I had no background in radio, and absolutely no hope of getting the job. The idea of 44 thousands of listeners in “radio land” terrified me. However, I 45 survived the interview. I was given brief descriptions of symphonies(交响乐)and a public service announcement to read, and a list of composers’ names 46 . It wasn’t hard for me. I left the recording session(录音场次)with a sense of relief and a sense of 47 . About two weeks later I actually landed the job. It was a 48 job, but I grew to 49 it greatly. I began to feel comfortable talking to people.Although I now spend many hours each week talking with people, I’m 50 basically a quiet person. Perhaps it is my soft voice and my 51 nature that helps draw people out when they respond to my questions when I 52 them. My former shyness is a 53 , as I can relate to people who feel discomfortable when they talk to reporters. I still enjoy moments of loneliness and the 54 found in nature. But I’m also glad I decided to make a 55 in my life that has opened many doors and opportunities that I never knew existed.45. A. deliberately B. occasionally C. luckily D. randomly46. A. to pronounce B. to type C. to identify D. to copy47. A. depression B. humor C. failure D. accomplishment48. A. pleasant B. challenging C. comfortable D. painless49. A. hate B. tolerate C. enjoy D. adjust50. A. even B. also C. seldom D. still51. A. quiet B. outgoing C. optimistic D. lively52. A. persuade B. inform C. remind D. interview53. A. fortune B. devotion C. heritage D. commitment54. A. wealth B. sound C. peace D. wildness55. A. study B. change C. promise D. conclusion