Ⅲ.综合运用

A Taxi Driver

It was a Friday morning.I felt too lazy to drive my car,so I called a taxi.The taxi arrived at my door in five minutes and I got into it.I was so busy looking for something in my bag that I didn't pay any a__1__to the driver.I just said,“Please go right now！I'm in a hurry！”

A voice replied,“Yes,Madam！”

I was surprised when I heard a f__2__voice.I stopped what I was doing for a second and looked at the driver.The driver was a young lady of about thirty.It was my first time seeing a young lady driving a taxi！

The car was running smoothly towards my destination.It was quite a d__3__from my home.The driver was driving perfectly well.I had travelled in taxis many times,but I had never seen a young lady driver！I was c__4__about the reason why she had chosen this job,so I started a conversation.“If you don't mind,can I ask you some questions?”

“Yes,Madam,no problem.”

“I guess you are well-educated.”

“Yes,Madam,I have completed my education.I have done my MBA courses.”

“Oh,wow！Why did you choose this job then,i__5__of going for a business or financial career?”

I could see her face in the rear view mirror.She smiled and expressed her opinion.I was really amazed.

Very politely,she said,“I have been enthusiastic about driving since I was a child.I have fulfilled my childhood dream.I do respect each and every job.I don't mind w__6__a job is good or bad in other people's eyes.I want a job where I can get satisfaction.I received offers from big companies but I p__7__this one because I like it.Although I can't earn much money from this job,I love driving！That's it！”

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