It’s only after three weeks into a new job that I made a serious mistake. My boss called it “extremely embarrassing” in a company-wide e-mail — which, __36__, he wrote because he felt he needed to explain that what I did was something __37__ in the company should ever do.
I wish I __38__ give a good excuse for what I did. At the very least, I wish I could explain it somehow — __39__ it on youth, inexperience or ignorance. Unfortunately, I’m __40__, experienced and I know better.
__41__ I work with some very kind and compassionate(富于同情心的) people. For the past couple of days many of them have taken time to __42__ by my desk and offer comfort, encouragement and support. Some have shared with me similar __43__ they have made. Evidently I’m not the only “ __44__ ” person here.
One of the exchanges I had this week was with Lois, the much-honored, much-respected professional who __45__ the desk right next to mine. Lois was completely __46__ about her work, and to be honest I was a little nervous about how she would __47__ to such an extremely embarrassing incident.
As I expected, Lois didn’t pass over the __48__ when she saw me the next day. She mentioned it directly, __49__ with empathetic(体恤别人感受的) consideration. She listened to my __ 50__. Just as I was ready to express my regrets, she brought my self-pity partly to a(n) __51__.
“It happened”, she said, “There’s nothing you can do to __52__ that. It happened. But it’s over now. It’s __53__. It’s in the past. You need to let it go, and move on.” And with that she returned her __54__ to her work, as if to say, “We’re done here.” I beat myself up for weeks. At such times I need to remember those __55__ words: It’s over. It’s done. Let it go. And mostly, move on.
16．A. to the way B. in the way C. by the way D. on the way
17．A. no one B. anyone C. someone D. the one
18．A. might B. could C. should D. will
19．A. rely B. blame C. put D. fix
20．A. old B. energetic C. cheerful D. outgoing
21．A. Hopefully B. Naturally C. Generally D. Thankfully
22．A. sit B. work C. stop D. watch
23．A. mistakes B. troubles C. attempts D. decisions
24．A. annoying B. embarrassing C. puzzling D. confusing
25．A. repairs B. occupies C. wants D. works
26．A. hopeful B. curious C. serious D. mad
27．A. turn B. agree C. react D. object
28．A. issue B. outcome C. criterion D. message
29．A. for B. therefore C. otherwise D. but
30．A. conclusion B. explanation C. challenge D. imagination
31．A. end B. key C. order D. process
32．A. forget B. change C. prevent D. ruin
33．A. broken B. done C. lost D. kept
34．A. patience B. skill C. attention D. interest
35．A. sweet B. pleasant C. meaningful D. colorful