18 possible for me because it was a better 19 decision to stay a lawyer.

　　Lately, I couldn't fall asleep 20 my usual time of 10 p. m. and when I did fall asleep I had the same dream 21 . The dream starts with me in the ocean 22 to go for a swim and I'm searching for something, but I start to 23 and have no control over my 24 . Then a light shines through the waters and when I look up, all I can 25 is myself in a bright white mom writing a 26 . Then I hear a voice say 27 , "Now is the time to try something new: now is the time to try something new.

　　Something indescribable always stayed in my mind. It wasn't just a dream; it was my 28 to make something good out of my life. That afternoon, I 29 my job at the law firm and I couldn't have been any 30 . My life started at 30, and every day 31 that point I haven't stopped enjoying life. I started to 32 and have been on the best-sellers list for the last two months. Things have definitely 33 well.

　　 34 is a good thing; it gives us an opportunity to take a chance. So my two favorite words I live by and so 35 you are "change and chance"

16. A. However B. Because C. But D. So

17. A. information. determination C. memory D. imagination

18. A. always B. never C. almost D. ever

19. A. original B. essential C. financial D. crucial

20. A. by B. on C. at D. in

21. A. all at once B. in the long term C. on the whole D. again and again

A. getting B. trying C. agreeing D. remembering