Anne is a newspaper reporter. She chose this1 so she could travel around the world. The work has taught her many unforgettable lessons. She has seen wars, earthquakes and death. But she has 2 seen courage, hope and happiness.
Last year, she won an award for her reporting in Africa. She was very proud 3 it. At first, she thought she got the award because of her good work. But then she realized that she should thank many other people for 4 help.
Anne was born in Jamaica. Her family was not poor, but it was not 5 , either. Her parents had to 6 hard so that she could go to school. At school, Anne was not a good student, 7 she enjoyed writing because her English teacher said, “Anne, you are a wonderful 8 . ”The teacher encouraged her all the time.
Later, Anne went to university in Canada and then 9 for a job. It was very difficult. Then, one day, she went to see the editor of a newspaper in Ottawa. The editor gave her a job. “Everyone needs a 10 at first. ”He said.
W: Were you busy last weekend, Steven?
M: Yes. I was writing a book ①. a a kind of animal. How about you, Susan?
W: Me ②. t . I looked after my daughter. She was riding home ③. w it rained last Tuesday. ③. S she had a bad cold.
M: I am ⑤ s to hear that. ⑥. H is your daughter now?
W: She is ⑦. f much better right now and is reading at home.
M: That ⑧. s good. Oh, I have ⑨. g a wonderful CD. It's Titanic(泰坦尼克号). Very exciting.
W: I know it. It's a famous⑩. m .
M: Please take it to your daughter. I know she loves reading. I think she will love it.
W: Thanks so much, Steven.
M: You are welcome.
